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Terrence Loves You
Lana Del Rey Lyrics


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You are what you are
I don't matter to anyone
But Hollywood legends
Will never grow old
And all of what's hidden
Well, it will never grow cold

But I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz
When I've got those blues
And I lost myself when I lost you
And I still get trashed, darling
When I hear your tunes

But you are who you are
I won't change you for anything
For when you are crazy
I'll let you be bad
I'll never dare change thee
To what you are not

But I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz
When I've got those blues
I lost myself and I lost you too
And I still get trashed, baby
When I hear your tunes

I put the radio on
Hold you tight in my mind
Isn't strange that
You're not here with me
But I know the light's on in the television
Trying to transmit, can you hear me
Ground control to Major Tom
Can you hear me all night long
Ground control to Major Tom

Well I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz when I've got the blues
I lost myself and I lost you too
And I still get trashed, honey
When I hear your tunes

Mmmm mmm mmm
Mmmm mmm mmm
Mmmm mmm mmm
Mmmm mmm mmm

Overall Meaning

In "Terrence Loves You," Lana Del Rey reflects on a lost love and how the music of that person continues to affect her. She acknowledges that she has lost herself after the separation, but still finds solace in jazz and the sound of her former lover's music. While she won't try to change who he is, even if it means he's a bit crazy or bad, she can't help but feel the absence of his presence in her life.


The lyrics paint a picture of longing and nostalgia for a lost love, but also of coming to terms with the person's true nature. The reference to "Hollywood legends" never growing old suggests a romanticized view of old Hollywood movies and stars, and perhaps the idea that she is also living in a timeless world where the beauty and allure of the past can never be forgotten. The repeated refrain of "I lost myself when I lost you" underscores the sense of emptiness and despair that she feels after losing this person, but the song's focus remains on the transformative power of music, especially jazz, to bring comfort and healing.


Overall, "Terrence Loves You" is a haunting and emotional track that speaks to the power of music to help us reconcile our emotions, even in the most difficult of times.


Line by Line Meaning

You are what you are
I accept you for who you are without any desire to change you.


I don't matter to anyone
I am not concerned about what others think of me.


But Hollywood legends will never grow old
Famous people will always be remembered and immortalized in the entertainment industry.


And all of what's hidden well, it will never grow cold
Secrets and hidden emotions will always remain and never fade away.


But I lost myself when I lost you
I feel like a part of me is missing after losing you.


But I still got jazz when I've got those blues
Listening to jazz helps me cope when I feel sad and blue.


And I lost myself and I lost you too
Losing you caused me to feel lost and disconnected from myself as well.


And I still get trashed, baby when I hear your tunes
I still indulge in self-destructive behaviors when I am reminded of you through music.


But you are who you are
I accept you and your flaws without trying to change you into something you are not.


I won't change you for anything
I value and accept you for who you are and won't try to change you.


For when you are crazy, I'll let you be bad
I won't judge or attempt to control you when you are acting out of character.


I'll never dare change thee to what you are not
I accept and love you for who you are, without any desire to turn you into someone else.


I put the radio on, hold you tight in my mind
I listen to music and reminisce about memories of being close to you.


Isn't it strange that you're not here with me
It feels strange and surreal to be without you.


But I know the light's on in the television, trying to transmit, can you hear me
I feel like I am communicating with you through the television, even though you are not physically present.


Ground control to Major Tom, can you hear me all night long
I feel like I am calling out to you, hoping you can hear me even though we are apart.


Mmmm mmm mmm
This is a vocalization that adds melodic effect to the song and does not contain specific lyrics.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, RICK NOWELS

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@danna594

Lyrics 🌸

You are what you are
I don't matter to anyone
But Hollywood legends will never grow old
And all of what's hidden
Well, it will never grow cold

But I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz when I've got those blues
And I lost myself when I lost you
And I still get trashed, darling, when I hear your tunes

But you are who you are
I won't change you for anything
For when you are crazy
I'll let you be bad
I'll never dare change thee to what you are not

But I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz when I've got those blues
I lost myself and I lost you too
And I still get trashed, baby, when I hear your tunes

I put the radio on, hold you tight in my mind
Isn't strange that you're not here with me
But I know the light's on in the television
Trying to transmit, can you hear me?
Ground control to Major Tom
Can you hear me all night long?
Ground control to Major Tom

Well I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz when I've got the blues
I lost myself and I lost you too
And I still get trashed, honey, when I hear your tunes



@mariemmostafa1124

You are what you are
I don't matter to anyone
But Hollywood legends will never grow old
And all of what's hidden
Well, it will never grow cold

But I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz when I've got those blues
And I lost myself when I lost you
And I still get trashed, darling, when I hear your tunes

But you are who you are
I won't change you for anything
For when you are crazy
I'll let you be bad
I'll never dare change thee to what you are not

But I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz when I've got those blues
I lost myself and I lost you too
And I still get trashed, baby, when I hear your tunes

I put the radio on, hold you tight in my mind
Isn't strange that you're not here with me
But I know the light's on in the television
Trying to transmit, can you hear me?
Ground control to Major Tom
Can you hear me all night long?
Ground control to Major Tom

Well I lost myself when I lost you
But I still got jazz when I've got the blues
I lost myself and I lost you too
And I still get trashed, honey, when I hear your tunes



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@lohanthony

this song is so golden. i keep telling myself i'm mentally prepared for honeymoon but we all know the truth.

@robpattinsonforever3

SAME FUCK

@DeezNuts-bm9ug

***** same asf

@abraham71ify

haha fuck i luv u Lohanthony 😂 i will die with honeymoon 😭💗

@brettneyxcx6683

Dad

@alexadavidson101

literally thoughhh! like Lana has snatched my weave! love her and youuu!!

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@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars

Just here to remind y'all that this is one of her best bridges ever

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God Knows I Tried and Honeymoon say hello

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Lol, me too

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