T… Read Full Bio ↴"So Legit" is a diss song by Lana del Rey, dedicated to Lady Gaga.
The song was leaked on July 22nd, 2013 and led to controversy between both fan bases.
So Legit
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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All the girls thought they could sing, but they’re really not shit
I don’t get it
You’re looking like a man, you’re talking like a baby
How the fuck is your song in a Coke commercial, crazy?
I don’t get it
Your taste once exquisite
What happened to Brooklyn, what happened to New York?
What happened to my scene, what happened to punk rock, rock?
You called me the queen of the downtown scene, babe
How the fuck would you go switch it up and then replace me?
I don’t get it, I’m so legit
Tell me, was it ‘cause I wasn’t platinum in jewels?
That perhaps you thought I was a little bit even uncool?
Kid, was that it?
Stefani, you suck, I know you’re selling twenty million
Wish they could have seen you when we booed you off in Williamsburg
You’re hurt, I know my words don’t hurt, yeah
Oh, girl, I see you walking 'round in your pearls
Thinking that you’re number one
You’re so funny, ‘cause honey, you’re not
What happened to Brooklyn, the last frontier?
They said you could make it anywhere if you can make it here
But where, no magic in the air
What happened to Brooklyn, what happened to our scene, baby?
Have we all gone Gaga crazy?
Remember when the streets used to be dangerous and we were born bad
And we were born bad?
Punk rock, punk rock
The boys used to punch each other in the face and girls were walking around wasted
And everyone had a good night, come back in sunlight
Punk rock, rock, rock
Lana Del Rey's "So Legit" is a song that is believed to be a direct attack on Lady Gaga. The lyrics express Lana's feelings of betrayal and confusion towards the artist. Lana sings about how Gaga used to be different and how she sold out. She refers to Gaga as Stefani, her real name, and mentions how Gaga used to be a part of the New York City punk rock scene, but now her music is being used in commercial advertisements. Lana expresses her confusion towards Gaga's success and how she could go from being a part of the "downtown scene" to the mainstream.
The lyrics also contain references to Lana's own insecurities about her success. She questions whether the reason Gaga moved on from the New York punk rock scene was because Lana was not "platinum in jewels" and therefore not cool enough for her. In the chorus, Lana asserts that she is "So Legit" and that Gaga is not as good as she thinks she is. The song ends with Lana reminiscing about the days when the punk rock scene was still dangerous and exciting, and how it has now become over-commercialized and superficial.
Overall, "So Legit" is a powerful and emotional song that reflects Lana's frustration with the music industry and her own insecurities about her place within it.
Line by Line Meaning
You were the freak king of the piercing shop
You used to be popular in your own small world
All the girls thought they could sing, but they’re really not shit
The girls around you were not talented enough to make it big in the music scene
I don’t get it
I don't understand why you would switch up and betray me
You’re looking like a man, you’re talking like a baby
You're trying too hard to be young and edgy
How the fuck is your song in a Coke commercial, crazy?
It's surprising that your music is being used in such corporate, mainstream settings
Your taste once exquisite
You used to have good taste but now it seems to have changed
What happened to Brooklyn, what happened to New York?
The place we used to know and love has changed a lot
You called me the queen of the downtown scene, babe
You used to see me as a leader in our community
How the fuck would you go switch it up and then replace me?
Why would you suddenly change your mind about me and replace me with someone else?
Tell me, was it ‘cause I wasn’t platinum in jewels?
Did you stop valuing me because I wasn't as rich and famous as other artists?
That perhaps you thought I was a little bit even uncool?
Did you start thinking that I wasn't cool enough for your new image?
Kid, was that it?
Is that the real reason why you betrayed me?
Stefani, you suck, I know you’re selling twenty million
You may be popular and successful, but I think your music is not genuine
Wish they could have seen you when we booed you off in Williamsburg
I remember when you were not well received by our community in Williamsburg
You’re hurt, I know my words don’t hurt, yeah
You may pretend that my words don't affect you, but I know they do
Oh, girl, I see you walking 'round in your pearls
You may look fancy and wealthy, but I know you are not truly authentic
Thinking that you’re number one
You may think you're on top of the world, but you're not
You’re so funny, ‘cause honey, you’re not
It's amusing to watch you try so hard to be something you're not
Have we all gone Gaga crazy?
Are we all just following the latest trends and not being true to ourselves?
Remember when the streets used to be dangerous and we were born bad
We used to be wild and rebellious, not conforming to anyone's expectations
And we were born bad?
Is it still possible for us to be wild and rebellious, or have we lost that spirit?
Punk rock, punk rock
Let's remember the good old days
The boys used to punch each other in the face and girls were walking around wasted
We used to be reckless and do crazy things that now seem unacceptable
And everyone had a good night, come back in sunlight
Despite our reckless behavior, we always managed to have a good time and make it home safe
Punk rock, rock, rock
Let's celebrate the true spirit of punk rock
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deepsi181
Man you nailed this one, my compliments
@ryankoski2916
Thank you so much!! :) I’m glad you liked it, it was a ton of fun to give a try!
@delreydelay
I love this! You're so iconic for this.
@pedromanzanaresgarcia
Love it 💕
@ryankoski2916
Thank you so much!!! :) ♥️
@RickyElizondo
amazing
@jessbibba4012
Ahhhh I love it
@ryankoski2916
Thank you so much!!! 😭♥️♥️
@lipa9121
so good! bravissimo
@rooseveltwilker
I really love this music... It’s so strong