Lorde had the idea for the remix of Charli XCX’s “Girl, so confusing,” which originally appeared on XCX’s most recent album, “Brat,” according to XCX. Lorde featured on the remix, which was released a few weeks after the album. Speaking to Billboard, XCX revealed that the song is about Lorde and that she had to tell her about it before the remix could happen. XCX had been trying to meet up with Lorde for almost a year, and the day before the album was released, XCX left Lorde a voice note about the song. Lorde immediately apologised and proposed recording a version of the song with XCX. “Lorde’s remix of ‘Girl, so confusing’ is a perfect example. That wasn’t planned. It took three days total,” XCX said.
The song’s relatable lyrics discuss the pressures and anxieties of modern life. XCX previously stated that Lorde had served as partial inspiration for the song and had said that she was jealous of Lorde’s success with her hit “Royals.” Lorde has praised XCX’s latest album. “I speak for all of us when I say it’s an honor to be moved, changed and gagged by her work. There is NO ONE like this bitch. Brava and welcome Brat,” she said. Meanwhile, Lorde is teasing her fourth album on Instagram.
The collaboration is not surprisingly well-received on social media, particularly as both artists are beloved for their style, musical talent, and originality. XCX’s “Brat” and Lorde’s “Melodrama” are some of the most accomplished pop releases in recent years, with XCX earning praise for her honesty and vulnerability, and Lorde for her storytelling and evocative production. While the future of their collaborations is unknown, their partnership is undoubtedly one of pop music’s most exciting
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