Lorde – What Was That
🔥
85/100
Heat
current buzz
#672 of 3,750 · top 18%
🏛️
78/100
Icon
enduring status
#941 of 3,750 · top 26%
📊 On Scenedle, “What Was That” is the #941 most iconic music video and #672 hottest of 3,750 music videos — Icon 78/100, Heat 85/100.
“What Was That” is an alternative song by Lorde, released in 2025. On Scenedle, it ranks #941 of 3,750 music videos by Icon Score (78/100) and #672 by Heat Score (85/100). 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 78/100, ranking #941 of 3,750 music videos. Its Heat Score is 85/100.
Is “What Was That” more iconic than “Royals”?
On the Scenedle Icon Score, “What Was That” (78) ranks below “Royals” (93).
Who made “What Was That”?
“What Was That” is by Lorde, released in 2025.
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