It is the fifth track of Lana Del Rey's third EP, Paradise.
Blue Velvet
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Bluer than velvet was the night
Softer than satin was the light
From the stars
She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet were her eyes
Warmer than may her tender sighs
Ours a love I held tightly
Feeling the rapture grow
Like a flame burning brightly
But when she left, gone was the glow of
She wore blue velvet
But in my heart there'll always be
Precious and warm a memory, through the years
And I still can see blue velvet through my tears
Lana Del Rey's "Blue Velvet" is a cover of a song originally recorded by Tony Bennett in the 1950s. The song is an ode to a lover who has left, but their memory persists, eternal and unchanging like the blue velvet fabric that she wore. The lyrics describe the woman's beauty in sensual terms, comparing her to the smoothness of velvet and the brilliance of stars. The imagery of blue velvet as a representation of love and memory is sustained throughout the song, with the singer holding onto the memory of this past relationship and the emotions it evoked.
The chorus of the song describes the singer's feelings of loss and longing. The love that they shared was strong and passionate, but when the woman left, the flame of their love was extinguished. The singer is left with only memories of the woman, memories that are as precious and enduring as the blue velvet fabric she wore. The final verse of the song is especially poignant, with the singer acknowledging the tears he sheds for this lost love. However, even through his sorrow, he can still see the blue velvet, a reminder of the beauty and intensity of the love they shared.
Line by Line Meaning
She wore blue velvet
Describing the woman who his story is about, who was wearing blue velvet.
Bluer than velvet was the night
The shade of blue of her velvet dress was visibly brighter and more vivid than the darkest shade of blue seen that night.
Softer than satin was the light
The gentle light used in the room felt soft against his skin, the same way satin fabric feels when touched.
From the stars
The light seemed to come from above, as if it were stardust.
Bluer than velvet were her eyes
The blue color of her eyes was brighter than any shade of blue that he has seen before, compared to her blue velvet dress.
Warmer than may her tender sighs
The way she breathed felt warm and affectionate as if she loved him deeply.
Love was ours
The relationship between him and the woman wearing the blue velvet was mutually loving.
Ours a love I held tightly
He held tightly onto the relationship which he cherished dearly.
Feeling the rapture grow
The joy and happiness he felt from their love continued to grow.
Like a flame burning brightly
Their love was bright and intense like a flame, which could be seen and felt by others.
But when she left, gone was the glow of
After she left, his joy and happiness ceased to be and was replaced with darkness
She wore blue velvet
Repeating the description of the woman's velvet dress.
But in my heart there'll always be
Despite her departure, there will always be a soft spot in his heart for her.
Precious and warm a memory, through the years
The cherished warm memory of their love will exist for many years to come.
And I still can see blue velvet through my tears
He will never forget the woman and the color of her blue velvet dress, which still evokes emotions that bring him to tears.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernie Wayne, Lee Morris
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