AceShowbiz - Amid swirling rumors and fan speculation, Lorde has stepped forward to show her support for Charli XCX's new album. Having had a sneak peek from her New Zealand residence, Lorde shared her admiration in an Instagram Story, without directly addressing the rumored beef or the controversial song "Girl, So Confusing."

The track in question supposedly delves into Charli's complicated feelings about another female singer, igniting endless fan theories about the unnamed person being Lorde given Charli's past interview about the "Royals" hitmaker.

Charli previously said, "When 'Royals' came out, I was super jealous of the success that that song got, and that Ella got. You piece all this stuff together in your brain, like: 'She was into my music. She had big hair; I had big hair. She wore black lipstick; I once wore black lipstick."

"You create these parallels and think, 'Well, that could have been me.' But it couldn't have because we're completely different people. I wasn't making music that sounded anything like 'Royals.' I think you just read what you want into it because you're feeling insecure about your own work."

With lyrics that tiptoe around comparisons, "People say we're alike/ They say we've got the same hair," the tension between admiration and jealousy is palpable. This has led many to believe that the song is about Lorde although Charli has never explicitly confirmed this.

In her supportive Instagram message, Lorde stated, "The only album I've ever presaved is out today… Charli just cooked this one different… So much grit, grace and skin in the game. I speak for all of us when I say it's an honour to be moved, changed and gagged by her work. There is NO ONE like this b***h."

Charli XCX added fuel to the fire during an interview on the La Culturistas podcast. When asked about the song's inspiration, she chose to stay coy. "I haven't quite decided whether I'm revealing. When I wrote it, I was like, 'I'm revealing!' But now, you know, the time is here; I'm like, 'Mmmmrrmm.' Do you think I should reveal?… People are gonna guess," she teased.

The song's themes resonate across the entertainment industry. As Charli explained, "I feel that working in entertainment, there is this kind of dance that we all do with each other. Whether you're in music, whether you're in your world, no matter how you identify, there is this dance. Everybody's watching each other."

"Everybody's posing in the picture, like, 'Hey, oh my god, so nice to see you!' But then you're like, ‘I want what they have.' And then the next day, you're like, 'They suck!' This happens, but no one really is willing to discuss it."

Further complicating the narrative is speculation that the song might also be about a fallout between Charli and singer Marina. According to fans, a dispute over a photoshoot featuring the same photographer caused friction between the two artists, who were once good friends and collaborators.

As the album drops, fans are left to piece together the puzzle from clues provided by both singers. Whether the song is about Lorde or another figure in Charli's life, the discussion spotlight's the intricate dynamics within the music industry, where admiration and envy often coexist in a tenuous balance.

In the world of pop music, one truth remains clear: Lorde and Charli XCX each bring unique talent and perspectives, inspiring fans while navigating the complexities of their artistry and relationships.