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".
Ben
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Not that you deserve it right now, Ben
No faculties to care and all
But I deserve it, I deserve it, I know
(We can quibble over the history
Once we make it) right?
Lie down, my sad executive love
My man bored out of his head right now
Fans turn on a May night
Darkness assumes the room
Lie back, he does in the late night
Hands folded back, certain of doom
Hold me, he sang "Hallelujah"
The midnight's become my noon
You don't know what you do, do ya?
I am on fire for you
I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Lie down, my sad executive love
Lie down right now
My man bored out of his head right now
Fans turn on a May night
Darkness assumes the room hold me, hmm
Hold me, he say "Hallelujah"
The midnight's became my noon
You don't know what you do, do ya?
I am on fire for you
I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Lie down, my sad executive love lie down
I can smoke if I want to
I can dance if I want to
Yeah, it's true that I want you
But don't say you don't want no harm
If you can't understand
'Cause I won't be here long enough
For you to be my man
It's not a very nice ending
But that's what you get, just kidding
God Bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
I don't know anything, hmm there you are
In Lana Del Rey's song "Ben," the lyrics depict a complicated and tumultuous relationship with a person named Ben. It begins with the singer acknowledging that Ben doesn't deserve their attention or care at the moment, but the singer believes they themselves deserve better treatment. There is a hint of conflict and a need to address past issues before moving forward with the relationship.
The song then transitions into a scene where Ben is depicted as a sad and bored executive. The fans are turning against him on a May night, and darkness fills the room. This imagery suggests a sense of isolation and despair. Despite this, the singer wants Ben to lie down and hold them. The line "Hold me, he sang 'Hallelujah'" implies that Ben's affection and attention can bring solace and redemption to the singer's life.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their strong emotional attachment to Ben, even admitting that they are on fire for him. However, there is an underlying frustration and uncertainty in the relationship. The singer sings about wanting Ben but not wanting any harm, indicating a desire for a healthy and harmonious connection. Yet, they also acknowledge that they won't be around long enough for Ben to become "their man." The lyrics also hint at a somewhat abrupt and uncertain ending, revealing a contradiction between wanting a loving relationship and accepting the reality of its imperfections.
Overall, "Ben" delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship, where the singer desires affection and connection but wrestles with the flaws and limitations of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ben's song, another try
This is a song dedicated to Ben, another attempt at expressing my emotions
Not that you deserve it right now, Ben
Although you may not currently deserve it, Ben
No faculties to care and all
You seem detached and indifferent
But I deserve it, I deserve it, I know
But I believe that I deserve your love
(We can quibble over the history Once we make it) right?
(We can discuss our past conflicts) once we overcome them, right?
Lie down, my sad executive love
Please relax and rest, my depressed lover
Lie down right now
Lay down immediately
My man bored out of his head right now
You are currently extremely bored
Fans turn on a May night
The fans spin in the night air
Darkness assumes the room
The darkness engulfs the room
Lie back, he does in the late night
You lay back, resigned to your fate, during the late hours of the night
Hands folded back, certain of doom
Your hands are folded, indicating your anticipation of a negative outcome
Hold me, he sang 'Hallelujah'
He sings 'Hallelujah' and pleads for me to hold him
The midnight's become my noon
The midnight has become my daytime
You don't know what you do, do ya?
You don't comprehend the impact of your actions, do you?
I am on fire for you
I am passionately in love with you
I'm on fire, I'm on fire
I am burning with desire and passion
I can smoke if I want to
I have the freedom to smoke if I choose to
I can dance if I want to
I can dance freely if I desire
Yeah, it's true that I want you
Yes, it is true that I desire you
But don't say you don't want no harm
But don't claim that you don't want any harm
If you can't understand
If you cannot comprehend
'Cause I won't be here long enough
Because I won't remain here for much longer
For you to be my man
For you to be my partner
It's not a very nice ending
The conclusion is not pleasant
But that's what you get, just kidding
But that is the consequence you face, just joking
God Bless America, land that I love
May God bless America, the country that I cherish
Stand beside her and guide her
Support and guide America
I don't know anything, hmm there you are
I am unaware of many things, but there you are
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@paulgarabet2048
This is spooky, serene and dark. I love the production, it’s like between honeymoon and uv and the witchy LFL.
@febriculosa
We ain't mad at u anymore, thanks 4 sharing!
@Emblafant
It’s giving once upon a time 😍 Great job
@pauladelrey5210
Ohhh i love it
@anthonybarton2103
Elizabeth is beautiful 😍
@shadesoflana
came from lana boards!! me not mad at u anymore
@LDA313
I’m on fire for you 🔥
@ElaineCastillo-bv9dq
Plis beach boys, eartquakes, dark city, driving in cars w boys HM version
@leapjumpsoar8049
earthquakes or any uv - hm song
@daviv
can u make this with elvis and axl rose husband?