Charli XCX and Lorde created a viral collaboration that is everything we needed this summer! We have the full story behind “Girl, so Confusing Remix”.
Charli XCX and Lorde have teamed up for a remix of the viral track “Girl, so Confusing,” and the internet is buzzing with excitement. With the release of Charli XCX‘s album BRAT, fans have been curious about the inspiration behind the song. Fortunately, Charli XCX herself provided the answer with this highly anticipated remix.
Charli XCX’s Side
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Charli XCX confessed that she felt intense jealousy towards Lorde, especially during the peak of “Royals“‘ success.The constant comparisons between Charli XCX and Lorde, including instances where Charli XCX was mistaken for Lorde, have fueled this sentiment. Despite their vastly different musical styles, it’s easy to understand why Charli XCX felt this way. Charli XCX clarifies on TikTok that there is no animosity towards Lorde, emphasizing that the “Girl, so Confusing Remix” is not a diss track. “Girl, so Confusing Remix” reminds everyone of how different Charli XCX and Lorde are. While Charli XCX‘s music leans towards hyper-pop, Lorde‘s is more melancholic, showcasing their distinct artistic identities. “Girl, so Confusing Remix” is everywhere and fans can’t get enough!
Charli XCX and Lorde ‘work it out’ on the ‘Girl, So Confusing’ remix https://t.co/vFcOOlCSYY
— Rolling Stone UK (@RollingStoneUK) June 21, 2024
the girl, so confusing remix with lorde isn’t two girls becoming friends in the club bathroom. it’s one girl texting “are you mad at me” and then the other responding “sorry!!! not trying to ignore you i am simply So Unwell!!!!” two weeks later
— morgan sung (@morgan_sung) June 21, 2024
the girl so confusing remix makes the hair on my arms stand up, it gives me full body goosebumps, that song is the best thing to happen to us in centuries i am not exaggerating
— briana (@vanvibrx) July 19, 2024
“The girl, so confusing version with lorde” by Charli xcx and Lorde is perhaps one of the most iconic and honest songs about the unique experience of being a girl in the world. The pressure and the competition forced upon us, the insecurity it causes…it’s so real. Genius.
— Monica ⎕ (@ShutUpMonica3) June 21, 2024
Lorde’s Side
In the “Girl, so Confusing Remix”, Lorde joins Charli XCX in the second verse, immediately addressing their reconciliation and referencing a supposed voice note Charli XCX left Lorde. Afterwards, Lorde candidly shares her struggles with body image and jealousy towards Charli XCX. At the end of her verse, Lorde acknowledges Charli XCX‘s humanity beneath her iconic status. “Girl, so Confusing Remix” ends with Charli XCX and Lorde sharing a verse, highlighting how they are constantly compared to one another but still ride for each other no matter what.
Lorde talked a little but about the Girl, so confusing remix.
She stated that her first reacting upon hearing Charli’s voicemail was a “two-part thing of both deep empathy for my friend and this feeling of ‘Man, l’ve been misunderstood, and I really want to make it right.’ pic.twitter.com/SnOk3DPItU
— Lorde Updates (@LordeUpdatesBR) July 17, 2024
the girl so confusing remix is just so real, deals with insecurity, projection, and reconciliation. i love this concept of hashing things out on a remix. it should happen more often.
— honest (@imthehonestboy) June 21, 2024
The girl, so confusing remix genuinely makes my tummy all funny every time I listen to Lorde’s verse???? Help will I always feel this way
— jack rem (@jackremmington) June 23, 2024
The girl confusing remix literally made me cry it was a beautiful expression of communicating insecurities and just girl power and support wow…. I’m moved….
— Bryanlicious2 (@bryanlicious2_) June 21, 2024
What Now?
With their drama now behind them, what’s next for Charli XCX and Lorde? Charli XCX‘s BRAT era is in full swing, and Lorde is hinting at a new album. Fans can only hope to see more collaborations between these two pop powerhouses.
