Man of the Year is a single by New Zealand singer Lorde, released on May 29, 2025, as the second single from her fourth album Virgin. Announced on social media, the song is accompanied by a video directed by Grant Singer, in which Lorde dances, sits down, takes off her white shirt, and remains topless. The artist then covers her breasts with tape. The song reflects on the artist’s gender identity, a theme she began exploring after stopping birth control pills. The inspiration came after a GQ “Men of the Year” party in 2023. The single cover shows Lorde shirtless with jeans and silver tape across her chest. The day before its release, she performed the song in a YMCA bathroom in Auckland. Critical reactions have been mixed, but many have praised its originality.
