Carmen
Lana Del Rey漀 Lyrics

Darling, darling, doesn't have a problem
She presents herself as carefree and confident, though in reality she's hiding something.

Lying to herself 'cause her liquor's top shelf
She drinks to forget, preferring strong liquor to mask her issues.

It's alarming honestly how charming she can be
Despite her issues, she's able to present herself to others as attractive, captivating, and charming.

Fooling everyone, telling how she's having fun
She puts on a facade of having fun, deceiving others in order to maintain relationships and keep up a front.

She says you don't want to be like me
She warns others to avoid following in her footsteps, hinting that her life choices have been detrimental to her well-being.

Don't wanna see all the things I've seen
She's seen a lot of sadness and darkness, things that she wouldn't wish upon others.

I'm dying, I'm dying
She may be dying inside, whether it's due to a physical or emotional ailment.

The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen
People are drawn to Carmen's magnetic personality, regardless of their gender.

She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes
She has the ability to capture people's attention and make them feel special and loved, even if it's only temporary.

She laughs like God, her mind's like a diamond
She laughs joyfully and confidently, and her sharp mind allows her to stay one step ahead of others.

Buy her tonight, she's still shining
Carmen is a captivating and alluring persona, and people are willing to pay to spend time with her, even if it's only for a fleeting moment.

Like lightning, light, like lightning
Carmen's presence is electric, with a bright and unpredictable energy that draws people to her.

Carmen, Carmen, staying up 'til morning
Carmen is known for staying up into the early hours of the morning, partying and living it up.

Only seventeen, but she walks the streets so mean
Despite her young age, Carmen lives a dangerous lifestyle, walking the streets and getting into trouble.

It's alarming truly how disarming you can be
Despite her edgy and reckless nature, Carmen has a way of making people feel at ease and disarmed around her.

Eating soft ice cream, Coney Island queen
Carmen indulges in the simple pleasures of life, like eating ice cream, and is a self-proclaimed queen of Coney Island.

Looking for fun, get me high for free
Carmen seeks out risky behaviour and sometimes turns to drugs to get her kicks.

Street walking at night, and a star by day
Carmen lives a double life, operating seemingly normally by day, but living recklessly at night.

It's tiring, tiring
Living this kind of lifestyle can become exhausting and draining, no matter how exciting it may seem on the surface.

Baby's all dressed up, with nowhere to go
Carmen may present herself as glamorous, but ultimately has nowhere to go and nobody to share her life with.

That's the little story of the girl you know
Carmen's life may seem exciting and fascinating on the outside, but there's a deeper story and hidden struggles that people may not be aware of.

Relying on the kindness of strangers
Carmen may find herself in sticky situations and relies on the generosity and goodwill of those around her to help her out.

Time and cherry marks while doing party favors
Carmen's party lifestyle and substance use may have concerning impacts on her health and well-being, such as scars and marks that indicate drug use.

Put your red dress on, put your lipstick on
Carmen covers up her insecurities with flashy and eye-catching clothing and makeup.

Sing your song, song, now, the camera's on
Carmen may find herself in situations where she's performing or putting on a show for others, such as being filmed or photographed.

And you're alive again
Carmen may feel most alive and free when she's putting on a performance or living recklessly and dangerously.

Mon amour, je sais que tu m'aimes aussi
Carmen may have a French lover or be speaking to someone in French, and expresses knowledge of their mutual love.