This Is What Makes Us Girls
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
Remember how we used to party up all night?
Sneaking out and looking for a taste of real life
Drinking in the small town firelight
(Pabst Blue Ribbon on ice)
Sweet sixteen, and we had arrived
Walking down the streets as they whistle, "Hi, hi!"
Stealin' police cars with the senior guys
Teachers said we'd never make it out alive
There she was, my new best friend
While she starts to cry
Mascara running down her little Bambi eyes
"Lana, how I hate those guys"
This is what makes us girls
We all look for heaven and we put love first
Something that we'd die for, it's our curse
Don't cry about it, don't cry about it
This is what makes us girls
We don't stick together 'cause we put love first
Don't cry about him, don't cry about him
It's all gonna happen (happen)
And that's where the beginning of the end begun
Everybody knew that we had too much fun
We were skipping school and drinking on the job
With the boss
Sweet sixteen, and we had arrived
Baby's table dancing at the local dive
Cheering our names in the pink spotlight
Drinking cherry schnapps in the velvet night
Yo, we used to go break into the hotel
Glimmering, we'd swim
Running from the cops in our black bikini tops
Screaming, "Get us while we're hot, get us while we're hot"
(C'mon, take a shot)
This is what makes us girls
We all look for heaven and we put love first
Something that we'd die for, it's our curse
Don't cry about it, don't cry about it
This is what makes us girls
We don't stick together 'cause we put love first
Don't cry about him, don't cry about him
It's all gonna happen (happen)
The prettiest in-crowd that you had ever seen
Ribbons in our hair, and our eyes gleamed dream
A freshmen generation of degenerate beauty queens
And you know something?
They were the only friends I ever had
We got into trouble, and when stuff got bad
I got sent away, I was waving on the train platform
Crying 'cause I know I'm never coming back
This is what makes us girls
We all look for heaven and we put love first
Something' that we'd die for, it's our curse
Don't cry about it, don't cry about it
This is what makes us girls
We don't stick together 'cause we put love first
Don't cry about him, don't cry about him
It's all gonna happen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tim Larcombe, Elizabeth Grant, James Irvin
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Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, better known as Lana Del Rey, is a singer-songwriter and producer from Lake Placid, New York, United States. Del Rey is known for embellishing her songs and music videos with an eerily nostalgic vibe heavy on Americana themes, including images of surfing, Coney Island, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe. She has also listed a large number of her artistic influences, including Allen Ginsberg, Elvis Presley, Britney Spears Read Full BioElizabeth Woolridge Grant, better known as Lana Del Rey, is a singer-songwriter and producer from Lake Placid, New York, United States. Del Rey is known for embellishing her songs and music videos with an eerily nostalgic vibe heavy on Americana themes, including images of surfing, Coney Island, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe. She has also listed a large number of her artistic influences, including Allen Ginsberg, Elvis Presley, Britney Spears, Nina Simone, Nirvana, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Antony and the Johnsons, actor and filmmaker John Waters, artists Mark Ryden and Marilyn Minter, and photographers Juergen Teller and Philip-Lorca diCorcia.
Sirens (as pseudonym of May Jailer) (2006)
"Sirens" is an unpublished album by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, under the pseudonym May Jailer. Recorded in 2005, its release took place unofficially, after being cast on YouTube in May 2012.
Kill Kill (EP) (2008)
"Kill Kill" is the first extended play (EP) of American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Released on October 21, 2008, through 5 Points Records, while Del Rey used the stage name Lizzy Grant. The EP contains three tracks, all of which were included in their debut album titled, Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant (2010). Yayo was re-recorded and included in the singer's third EP, Paradise (2012). "Kill Kill" was the EP's only single. A video for the track was published in 2008.
Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant (2010)
"Lana Del Ray a.k.a. Lizzy Grant" is the first album by American singer Lana Del Rey. The album was only released as a digital download on January 4, 2010 under the name Lizzy Grant by the independent record company 5 Points Records.
The album was digitally released through iTunes, which was sold briefly before being removed after the publisher could no longer promote the album. After releasing Born to Die (2012) under the stage name Lana Del Rey, she spoke in an interview that, in short, would like to relaunch the album.
Lana Del Rey (EP) (2012)
"Lana Del Rey EP" is the second extended play (EP) of the singer and American writer Lana Del Rey. It was released on January 10, 2012 in the United States by Stranger Records and Interscope Records. The EP has four tracks and was released to anticipate the debut of Lana Del Rey on a major label. Musically, it is an indie pop work, influenced by several genres like baroque pop and alternative hip-hop, while its lyrical content is mostly about love.
Born to Die (2012)
In June 2011, Del Rey was signed with Stranger Records and issued the “Video Games” single. In October 2011 she signed with Interscope Records. Her next album, "Born to Die", was released worldwide on 31 January 2012 under Interscope. The second single and title track, "Born to Die," was released on January 27, 2012.
