National Anthem
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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What's your address?
I'm your national anthem, God, you're so handsome
Take me to the Hamptons, Bugatti Veyron
He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon
Holdin' me for ransom, upper echelon
He says to be cool but, I don't know how yet
I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes" (yes, yes)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Ooh yeah, baby, bow down, makin' me say, "Wow," now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the sky, summer's in the air
And baby, Heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
Money is the reason we exist
Everybody knows it, it's a fact, kiss, kiss
I sing the national anthem
While I'm standing over your body, hold you like a python
And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on
See what you've done to me, King of Chevron?
He said to be cool but, I'm already coolest
I said to get real, don't you know who you're dealing with?
Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Ooh yeah, baby, bow down, makin' me say, "Wow," now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the sky, summer's in the air
And baby, Heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
It's a love story for the new age
For the six-page, we're on a quick, sick rampage
Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin', excessive buyin'
Overdose and dyin' on our drugs and our love
And our dreams and our rage
Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake
Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me
He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell
Keep me safe in his Bell Tower Hotel
Money is the anthem of success
So put on mascara and your party dress
I'm your national anthem, boy put your hands up
Give me a standing ovation
Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of
Sweetness and danger, queen of Saigon
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Ooh yeah, baby, bow down, makin' me say, "Wow," now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the sky, summer's in the air
And baby, Heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
In Lana Del Rey's song "National Anthem," the lyrics convey a sense of glamour, wealth, and luxury as she addresses her lover or the idea of a lover. The song begins with the line "Money is the anthem, of success," which sets the tone for the lavish lifestyle that is portrayed throughout the rest of the track. The lyrics suggest that the couple is planning to go out and asks for the address, but quickly transitions to a sense of infatuation as Lana sings "I'm your national anthem, God, you're so handsome."
She continues to describe the lavish life they lead, wanting to be taken to the Hamptons and being held for ransom. Though her lover tells her to be cool, she doesn't understand how to do so yet. The chorus highlights the Americana theme, with "red, white, blue's in the sky, summer's in the air, and baby, Heaven's in your eyes, I'm your national anthem." The second verse focuses on the couple's excessive lifestyle of wining and dining, drinking and driving, and overdosing on their love, drugs, and dreams. The song ends with Lana encouraging her lover to remind her that money is the anthem of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Money is the anthem, of success, so before we go out
What's your address?
Success is all about money, so tell me where you live before we head out.
I'm your national anthem, God, you're so handsome
Take me to the Hamptons, Bugatti Veyron
He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon
Holdin' me for ransom, upper echelon
He says to be cool but, I don't know how yet
Wind in my hair, hand on the back of my neck
I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes" (yes, yes)
I am the embodiment of the nation, and you're so charming I want to spend luxurious time with you. You don't follow any rules, and you're holding me captive with your high status. You tell me to relax, but I don't know how. I feel your touch on my neck as the wind blows through my hair. I ask if we can party and you agree.
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Ooh yeah, baby, bow down, makin' me say, "Wow," now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the sky, summer's in the air
And baby, Heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
Declare your love for me and make me feel like royalty. Take me out and sweet talk me. The colors of the nation are in the sky, summer is in the air, and I see heaven in your eyes. I am the embodiment of the nation.
Money is the reason we exist
Everybody knows it, it's a fact, kiss, kiss
Money is why we live, and everyone knows it. It's a fact, so kiss me.
I sing the national anthem
While I'm standing over your body, hold you like a python
And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on
See what you've done to me, King of Chevron?
He said to be cool but, I'm already coolest
I said to get real, don't you know who you're dealing with?
Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?
As I sing the anthem, I hold you close and tight like a snake, making you lust for me. You can't help touching me and undressing yourself. You have such impact on me, my Chevron King. You tell me to be calm, but I am already cool. I tell you to get real and realize who you're dealing with. Will you buy me expensive jewelry?
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Ooh yeah, baby, bow down, makin' me say, "Wow," now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the sky, summer's in the air
And baby, Heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
Declare your love for me again and make me feel supreme. Take me out and pamper me. The colors of the nation are in the sky, and summer is here, and I see heaven in your eyes. I am your country's epitome.
It's a love story for the new age
For the six-page, we're on a quick, sick rampage
Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin', excessive buyin'
Overdose and dyin' on our drugs and our love
And our dreams and our rage
Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake
Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me
He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell
Keep me safe in his Bell Tower Hotel
This is a modern love story told in six pages, a tale of our dangerous, adventurous, and sinful love. We indulge in fine dining, drunk driving, and excessive spending, leading to a fatal end from our love, our fantasies, and our anger. We cannot differentiate between reality and fiction. I feel lonely in the darkness, desperate for someone to hold me. He can do that very well, and I feel secure as we reside in his grand hotel.
Money is the anthem of success
So put on mascara and your party dress
The hymn of victory is money, so let's get dressed up and celebrate.
I'm your national anthem, boy put your hands up
Give me a standing ovation
Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of
Sweetness and danger, queen of Saigon
I am the nation's personification, and you should applaud me. You have arrived in a place where there's beauty and danger, as I am the queen of Saigon.
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the principal song of prosperity. You are so attractive, and money is the success song that will play always.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Sneddon, Justin Parker, Penny Elizabeth Foster, James Bauer-Mein, Elizabeth Grant, Lizzie Grant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ciggywater
such a goddess
@hongnhintaylorsversion5687
Money is the anthem of success
So before we go out, what's your address?
I'm your national anthem
God, you're so handsome
Take me to the Hamptons, Bugatti Veyron
He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon
Holding me for ransom, upper echelon
He says to be cool but, I don't know how yet
Wind in my hair, hand on the back of my neck
I said, "Can we party later on?"
He said, "Yes, yes, yes"
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue is in the sky
Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
Money is the reason we exist
Everybody knows it, it's a fact (kiss, kiss)
I sing the national anthem while I'm standin'
Over your body, hold you like a python
And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on
See what you've done to me, King of Chevron
He said to be cool but, I'm already coolest
I said to get real, "Don't you know who you're dealing with?"
"Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?"
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue is in the sky
Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
It's a love story for the new age, for the sixth page
We're on a quick, sick rampage
Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin'
Excessive buyin', overdose and dyin'
On our drugs, and our love, and our dreams, and our rage
Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake
Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me
He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell
Keep me safe in his bell tower hotel
Money is the anthem of success
So put on mascara and your party dress
I'm your national anthem, boy, put your hands up
Give me a standin' ovation
Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of
Sweetness and danger, Queen of Saigon
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now)
Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue is in the sky
Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes
I'm your national anthem
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome
Money is the anthem of success
@pri-d5f
money is the reason we exist
everybody knows it
its a fact
kiss kiss
@soyeonsoo9572
@@is4on no
@is4on
@@sophie8562 ohhhhh ok
@is4on
@@soyeonsoo9572 well I mean itโs true tho
@awhmxrs9749
@@uhmlol26 can you not โAdam and eve shipperโ ??๐ thatโs fcking disrespectful learn how to respect peopleโs beliefs๐
@soyeonsoo9572
@@is4on It isnt.
@nikkodotrar
1:19 Saving it for myself ๐
@kotarobokuto2221
๐ฉ yes
@ridhimaarora4371
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