"I Talk To Jesus" is a song that was originally composed in 2012 during the… Read Full Bio ↴"I Talk To Jesus" is a song that was originally composed in 2012 during the Paradise sessions which was originally going to be for Paradise but ended up not being released on Paradise and was then later meant to be included in the Tropico EP but was later scrapped. It was later re-recorded in 2014 for Ultraviolence but once again scrapped from the album. There are 7 versions but currently, 3 versions have been leaked; the Final version (Ultraviolence version), the Alternate final version (Ultraviolence), and the Laptop demo (Paradise version).
The song is considered to be very personal with Lana singing about her experience/time in Alabama, a time that is known little about. She expresses regret for choosing to pursue her career and choosing fame over marrying her boyfriend and living a simple and quiet life. It is currently unclear/unknown who her boyfriend was at the time but many circulate that it is possibly Josh Kemp.

I Talk To Jesus
Lana Del Rey Lyrics

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One, two one, two

I go back to Alabama take a look at my life
What the fuck happened here?
I guess what they meant when
They paid the price i go back to Alabama
Take a look at my life
Where are the trailer parks?

And where all the Christmas lights?

I had a boyfriend he came from this town
We used to pretend we were
Married and start again he read the Bible
Showed me what Jesus said
He said I should rewrite
(He only read the red)

I want Jesus to take me out this life, baby
And I talk to Jesus
And ask him if he'll think of saving me

Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

I go back to Alabama take a look at my life
Nothing looks familiar here
No one even that I like i go back to Alabama
Take a look at my life
I was so much happier when I
Was gonna be your wife

We had a deal and i fucked it up when
I made the decision to become someone
We had the one thing that no one ever had

True love it's true love

I ask Jesus to take me out this life baby
And I talk to Jesus
And ask him if he'll think of saving me

Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

I never meant to hurt you baby
It's so hard to be true
In this world where everything's
So black and blue
I never meant to hurt you darling
It's so hard to be good
In this world where you do
What you know you shouldn’t

I want Jesus to take me out this life baby
And I talk to Jesus
And ask him if he'll think of saving me

Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lana Del Rey's song "I Talk To Jesus" depict a feeling of disillusionment and longing for escape from a troubled life. The singer reflects on their past in Alabama, questioning what has happened to the place they once knew. They remember the trailer parks and Christmas lights that used to fill their surroundings, but now everything feels unfamiliar. The mention of a former boyfriend from the town adds a personal element to the story.

The boyfriend was a religious person who introduced the singer to the teachings of Jesus, focusing on the words spoken by Jesus himself ("he only read the red" refers to the red ink used for Jesus' words in some versions of the Bible). This relationship seemed promising, as they had plans and dreams of starting a new life together. However, the singer acknowledges that they made a mistake in pursuing a different path and abandoning their original plans.

The chorus expresses the singer's desire for Jesus to intervene and rescue them from their current circumstances. They turn to prayer and seek salvation, hoping that Jesus can save them from the hardships and mistakes they have experienced. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes the desperation and longing for a better life.

Overall, "I Talk To Jesus" explores themes of regret, disillusionment, and the search for redemption in the face of a challenging existence.

Line by Line Meaning

One, two one, two
Preparing to reflect on past experiences

I go back to Alabama take a look at my life
Returning to my hometown and examining my past

What the fuck happened here?
Feeling shocked and confused about the current state of things

I guess what they meant when They paid the price i go back to Alabama
Realizing the consequences of the choices made by the people here

Take a look at my life Where are the trailer parks? And where all the Christmas lights?
Noticing the absence of familiar things and the lack of joy and celebration

I had a boyfriend he came from this town
I used to have a romantic partner who was from here

We used to pretend we were Married and start again
We would imagine being married and starting our lives over

He read the Bible Showed me what Jesus said
He introduced me to the teachings of Jesus through the Bible

He said I should rewrite (He only read the red)
He advised me to reconsider and change my ways based on the words spoken by Jesus

I want Jesus to take me out this life, baby
Desiring spiritual salvation and guidance from Jesus

And I talk to Jesus And ask him if he'll think of saving me
Engaging in prayer and seeking redemption from Jesus

Nothing looks familiar here No one even that I like i go back to Alabama
Feeling disconnected and disliking the current environment and the people

Take a look at my life I was so much happier when I Was gonna be your wife
Reflecting on a happier time when I believed we would be married

We had a deal and i fucked it up when I made the decision to become someone
Acknowledging that I ruined our agreement by choosing to change myself

We had the one thing that no one ever had True love it's true love
Recognizing the rarity and authenticity of our love

I ask Jesus to take me out this life baby
Continuing to seek help and salvation from Jesus

And I talk to Jesus And ask him if he'll think of saving me
Maintaining communication with Jesus and pleading for salvation

I never meant to hurt you baby
Expressing remorse for causing pain

It's so hard to be true In this world where everything's So black and blue
Struggling to remain faithful in a harsh world filled with negativity and suffering

I never meant to hurt you darling
Regretting the pain caused to a loved one

It's so hard to be good In this world where you do What you know you shouldn’t
Finding it challenging to make morally right choices in a world full of temptation

I want Jesus to take me out this life baby
Longing for Jesus to provide an escape from the hardships of life

And I talk to Jesus And ask him if he'll think of saving me
Continuing to have conversations with Jesus, seeking salvation and redemption

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I go back to Alabama, take a look at my life
What the fuck happened here?
I guess that's what they meant when they pay the price
I go back to Alabama, take a look at my life
Where are the trailer parks and where all the Christmas lights?

I had a boyfriend, he came from this town
We used to pretend we would marry and start again
He read the Bible, showed me what Jesus said
He said, "Only read the red"

I want Jesus to take me out of this life, baby
And I talk to Jesus and ask him if he'll think of saving me
Ooh, ooh, ooh

I go back to Alabama, take a look at my life
Nothing looks familiar here, no one even that I like
I go back to Alabama, take a look at my life
I was so much happier when I was gonna be your wife

We had a deal and I fucked it up when
I made the decision to become someone
We had the one thing that no one ever had
True love, it's true love

I ask Jesus to take me out of this life, baby
And I talk to Jesus and ask him if he'll think of saving me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh

I never meant to hurt you, baby
It's so hard to be true
In this world where everything's so black and blue
I never meant to hurt you, darling
It's so hard to be good
In this world where you do what you know you should

I want Jesus to take me out of this life, baby
And I talk to Jesus and ask him if he'll think of saving me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh