While fans were probably expecting to hear an update about upcoming music releases from Lorde, they were surprised and saddened to find out that the singer is dealing with physical and mental health problems and issues within her love life.
"My body is really inflamed, it's trying to tell me something and I'm trying to support it but nothing seems to help and I get frustrated," Lorde opened up in an email sent to fans.
The "Solar Power" singer went on to elaborate that her gut "isn't working properly," and that her skin is "worse than ever." On top of that, she revealed that she has gotten sick "a dozen of times," but did not indicate when her illness started.
"I realized earlier this year that listening to my body is hard for me, it's something I never really learned how to do," Lorde continued.
"I've been trying to teach myself that this year, but it's been hard actually, pretty confronting, has made me fully aware of all the times I ignored it or didn't give it what it needed, shamed it for a fight or flight response, took a handful of pills and pushed through."
Lorde also noted how she stopped taking the "little yellow pill" that she has been using since she was 15 years old in hopes of seeing improvement in her health.
Lorde Give Fans an Update
Aside from updates regarding her physical health, Lorde also revealed that she has been struggling with her mental health due to a heartbreak.
"I'm living with heartbreak again. It's different but the same. I ache all the time, I forget why and then remember," the "Royals" singer added.
"I'm not trying to hide from the pain, I understand now that pain isn't something to hide from, that there's actually great beauty in moving with it."
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Lorde's Fans Send Love, Support
Lorde is known to sing about her mental health as well as her love life in her music, which is why fans were a bit surprised to hear from her in such a serious and intimate manner.
Her fans could not help but laud her for being so candid and honest about her current situation, and perhaps it is her way of explaining why she has not released new music as of late.
"Her raw honesty about her feelings reminds us that even artists we admire go through tough times," a fan wrote.
"The music is gonna hit," another added.
"I'm prepared for the bangerz."
As of this writing, Lorde has not released any statement regarding new music.
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