13 Beaches
Lana Del Rey Lyrics


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I don't belong in the world
But that's what it is
Something separates me from other people
Everywhere I turn
There's something blocking my escape

It took thirteen beaches to find one empty
But finally it's mine
With dripping peaches
I'm camera ready
Almost all the time

But I still get lonely
And baby only then
Do I let myself recline?
Can I let go?
And let your memory dance
In the ballroom of my mind
Across the county line

It hurts to love you
But I still love you
It's just the way I feel
And I'd be lying
If I kept hiding
The fact that I can't deal
And that I've been dying
For something real
But I've been dying for something real

It took thirteen beaches to find one empty
But finally I'm fine
Past Ventura
And lenses plenty
In the white sunshine

But you can still find me
If you ask nicely
Underneath the pines
With the daisies
Feeling hazy
In the ballroom of my mind
Across the county line

It hurts to love you
But I still love you
It's just the way I feel
And I'd be lying
If I kept hiding
The fact that I can't deal
And that I've been dying
For something real
But I've been dying for something real

It hurts to love you
But I still love you
It's just the way I feel
And I'd be lying
If I kept hiding




The fact that I can't deal
The fact that I can't deal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "13 Beaches" by Lana Del Rey are a reflection of her struggles with fame and heartbreak. She sings about feeling like she doesn't belong in the world and how something always seems to be blocking her escape. The line "It took thirteen beaches to find one empty" refers to Lana's experience of searching for a peaceful place away from the paparazzi and attention that comes with her fame. Finally, she finds a beach that is empty and that she can claim as her own.


Lana Del Rey also sings about her desire for something real, which she has been dying for. She acknowledges that it hurts to love the person she is referring to in the song, but it's just the way she feels. She can't hide the fact that she can't deal with the heartbreak and that she longs for a relationship that is authentic and genuine.


Overall, the song is a melancholy reflection on the struggles that come with fame and the pain of unrequited love. Lana Del Rey's haunting vocals pair perfectly with the emotional lyrics to create a powerful and moving track.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't belong in the world
I feel like an outsider and that something separates me from everyone else.


But that's what it is
I have to accept that this is my reality.


Something separates me from other people
I feel like there is a barrier preventing me from connecting with others.


Everywhere I turn
No matter where I go or what I do.


There's something blocking my escape
I feel trapped and unable to escape my problems.


It took thirteen beaches to find one empty
I had to search far and wide to find a place where I could be alone and escape my problems.


But finally it's mine
I found a place that I can call my own.


With dripping peaches
I am feeling confident and sexy.


I'm camera ready
I am always prepared to be photographed and put on display.


Almost all the time
This is a constant state for me.


But I still get lonely
Despite having found a place for myself, I still feel lonely.


And baby only then
It's only at these times when I feel the need to recline and reflect that I let myself be vulnerable.


Do I let myself recline?
Do I allow myself to relax and let my guard down?


Can I let go?
Am I capable of truly letting go and moving on?


And let your memory dance
Allowing myself to remember you and our past together.


In the ballroom of my mind
In my thoughts and imagination.


Across the county line
The distance between us is now physical and emotional.


It hurts to love you
Loving you causes me pain and sadness.


But I still love you
My feelings for you remain unchanged.


It's just the way I feel
I can't control my emotions or how I feel about you.


And I'd be lying
I would not be truthful.


If I kept hiding
If I continued to deny my feelings for you.


The fact that I can't deal
I am struggling to come to terms with my emotions and move forward.


And that I've been dying
I am desperately longing for something more substantial and real.


For something real
I crave emotional connection and intimacy that is authentic and not superficial.


But finally I'm fine
After much searching and soul-searching, I have found peace within myself.


Past Ventura
I have left behind the past and moved on.


And lenses plenty
I am now in control of the image that is being projected of me.


In the white sunshine
I am basking in the warmth and light of a new beginning.


But you can still find me
You can still reach out to me and find me.


If you ask nicely
But only if you are respectful and considerate of my feelings.


Underneath the pines
In a place that is serene and peaceful.


With the daisies
Surrounded by the simple beauty of nature.


Feeling hazy
Having a sense of clarity and purpose despite feeling unsure of what the future holds.


It hurts to love you
My love for you is still causing me pain.


But I still love you
My feelings for you remain despite the hurt.


The fact that I can't deal
I am still struggling to cope with my emotions.




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

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Robert Cochran


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Amazing how the film maker lifted the filming of this video directly from the Chet Baker documentary Let's Get Lost - black & white hanging at the beach and cruising in the backs of convertables

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