Photography Ryan McGinley, styling Robbie SpencerMusic / NewsLorde answers questions from Dazed readers in her bedroomOur summer issue cover star says she wants ‘all young women to feel safe, to feel like they have a right to learn, to not be afraid to speak and I want them to be a bunch of badasses and tear shit up’ShareLink copied ✔️June 22, 2015MusicNewsText Dazed Digital Ella Yelich-O'Connor is a force of nature. The Kiwi artist more formally known as Lorde wowed Dazed readers when she graced the cover of our Girls Rule The World issue, shot by Ryan McGinley and interviewed by Lena Dunham. Lorde didn't stop there, inviting Dazed readers to ask her questions on Facebook just before she nipped out for ramen. She filmed the whole thing in her bedroom for us, inviting us into her real world to give us some real talk. You stepped up and asked her the important shit – what have you always wanted to do that you've not done yet? What's the strangest dream you've ever had? And what would you change about the life of young women today? Her answer to the last question isn't a bad manifesto at all. Watch the video below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?From Donald Trump’s alleged meddling to theories of a pro-Argentina conspiracy, accusations of foul play are taking over the 2026 World CupLife & CultureLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandEscentric MoleculesBeautyJoin Dazed and Escentric Molecules for a night of scent and self-expressionBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & Photography‘Queer, playful, chaotic and sweaty’: Photos from east London’s HowlMusicEveryone is fucking with The Femcels Life & CultureIt’s a sin: Why gen Z are turning against ‘lust’MusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’BeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy