Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a music career. After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey's breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she subsequently signed a recording contract with Polydor and Interscope. She achieved critical and commercial success with her second album, Born to Die (2012), which contained the sleeper hit "Summertime Sadness". Del Rey's third album, Ultraviolence (2014), featured greater use of guitar-driven instrumentation and debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200. Her fourth and fifth albums, Honeymoon (2015) and Lust for Life (2017), saw a return to the stylistic traditions of her earlier releases, while her critically acclaimed sixth album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), explored soft rock. Her next studio albums, Chemtrails Over the Country Club and Blue Banisters, followed in 2021. Her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” was released on all platforms March 24th 2023. It includes singles like the title track - "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd", "A&W", and "The Grants".
Del Rey has collaborated on soundtracks for visual media; in 2013, she wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed musical short Tropico and released "Young and Beautiful" for the romantic drama The Great Gatsby. In 2014, she recorded "Once Upon a Dream" for the dark fantasy adventure film Maleficent and the self-titled theme song for the biopic Big Eyes. Del Rey collaborated with Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus on "Don't Call Me Angel" for the action comedy Charlie's Angels (2019), which peaked at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, Del Rey published the poetry and photography collection Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass (2020).
She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for six Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Variety honored her at their Hitmakers Awards for being "one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century".
A Star For Nick
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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I'm gonna be a star
You won't, you won't get me very far
Don't say hello it's already time to go
Oh, the wind is carrying me home
Me home, me home again
I'm gonna be a star
You won't, you won't get me very far
You saw life back in the countryside
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Oh, my soul rise up and go beyond, beyond
To what you know
The lyrics of Lana Del Rey's song "A Star For Nick" convey a strong sense of determination and ambition. The opening lines, "Well you know it and I know it, I'm gonna be a star," reflect the artist's unwavering belief in her own potential for success. She confidently asserts that no one can hinder her progress, proclaiming, "You won't, you won't get me very far." This highlights her refusal to let any obstacles or negative influences hold her back.
The phrase "Don't say hello, it's already time to go" suggests a sense of urgency, as if she knows she needs to keep moving forward without wasting any time. She acknowledges the wind as a force that carries her home, which could symbolize her innate sense of direction and purpose.
The following lines express a nostalgia for a simpler life. "You saw life back in the countryside" implies a longing for a more peaceful and authentic existence. Yet despite this longing, there is an undeniable urge to break free from these constraints and reach for something greater. The lyrics "Oh, my soul rise up and go beyond, beyond, to what you know" encapsulate this longing for personal growth and going beyond one's current circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you know it and I know it
Both of us are aware of the truth
I'm gonna be a star
I am determined to achieve fame and success
You won't, you won't get me very far
You will not be able to influence or control my path
Don't say hello it's already time to go
There is no need for greetings as our time together is ending
Oh, the wind is carrying me home
I am being guided back to my true place of belonging
Me home, me home again
Returning to my roots and finding comfort in my true home
You saw life back in the countryside
You witnessed the simplicity and authenticity of rural life
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Expressing a mixture of feelings, emotions, or experiences
Oh, my soul rise up and go beyond, beyond
Encouraging my own spirit to transcend and surpass limitations
To what you know
Challenging the familiarity and embracing the unknown
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Robert Cochran
on West Coast
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
ciggywater
on National Anthem
such a goddess
Abygail Fernandez Smith
on West Coast
ganda
Inside Bilderberg
on Cruel World
Love this song.
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Dawit Dawit
on Ultraviolence
nice
Dawit Dawit
on West Coast
best