Supercut by Lorde

Song Details

Song Name: Supercut
Album: Melodrama (2017)

Genre

1st Genre: Synth-pop
2nd Genre: Electropop / Electronic / Disco (influenced by dance, electro house, electronica, new wave) Tempo & Key

Beats per Minute: 124 BPM (some sources note 125 BPM)

Production & Release

• Writer(s): Ella Yelich-O’Connor (Lorde) & Jack Antonoff.
• Producer(s): Lorde, Jack Antonoff, Joel Little, with additional production by Frank Dukes, Jean-Benoît Dunckel, and Malay
• Release Date: June 16, 2017

Estimated Budget

For an album like Melodrama, co-produced with Jack Antonoff and recorded across multiple high-end studios in New York, Los Angeles, and even Jack’s home studio, individual track production costs (studio time, engineering, mixing, mastering, and additional producers like Frank Dukes and Malay) would likely range between $40,000 – $70,000 USD per song. Since “Supercut” had layered synths, electronic textures, and multiple production contributors, it would lean toward the higher side of that spectrum.
Reach & Streaming Metrics

Spotify

• Total Streams: Approximately 402 million (as of August 2025)
• Daily Streams: Around 319,921 daily streams

YouTube

• The Oficial video has accumulated approximately 4.86 million views since its release in August 2017, with a daily average of around 965 views per day

Music Video & Cast

There is no widely recognized official music video released for “Supercut.” Thus, no actors or cast details are associated with a music video.

Lyrics

In my head, I play a supercut of us
All the magic we gave off
All the love we had and lost
And in my head
The visions never stop
These ribbons wrap me up
But when I reach for you, there’s just a supercut

In your car, the radio up
In your car, the radio up
We keep tryin’ to talk about us
I’m someone, you may be my love
I’ll be your quiet afternoon crush
Be your violent overnight rush
Make you crazy over my touch

But it’s just a supercut of us
Supercut of us
Oh, it’s just a supercut of us
Supercut of us

So I fall
Into continents and cars
All the stages and the stars
I turn all of it to just a supercut

‘Cause in my head (In my head, I do everything right)
When you call (When you call, I’ll forgive and not fight)
Because ours are the moments I play in the dark
We were wild and fluorescent
Come home to my heart, uh

In your car, the radio up
In your car, the radio up
We keep tryin’ to talk about us
Slow motion, I’m watchin’ our love
I’ll be your quiet afternoon crush
Be your violent overnight rush
Make you crazy over my touch

But it’s just a supercut of us
Supercut of us
Oh, it’s just a supercut of us
Supercut of us

But it’s just a supercut of us
Supercut of us
Oh, it’s just a supercut of us
Supercut of us

‘Cause in my head
In my head, I do everything right
When you call, I’ll forgive and not fight
All the moments I play in the dark
Wild and fluorescent
Come home to my heart, uh

‘Cause in my head (In my head, I do everything right)
When you call (When you call, I’ll forgive and not fight)
Because ours are the moments I play in the dark
We were wild and fluorescent
Come home to my heart, uh

‘Cause in my head (In my head, I do everything right)
When you call (When you call, I’ll forgive and not fight)
Because ours are the moments I play in the dark
We were wild and fluorescent
Come home to my heart, uh

Critical Reception (Review)

“Supercut” stands as one of the most celebrated tracks from Lorde’s Melodrama, often praised for its emotional resonance and inventive production. The song blends shimmering synths, pulsating beats, and Lorde’s layered vocals to create a hypnotic soundscape that perfectly captures the bittersweet nature of memory. Critics have noted how the track’s lyrical theme—looking back at a relationship through an idealized montage of “supercuts”—is both relatable and poetic. It balances euphoria with melancholy, showing Lorde’s ability to turn personal heartbreak into something universal and cinematic.

The track’s reception among critics has been overwhelmingly positive. Outlets like Variety hailed it as the “mini masterpiece” of the album, while Stereogum and The Ringer ranked it among the best songs of 2017 for its lyrical genius and innovative sound. Fans embraced it as a highlight of her live performances, where its driving beat and emotional core shine even brighter on stage. With its blend of pop accessibility and artistic depth, “Supercut” not only secured its place as a standout on Melodrama but also as a defining moment in Lorde’s career, showcasing her ability to marry vulnerability with sonic boldness. Keep Reading Hitzwow to know all about the emerging hits in detail.