Lorde’s Solar Power tour is a celebration of youth

The song to start the concert was The Leader of a New Regime, a song describing the outcome of an ecological disaster. A cause close to Ella’s heart, she laments that she does not have all the answers, singing “Won’t somebody, anybody, be the leader of a new regime?” This song set the tone for the show, a release of negative expectations in exchange for pure happiness. 

The show at the Armory was different from Lordes’ other shows. Housing 7,000 people, the space was a stark contrast to Lorde’s more intimate and smaller venues. In reaction to this, Lorde stated she wanted people to celebrate because that night would be their own little “festival.” Fans shared bottles of water, keeping each other safe and hydrated as they danced. 

Sorenson said that she thought it was a really interesting and fun show, “She always does really intimate concerts, and since this was a bigger venue, I thought it was really interesting how she handled it differently.”

Midway through the festivities, Lorde took a moment to speak to her fans. The music slowed, and Lorde, now requesting the fans to call her Ella, thanked the fans who waited in the cold for her. The day had been chilly, as the winds were strong in the cities; and yet fans from across the state waited patiently in line, dressed in all manner of summer clothes to fit the theme of the album.

“That’s still unbelievable to me… what did I do to deserve people who would wait in the cold for me?” Lorde asked the crowd. 

 Lorde further explained that the love that was shown by those waiting in line inspired her to give a gift to her fans. 

“It’s so small really, but if there is ever a moment that you feel like you can’t do it or you feel like giving up, I want you to remember this moment where I said I believe in you.”

This is the moment that stands out to Sorenson when recalling the concert, “It was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.” 

Another standout moment was Lorde’s performance of the title song, Solar Power. Lorde called the song a “spell,” and referred to its ethereal nature. As the bridge ended, thousands of yellow confetti flew from the rafters and flowed through the crowd. It was a perfect moment for many, as a sea of yellow drifted around fans eyes.

As the yellow confetti drifted down, signifying the end of the concert, Lorde gave one final goodbye before departing, waving and smiling at the screaming fans. As the lights turned on and security guards began to hand out water bottles to the exhausted fans, many began to reflect on their memories from the last hour; memories that they will fondly carry for the rest of their lives.