Lorde's third album, Solar Power, is a poignant portrayal of her healing process, emphasizing that healing is not a linear journey but rather a cyclical one, with highs and lows, much like the album's arrangement and lyrical content. Lorde has evolved from the angst and rush of Pure Heroine and Melodrama, as she's no longer the same person she was during those eras. Healing doesn't always equate to happiness, and Solar Power successfully captures this truth. The album is reflective, gentle, patient, and bathed in a warm, golden hue – it's real and authentic.
The lyrics "Now if you're looking for a savior, well that's not me / You need someone to take your pain for you? / Well, that's not me" resonate… More