Song · Lorde
“What Was That” by Lorde
From the album Virgin (2025)
“What Was That” by Lorde appears on 2 radio countdowns from 2 stations in 2025. It was first released in 2025 on the album Virgin. Its best result is #22 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2025. In the combined RockLists rankings it is the #22 alternative song of 2025 and #259 of the '20s.
2countdowns
2stations
#22best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
2025years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
Year-end countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | The Current Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN | The Current Top 89 Songs of 2025 | 89 |
| 2025 | 22 | Triple J Australia (national) | Triple J Hottest 100 of 2025 | 100 |