Lorde – What Was That
★ White-Hot
🔥
91/100
Heat
current buzz
#590 of 4,398 · top 14%
🏛️
81/100
Icon
enduring status
#1,047 of 4,398 · top 24%
📊 On Scenedle, “What Was That” is the #1047 most iconic music video and #590 hottest of 4,398 music videos — Icon 81/100, Heat 91/100.
“What Was That” is an alternative song by Lorde, released in 2025. On Scenedle, it ranks #1047 of 4,398 music videos by Icon Score (81/100) and #590 by Heat Score (91/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite.
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Quick facts
What is “What Was That”’s Scenedle Icon Score?
“What Was That” has a Scenedle Icon Score of 81/100, ranking #1047 of 4,398 music videos. Its Heat Score is 91/100.
Is “What Was That” more iconic than “Royals”?
On the Scenedle Icon Score, “What Was That” (81) ranks below “Royals” (94).
Who made “What Was That”?
“What Was That” is by Lorde, released in 2025.
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