Lorde opened up about feeling disconnected from her creativity at the beginning of 2023 and considered quitting the music business due to struggles with an eating disorder. Her new album, Virgin, is her most personal yet, exploring sensitive issues like her relationship with her mother and gender identity. Lorde admits that some fans may not see her as a "good girl" anymore after listening to the album, but she also expects to gain new fans who will embrace her vulnerable and brave approach to her music.
Source: https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/183018/Lorde-almost-quit-the-music-business-in-2023