10 Best Lorde Songs

New Zealand artist Ella Yelich-O'Connor was discovered when she was 12 in a talent contest and has since become Lorde. This name took the world by storm in 2013, when she released her single Royals, a track that quickly became a global sensation. Following the success of this single, she gave us her first album, Pure Heroine.

In 2017, when releasing her second album Melodrama, the world knew her name well, and whoever didn't was about to. With great singles like Green Light, Lorde's second album catapulted her further into the world of music. In 2021, being a recognized and fully established artist, she surprised us with her single and third album of the same name, Solar Power.

But none of this is surprising; Ella proved to be an artist from a very young age. If we see the first song of her first album, we will quickly realize that she was here to stay. Her lyrics have always been up to the task. Growing up, the angst of the teenage years, the ups and downs of romantic life, and even the way we behave as a society is what she talks about throughout her albums.

Known for her songwriting riddled with references, allegory and poetry, Lorde has become one of the most influential artists in the world of alternative music. That's why we bring you a list of her best songs so far, a list that we put together based on the opinions of critics, the public, and the song's content.

Solar Power is the first single with which Lorde re-emerged on the music scene after years off, and it didn't disappoint. It's an upbeat song with a much more positive and ambient message than what we're used to hearing from Lorde. This track encourages listeners to protect the environment in this time of climate change.

The lyrics of the verses of these songs are full of analogies and references, something typical of Lorde. For example, she says she hates winter from the beginning, calling himself a 'prettier Jesus'. So even though we have to wait through verses and choruses to hear the fantastic ending and mention of Solar Power, it's a wait that pays off in spades.

Lorde's vocal performance is quite characteristic in this song. It's full of arrangements and harmonies throughout its verses and in the incredible outro. Still, the song feels light and flows without too much effort.

Additionally to the song, she presents us with a music video that's not far behind in terms of quality. It's a video that puts us in tune with the aesthetics and theme of her new album. In it, we can see Lorde on a beach next to a community while they carry out their tasks. Visually it's incredible, and it goes hand in hand with the song, definitely a comeback worthy of an artist of her kind.