It is the opening track from Lana Del Rey's sixth studio album of the same name.
Norman Fucking Rockwell
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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You fucked me so good that I almost said, "I love you"
You're fun and you're wild
But you don't know the half of the shit that you put me through
Your poetry's bad and you blame the news
But I can't change that and I can't change your mood
Ah-ah, oh
'Cause you're just a man
It's just what you do
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Yeah, you're just a man
All through and through
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Blue, blue, blue
Goddamn, man child
You act like a kid even though you stand six foot two
Self-loathing poet, resident Laurel Canyon know-it-all
You talk to the walls when the party gets bored of you
But I don't get bored, I just see it through
Why wait for the best when I could have you?
You
'Cause you're just a man
It's just what you do
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Yeah, you're just a man
All through and through
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Blue, blue
You make me blue
Blue, blue
Blue, blue, blue, blue
In "Norman Fucking Rockwell," Lana Del Rey sings about a troubled relationship with a man-child who seems to be caught up in his own childish ways. The man is fun and wild, but also puts her through a lot of emotional ups and downs. She mentions his bad poetry and tendency to blame the news for his moods, but seems to be unable to change him. Despite his flaws, she is still drawn to him and even almost says "I love you" after their sexual encounter.
Lana Del Rey also brings up the man's self-loathing tendencies and how he talks to the walls when he's feeling lonely. However, she stays with him because she sees something in him and believes in their connection. The chorus repeats the line "you're just a man," a subtle reminder that everyone has flaws and no one is perfect. The reference to coloring her blue could symbolize how he affects her emotionally or how he changes the way she sees herself.
Overall, the song is a commentary on an imperfect and tumultuous relationship that still holds some magic and allure. It speaks to the complexity of love and the struggles that come with it, as well as the need for acceptance and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Godamn, man child
Expressing displeasure towards a childish man
You fucked me so good that I almost said, 'I love you'
The man's sexual prowess caused the singer to feel emotionally attached
You're fun and you're wild
But you don't know the half of the shit that you put me through
Describing the man as having a carefree personality but being oblivious to how his actions affect her
Your poetry's bad and you blame the news
But I can't change that and I can't change your mood
Ah-ah, oh
Saying that the man is bad at writing poetry and uses current events as an excuse, making the singer feel helpless
'Cause you're just a man
It's just what you do
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Yeah, you're just a man
All through and through
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Blue, blue, blue
The man's behavior is typical of his gender, causing the singer to feel sad and blue
Goddamn, man child
You act like a kid even though you stand six foot two
Self-loathing poet, resident Laurel Can-you-know-it-all
You talk to the walls when the party gets bored of you
But I don't get bored, I just see it through
Why wait for the best when I could have you?
You
Describing the man as immature, arrogant and self-loathing, but the singer still chooses to stick with him and not wait for someone better
You make me blue
Blue, blue
Blue, blue, blue, blue
Reiterating the man's effect on her emotions, making her feel sad and blue
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Jack Antonoff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@teamomitskii
Cause you're just a man
It's just what you do
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Yeah, you're just a man
All through and through
Your head in your hands
As you color me blue
Blue, blue, blue
@lard5594
She's like that friend you can see once every 2 years and still feel close as ever
@asl6580
Like a best friend 🦋
@lard5594
Def
@sunshine7629
listen to this :)
https://youtu.be/dHEgR0aMIn4
@candycane5179
I know what you mean. I said she is like a Sister because she reminds me of mine!
@bradleyhanson9262
I have a friend like that, and she listens to Lana so this fits way too well.
@amydunneapologist88
she could sing me the dictionary and i would still cry
@daveh00d
h0lytoxic A is for Art Deco, B is for Baby.... keep going
@lilyjosehaokip9791
😄
@kushmanthebushman
you got issues