Lorde Explains Why It Took Her Four Years to Release New Music

Lorde was the latest guest to appear on the Good Morning America concert series!

The 24-year-old singer took over the Central Park stage for her performance and interview on Friday (August 20) in New York City.

During her interview on GMA, Lorde explained why it took her four years to release new music.

Click inside to check out her response

“They just sort of take me a minute,” she said about her albums. “I have to really think about where I’m at and where I’m headed, so, yeah, I’m in the studio for about two years and then when they’re done I pop my head back out.”

Lorde said that while making Solar Power, “I just found myself having a lot of very transformative experiences outside, and I’d come off a big period of working — being really busy and being outside. Being under the sun was really inspirational to me, so I started trying to channel it into the music.”

Lorde, whose real name is Ella Yelich-O’Connor, performed the songs “Solar Power,” “California,” and “Fallen Fruit” from the new album. She also sang her previous hits “Green Light” and “Perfect Places.”