The song can be interpreted as a personal anthem of liberation and self-discovery. The song is about breaking free from the pressures of society and seeking one's own truth.
In the verses, Lana sings about crossing the threshold from the ordinary world into the reveal of her heart. She believes that breaking free from old patterns and ways of thinking will allow her to remove the dead weight and darkness in her life. She is committing herself to a new way of living and encourages her listeners to do the same.
The pre-chorus highlights the struggles she has faced in trying to break free from societal expectations. Lana urges her listeners to shut up and listen to her message of freedom. She refers to "birds of paradise" who were caught up in life's dance and were never able to fly at night, a metaphor for people who were never able to achieve their dreams because they were bound by society's rules.
The chorus emphasizes her desire to move on and live life on her terms. She acknowledges the war in her mind and despite wanting to get off the ride, she keeps riding it. However, she has now realized that she has to make a decision between playing someone's game or living her own life.
The second verse refers to Lana's experience with the Crowley way of being, which is a reference to the occultist Aleister Crowley. She believes that energies combined in the wrong way can create burdensome influences in one's life. Lana has found freedom by acknowledging that her part was not discerning, and that clarity allowed her to break free.
The song ends with an instrumental outro, suggesting that the message is clear and no more words need to be said.
Get Free
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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From the ordinary world
To the reveal of my heart
Undoubtedly, that will for certain
Take the dead out of the sea
And the darkness from the arts
This is my commitment (ah)
I'm doing it for all of us (ah)
Who never got the chance
For a handful
And all my birds of paradise
Who never got to fly at night
'Cause they were caught up in the dens
Sometimes it feels like I've got a war in my mind
I want to get off but I keep riding the ride
I never really notice that I had to decide
To play someone's game or to live my own life and now I do
I want to move
Out of the black (out of the black)
Into to the blue (into the blue)
Finally
Gone is the burden
Of the crawling way of being
That comes from energies combined
Like my part was I
Was not discerning
And knew as we found out
We're not in your right mind
There's no more chasing rainbows (ah)
And hoping for an end to them (ah)
Their arches are illusions (ah)
Solid at first glance
But then you try to touch them
There's nothing to hold on to
The colors used to lure you in
And put you in a trance
(Yeah)
Sometimes it feels like I've got a war in my mind
I want to get off but I keep riding the ride
I never really notice that I had to decide
To play someone's game or to live my own life and now I do
I want to move
Out of the black (out of the black)
Into the blue (into the blue)
Out of the black (out of the black)
Into the blue (into the blue)
Out of the black (out of the black)
Into the blue (into the blue)
In Lana Del Rey's song "Get Free," the artist sings about breaking free from the constraints of society and living life on her own terms. She starts with the lines "Finally, I'm crossing the threshold from the ordinary world to the reveal of my heart," which suggests that she has been living a normal, mundane life until now. She is taking a leap of faith, stepping out of her comfort zone and into the unknown.
The next two lines, "Undoubtedly, that will for certain take the dead out of the sea and the darkness from the arts," seem to imply that by living a brave, authentic life, she can encourage others to do the same. By breaking free from societal norms and expectations, she can bring light to the darkness and bring a sense of hope to those who feel trapped.
The chorus of the song suggests that Lana Del Rey is doing this for more than just herself. She sings, "This is my commitment, my modern manifesto. I'm doing it for all of us who never got the chance for a handful, and all my birds of paradise who never got to fly at night 'cause they were caught up in the dens." She seems to be speaking to anyone who feels trapped, stifled, or confined by societal boundaries. The imagery of the "birds of paradise" suggests that she is speaking specifically to those who are artists or creatives but feel they haven't been able to fully express themselves.
The second verse of the song continues this theme, with Lana Del Rey singing about the "war in her mind" and feeling like she has been playing someone else's game instead of living her own life. She emphasizes her desire to move "out of the black into the blue," using color symbolism to suggest moving from a darker, more suffocating existence to one that is more free and open.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem about breaking free from societal expectations and living life on one's own terms. It encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves and not be afraid to take risks or pursue their passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Finally, I'm crossing the threshold
I am breaking free from my current situation and moving towards a better life.
From the ordinary world
From the mundane, everyday life.
To the reveal of my heart
To exposing the deepest parts of myself.
Undoubtedly, that will for certain
There is no doubt that this change will happen.
Take the dead out of the sea
To remove anything that has been weighing me down or holding me back.
And the darkness from the arts
To remove any negativity from my creative expression.
This is my commitment (ah)
This is my promise to myself.
My modern manifesto (ah)
My declaration of intent for today's world.
I'm doing it for all of us (ah)
I am doing this not just for myself, but for everyone who has struggled.
Who never got the chance
Who never had the opportunity.
For a handful
For the few who were lucky enough to succeed.
And all my birds of paradise
And all the beautiful and unique individuals.
Who never got to fly at night
Who never experienced true freedom.
'Cause they were caught up in the dens
Because they were stuck in their own struggles.
Sometimes it feels like I've got a war in my mind
Sometimes I feel like I am battling my own thoughts and emotions.
I want to get off but I keep riding the ride
I want to escape, but I am still stuck in my current situation.
I never really notice that I had to decide
I never realized that I had to choose between following someone else's path or living my own life.
To play someone's game or to live my own life and now I do
To either conform to societal expectations or to make my own choices, and now I choose the latter.
I want to move
I want to make progress towards my goals.
Out of the black (out of the black)
To leave behind the darkness and negativity of my past.
Into the blue (into the blue)
To move towards a brighter, happier future.
Gone is the burden
I have let go of the weight that was holding me down.
Of the crawling way of being
Of the slow, painful way of living my life.
That comes from energies combined
That comes from outside forces affecting my life.
Like my part was I
Like I was a piece of something larger.
Was not discerning
Was not making clear judgments about my life.
And knew as we found out
And realized as I grew older.
We're not in your right mind
We are not thinking clearly or making the best decisions for ourselves.
There's no more chasing rainbows (ah)
There is no more pursuing something that is unattainable.
And hoping for an end to them (ah)
And hoping for a resolution or conclusion that will never come.
Their arches are illusions (ah)
The things we pursue are not real or tangible.
Solid at first glance
They may seem real and substantial at first.
But then you try to touch them
But when you try to attain them, they disappear.
There's nothing to hold on to
There is nothing concrete that we can grasp onto.
The colors used to lure you in
The things that initially attracted us may no longer be appealing or realistic.
And put you in a trance (Yeah)
And caused us to become mesmerized or obsessed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, KIERON MENZIES, RICK NOWELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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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best