Lorde Gender Revelation: New Song & GQ Awards
Lorde‘s gender identity journey takes center stage! The singer reveals the 2023 GQ Awards significantly influenced her self-finding, coinciding with her new song, “man of the Year,” from the upcoming album Virgin. Delve into how this revelation reflects her evolving views on gender fluidity, as Lorde herself declares her current outlook on gender now. The new tune was sparked after she realized an important feeling about men’s fashion. Also, learn about Rahim Redcar’s accusations of artistic imitation.News Directory 3 has the full story. With a tour across the UK, Europe, and North America slated, what artistic directions and self-discoveries will Lorde share next? Explore the next chapter now.
LordeS ‘Man of the Year’ Ignited Gender Identity Exploration
Updated June 02, 2025
Singer Lorde has revealed that attending the GQ ‘Man Of The Year’ awards in 2023 played a meaningful role in her exploration of gender identity. This revelation comes alongside the release of her new song, ‘Man Of The Year,’ from her upcoming album, ‘Virgin.’
The New Zealand native has been increasingly open about her evolving understanding of gender. She told Rolling Stone that the opening line of her new album’s first track—”Some days I’m a woman/Some days I’m a man”—mirrors her current outlook on gender fluidity.
According to Lorde, the song ‘Man of the Year’ reflects how her gender felt at a particular moment. The inspiration struck when she tried on men’s jeans and shared a photo wiht producer Jim-E Stack. Stack encouraged her to represent that version of herself in her music. She recently told Triple J that the GQ party triggered a gender revelation. Wearing a form-fitting green dress to the event, the ”Royals” singer felt disconnected from herself, later posting on Instagram: “some days I’m a woman, some days I’m a man.”
The next day, Lorde and Stack, inspired by the previous night’s experience, began working on a song about “how I’m the Man of the Year for me.”
Lorde via Instagram Stories: “Some days I’m a woman, some days I’m a man” (She attended GQ’s Men of the Year party)
Though, the release of ‘Man of the Year’ has not been without controversy. Rahim Redcar, formerly known as Christine & The Queens, accused Lorde of copying his artistic expression without proper credit. Redcar referenced his 2022 tour, during which he also used tape to cover his chest, as a possible source of inspiration.
In other news, Lorde is set to embark on a tour across the UK, Europe, and North america to promote her new album, ‘Virgin.’ The tour kicks off in September in Austin, Texas, and concludes in December in Stockholm. Several special guests, including The Japanese House, Nilüfer Yanya, and Blood Orange, will join her on select dates. many shows are already sold out.
What’s next
As Lorde prepares for her upcoming tour and album release,she continues to share insights into the experiences that have shaped her music,including her journey with body image and her aspirations for the “Ultrasound” 2025 tour.