It is a heartfelt and reassuring song about the unconditional love and support of friends. The song is addressed to a woman who is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her baby, expressing that she need not write a letter because the singer will always be there for her. The chorus, "If you get the blues, baby blues / Just know this is your song / It'll live on and on, way past me and you / If you get the blues, baby blues / You've got us, we've got you / So there's nothing to lose, and we love you," emphasizes the core message of the song – a message of love and assurance to the new mother that her friends will always be there for her.
The song also touches on the struggles that the new mother may face, such as postpartum depression ("baby blues") and the stress of having a newborn. Despite these potential struggles, the singer reminds the new mother to keep dancing and never lose sight of the support system that surrounds her.
The second verse takes a humorous turn, with references to the new mother's boyfriend, Lilac Heaven (the name of the baby), and her iPhone 11. This verse seems to poke fun at the sometimes trivial and materialistic aspects of modern life, but ultimately ends with the message of love and support that runs throughout the song.
It is the fifteenth and final track from Lana Del Rey's eighth studio album, Blue Banisters.
Sweet Carolina
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Don't have to write me a letter
'Cause I'll always be right here
Closer to you than your next breath, my dear
We love every hair on your head
Love you like God loves you
My bae, I'm prepared for having the baby blues
Baby blues
Baby blues
If things ever go wrong
Just know this is your song and we love you
You name your babe Lilac Heaven
After your iPhone 11
"Crypto forever" screams your stupid boyfriend
Fuck you, Kevin
We love every freckle you have
We love you like God loves you
If you're ever stressed out, just dance in the night
If you get those baby blues
Baby blues
Baby blues
If things ever go wrong
Just know this is your song and we love you
Pink slippers all on the floor and
Woven nets over the door
It's as close as we'll get to the dream that they had
In the one night sixties
And Jason is out in the lawn
And he powerwashes every time things go wrong
If you're stressed out just know you can dance to your song
'Cause we got you
If you get the blues
Baby blues
Just know this is your song
It'll live on and on way past me and you
If you get the blues
Baby blues
You've got us, we've got you
So there's nothing to lose, and we love you
So don't write me a letter
I'll always be right here
Closer to you than your next breath, my dear
The lyrics to Lana Del Rey's song "Sweet Carolina" speak to a sense of devoted love and support for the song's titular character. It suggests that there is no need for a letter because the singer is always there for her. She is told that she is loved for every aspect of herself, from the freckles on her skin to the hairs on her head, and is loved so deeply that it is compared to God's love. Despite this assurance, the song acknowledges the existence of the "baby blues." While we don't know exactly what this means without context, it can be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficult emotions that come after a major life event, such as having a baby or experiencing a loss.
The second verse seems to delve deeper into the life and personality of the character. We learn that she has a boyfriend who is into cryptocurrency and is despised by the singer ("Fuck you, Kevin"). We also learn that she has named her baby Lilac Heaven after her iPhone 11, which could be seen as a critique of modern society's attachment to technology. The verse ends with a suggestion to dance if the character ever becomes stressed out, which is echoed in the chorus that insists that the song is hers and that she should remember the people who love her.
Overall, "Sweet Carolina" is a song that tells the story of a character who is loved deeply and unconditionally, but who may still struggle with difficult emotions. The song seems to suggest that love and music can be powerful antidotes to these negative feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't have to write me a letter
You don't have to send me a written note
'Cause I'll always be right here
Because I'll always be by your side
Closer to you than your next breath, my dear
I'll be even closer to you than your own breath
We love every hair on your head
We love everything about you, right down to every hair on your head
Love you like God loves you
We love you with a love that's as deep and real as the love of God
And you say that you're scared
You've confided that you're worried and afraid
My bae, I'm prepared for having the baby blues
My dear, I'm ready to be there for you when you feel down or overwhelmed after having a baby
If things ever go wrong
In case anything ever goes awry
Just know this is your song and we love you
Know that this song is for you and we love you unconditionally
You name your babe Lilac Heaven
You choose to name your baby Lilac Heaven
After your iPhone 11
Inspired by your iPhone 11, likely your favorite item
"Crypto forever" screams your stupid boyfriend
Your foolish boyfriend is loudly proclaiming his love of cryptocurrency
Fuck you, Kevin
An expression of distaste for Kevin's behavior or attitude
Pink slippers all on the floor and
Pink slippers are scattered on the floor, indicating a cozy atmosphere
Woven nets over the door
There are nets hanging over the door, possibly for authenticity or decoration
It's as close as we'll get to the dream that they had
This is the closest we'll come to recreating the idealistic dreams of the 1960s
In the one night sixties
In the idyllic and romanticized version of the 60s that exists in people's minds
And Jason is out in the lawn
Jason is currently in the yard
And he powerwashes every time things go wrong
He uses a high-pressure hose to clean the patio, possibly as a coping mechanism
If you're stressed out just know you can dance to your song
If you're feeling anxious, dance to the rhythm of your life
'Cause we got you
Because we're here for you
Just know this is your song
Remember that this is your personal anthem
It'll live on and on way past me and you
This song will continue to exist and resonate for generations to come
You've got us, we've got you
You can depend on us, and we'll depend on you
So there's nothing to lose, and we love you
There's no reason to be fearful, and we love you wholeheartedly
So don't write me a letter
So please don't feel obligated to send me anything in writing
I'll always be right here
I'll always be near in spirit
Closer to you than your next breath, my dear
I'll be by your side even closer than your own breath
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Alana Champion, Chuck Grant, Robert Grant Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@baljingaravt6346
"Sweet Carolina"
(Okay)
Don't have to write me a letter
'Cause I'll always be right here
Closer to you than your next breath, my dear
We love every hair on your head
Love you like God loves you
And you say that you're scared
Might be unprepared for havin' the baby blues
Baby blues, baby blues
If things ever go wrong
Just know this is your song and we love you
You name your babe Lilac Heaven
After your iPhone 11
"Crypto forever" screams your stupid boyfriend
Fuck you, Kevin
We love every freckle you have
We love you like God loves you
If you're ever stressed out, just dance in the night
If you get those baby blues
Baby blues, baby blues
If things ever go wrong
Just know this is your song and we love you
Pink slippers all on the floor and woven nets over the door
It's as close as we'll get to the dream that they had
In the one night sixties, and
Jason is out in the lawn
And he powerwashes every time things go wrong
If you're stressed out, just know you can dance to your song
'Cause we got you
If you get the blues, baby blues
Just know this is your song
It'll live on and on, way past me and you
If you get the blues, baby blues
You've got us, we've got you
So there's nothing to lose, and we love you
So don't write me a letter
I'll always be right here
Closer to you than your next breath, my dear
@bagel7080
I think this is her sweetest song yet
@giovanni4068
Agree
@cremebootay
For sure. So vulnerable yet comforting.
@lua3
this and cherry blossom ❤️❤️❤️
@catapimbaz
With cherry blossoms
@hyukbarbie
Without a doubt
@heli_3105
The fact that this is about her sister Chuck, a.k.a. Carolina makes this even more emotional
@american11asshole
Her sister’s name is Caroline.
@manchestersisters1420
@@american11asshole yep it is, but her nickname is chuck
@MadelineJoy818
I know 😭😭😭❤😇