Ultraviolence received positive reviews from music critics. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 182,000 copies, becoming Del Rey's first number-one album on the chart and the best-selling debut week of her career. Ultraviolence was preceded by the digital release of five singles, "West Coast", "Shades of Cool", "Ultraviolence", "Brooklyn Baby" and "Black Beauty". In May 2015, Del Rey embarked on The Endless Summer Tour featuring live shows with Courtney Love and Grimes, to support the album.
Cruel World
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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That's all over now
Did what I had to do
'Cause you're so far past me now
Share my body and my life with you
That's way over now
There's not anymore I can do
You're so famous now
Got your Bible, got your gun
And you like to party and have fun
And I like my candy and your women
I'm finally happy now that you're gone
Got my little red party dress on
Everybody knows that I'm the best
I'm crazy, yeah yeah
Get a little bit of Bourbon in ya
Get a little bit suburban
And go crazy, yeah yeah
Because you're young, you're wild, you're free
You're dancing circles around me
You're fucking crazy
Oh oh, oh oh, you're crazy for me
I shared my body and my mind with you
That's all over now
I did what I had to do
I found another, anyhow
Shared my body and my mind with you
That's all over now
I did what I had to do
I could see you leaving now
I got your Bible and your gun
And you love to party and have fun
And I love your women and all of your heroin
And I'm so happy now that you're gone
Got my little red party dress on
Everybody knows that I'm a mess
I'm crazy, yeah yeah
Get a little bit of Bourbon in ya
Get a little bit suburban
And go crazy, yeah yeah
Because you're young, you're wild, you're free
You're dancing circles around me
You're fucking crazy
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, you're crazy for me
Got your Bible and your gun
You like your women and you like fun
I like my candy and your heroin
And I'm so happy, so happy now you're gone
Got my little red party dress on
Everybody knows that I'm the best
I'm crazy, yeah yeah
Get a little bit of Bourbon in 'ya
Get a little bit suburban
And go crazy, yeah yeah
Because you're young, you're wild, you're free
You're dancing circles around me
You're fucking crazy
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, you're crazy for me
Oh oh, oh, you're crazy for me
In the first verse, Lana Del Ray seems to be reflecting on a past relationship with someone who she once shared her body, mind and life with. However, she is now moving on from this relationship as this person has become too famous for her to continue to be with them. She repeats the phrase "That's all over now" to emphasize the finality of the situation. In fact, by the end of the verse, she's resigned to seeing this person leave and acknowledges there's nothing more she can do.
The second verse describes two opposing individuals, one who has a bible and a gun and enjoys partying and having fun, while the other prefers candy and other people's women as well as heroin. She's happy that the person with the bible and gun is gone, and so she puts on her "little red party dress" and goes a little wild with some bourbon. The chorus reinforces the idea that this person is "crazy for me", but Lana has to move on and is now doing what she wants to do.
Overall, the song depicts a woman who's been in an intense-yet-toxic relationship with someone, and now she's happy to be free of them. She indulges in some reckless behavior and tries to find some excitement in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Share my body and my mind with you
I shared everything I am with you
That's all over now
That's done and gone
Did what I had to do
I did what was necessary
'Cause you're so far past me now
Because you've moved on and left me behind
There's not anymore I can do
I am out of options
You're so famous now
You've become a big deal
Got your bible, got your gun
You're religious and armed
And you like to party and have fun
You enjoy having a good time
And I like my candy and your women
I enjoy sweets and your significant others
I'm finally happy now that you're gone
I am now content that you're no longer around
Got my little red party dress on
I'm wearing my favorite dress
Everybody knows that I'm the best
Everyone recognizes that I am superior
I'm crazy
I'm a bit unstable
Get a little bit of Bourbon in 'ya
Have a drink or two of Bourbon
Get a little bit suburban
Get into the suburban lifestyle
And go crazy
Let loose and go wild
Because you're young, you're wild, you're free
You're young, spontaneous, and unattached
You're dancing circles around me
You're leaving me behind in many ways
You're fucking crazy
You're a bit unstable
Oh, you're crazy for me
You have a strong desire for me
I shared my body and my mind with you
I gave my all to you
I did what I had to do
I did what I deemed necessary
I found another anyhow
I moved on and found someone else
I could see you leaving now
I noticed that you were going to leave
And I love your women and all of your heroin
I enjoy your significant others and your drugs
Got my little red party dress on
I'm still wearing my favorite dress
Everybody knows that I'm a mess
Everyone knows that I'm not quite right
Get a little bit of Bourbon in 'ya
Have some more Bourbon to loosen up
Because you're young, you're wild, you're free
You're still adventurous and free-spirited
Oh oh, you're crazy for me
You have an intense attraction toward me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Blake Stranathan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Love this song.