Lorde joins Charli XCX for surprise ‘Girl, so confusing’ performance at Coachella — fans react with memes

Coachella 2025 just delivered its most meme-worthy moment yet. Charli XCX, queen of chaos and glitter, stunned the crowd by bringing out none other than Lorde for a surprise performance of their emotionally charged remix of “Girl, so confusing.” The duo, once rumored rivals, turned the main stage into a therapy session wrapped in synths and sequins. As @PopBase succinctly announced it:

“Lorde joins Charli xcx for a surprise performance of ‘Girl, so confusing’ at Coachella.”c

The crowd? Screaming. The internet? Spiraling. The memes? Immaculate.

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From rumored rivals to remix queens, Charli and Lorde owned the Coachella stage

@arianaunext kept it simple and savage with:

“POV: You made up on the remix.”

Instantly iconic. Possibly friendship therapy-worthy. Others took the moment as a signal from the pop gods:

“How life feels now that our girl Lorde is back.” -@KittyCommitteeX

“Coachella heating up?!?!” -@WigginsWick22

“lorde summer 2025…” -@gigiimarajj

Meanwhile, some fans used this as an opportunity to clock Lorde’s extremely chill release schedule:

“Lorde girl stop lollygagging and just release the damn album, you’re not Rihanna.” -@ultronymous

@tt_Hmhas was already manifesting future collabs—chaotically:

“Is she going to perform Sympathy is a knife with Ariana or what?”

(Respectfully? We'd watch.) The performance also drew Grammy-level reactions:

“should have been the grammy submission imo.” -@peaer_

And a cheeky one-liner that had everyone screaming:

“lorde and a fan.” -@gutstvs

No notes. Just vibes.

In short, the internet went through the five stages of pop-culture hysteria: shock, joy, memes, mild judgment, and unhinged manifesting. If Charli and Lorde came to Coachella to confuse and delight—they nailed both.

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The Backstory: From Frenemies to Festival Queens

“Girl, so confusing” originally appeared on Charli XCX’s 2024 album Brat, sparking speculation that the song was a thinly veiled commentary on her relationship with Lorde. Charli later confirmed that Lorde was indeed the muse, leading to an unexpected twist: Lorde herself joined the remix. The collaboration was more than just a musical endeavor; it was a public reconciliation.

Lorde’s verse delved into feelings of jealousy and self-reflection, turning the track into a candid exploration of their complex friendship. Their performance at Coachella marked a symbolic resolution, turning past rivalry into a shared stage.

Charli’s festival set was a star-studded affair, featuring appearances by Troye Sivan and Billie Eilish. The surprise duet with Lorde added an emotional crescendo to an already electrifying show. As the two artists embraced on stage, it was clear that this was more than just a performance—it was a moment of genuine connection.