Ultraviolence (2014)
"Ultraviolence" was released on June 13, 2014. The album was produced by Dan Auerbach (from The Black Keys).
Honeymoon (2015)
"Honeymoon" is the fourth studio album by Del Rey, released on Sept 18, 2015 on the UMG. It was produced by Del Rey together with Rick Nowels and Kieron Menzies.
Lust for Life (2017)
Early in 2017, Del Rey released her first single since 2015, called “Love”. The track was produced by Del Rey, Rick Nowels, Benny Blanco, Emile Haynie and Kieron Menzies. The album, Lust for Life, released on 21 July 2017.
Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019)
Mostly produced by Del Rey and Jack Antonoff, Lana released her sixth studio album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!” on August 30th 2019. The album received widespread critical exclaim, garnering the highest Pitchfork score for a solo female artist this decade with a 9.4.
Sirens (as pseudonym of May Jailer) (2006)
"Sirens" is an unpublished album by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, under the pseudonym May Jailer. Recorded in 2005, its release took place unofficially, after being cast on YouTube in May 2012.
Kill Kill (EP) (2008)
"Kill Kill" is the first extended play (EP) of American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Released on October 21, 2008, through 5 Points Records, while Del Rey used the stage name Lizzy Grant. The EP contains three tracks, all of which were included in their debut album titled, Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant (2010). Yayo was re-recorded and included in the singer's third EP, Paradise (2012). "Kill Kill" was the EP's only single. A video for the track was published in 2008.
Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant (2010)
"Lana Del Ray a.k.a. Lizzy Grant" is the first album by American singer Lana Del Rey. The album was only released as a digital download on January 4, 2010 under the name Lizzy Grant by the independent record company 5 Points Records.
The album was digitally released through iTunes, which was sold briefly before being removed after the publisher could no longer promote the album. After releasing Born to Die (2012) under the stage name Lana Del Rey, she spoke in an interview that, in short, would like to relaunch the album.
Lana Del Rey (EP) (2012)
"Lana Del Rey EP" is the second extended play (EP) of the singer and American writer Lana Del Rey. It was released on January 10, 2012 in the United States by Stranger Records and Interscope Records. The EP has four tracks and was released to anticipate the debut of Lana Del Rey on a major label. Musically, it is an indie pop work, influenced by several genres like baroque pop and alternative hip-hop, while its lyrical content is mostly about love.
Born to Die (2012)
In June 2011, Del Rey was signed with Stranger Records and issued the “Video Games” single. In October 2011 she signed with Interscope Records. Her next album, "Born to Die", was released worldwide on 31 January 2012 under Interscope. The second single and title track, "Born to Die," was released on January 27, 2012.
Ultraviolence (2014)
"Ultraviolence" was released on June 13, 2014. The album was produced by Dan Auerbach (from The Black Keys).
Honeymoon (2015)
"Honeymoon" is the fourth studio album by Del Rey, released on Sept 18, 2015 on the UMG. It was produced by Del Rey together with Rick Nowels and Kieron Menzies.
Lust for Life (2017)
Early in 2017, Del Rey released her first single since 2015, called “Love”. The track was produced by Del Rey, Rick Nowels, Benny Blanco, Emile Haynie and Kieron Menzies. The album, Lust for Life, released on 21 July 2017.
Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019)
Mostly produced by Del Rey and Jack Antonoff, Lana released her sixth studio album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!” on August 30th 2019. The album received widespread critical exclaim, garnering the highest Pitchfork score for a solo female artist this decade with a 9.4.
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Samantha C.C
Remember how we used to party up all night
Sneaking out and looking for a taste of real life
Drinking in the small town firelight
(Pabst blue ribbon on ice)
Sweet sixteen and we had arrived
Walkin' down the streets as they whistle, hi, hi!
Stealin' police cars with the senior guys
Teachers said we'd never make it out alive
There she was my new best friend
High heels in her hands, swayin' in the wind
Oh, she starts to cry, mascara running down her little bambi eyes
Lana, how I hate those guys
This is what makes us girls
We all look for heaven and we put our love first
Something that we'd die for
It's a curse
Don't cry about it, don't cry about it
This is what makes us girls
We don't stick together, 'cause we put our love first
Don't cry about him, don't cry about him
It's all gonna happen
And that's where the beginning of the end began
Everybody knew that we had too much fun
We were skippin' school and drinkin' on the job
(With the boss)
Sweet sixteen and we had arrived
Baby's table dancin' at the local dive
Cheerin' our names in the pink spotlight
Drinkin' cherry schnapps in the velvet night
Yo, we used to go break in to the hotel
Glimmering and we’d swim
Runnin' from the cops in our black bikini tops
Screaming "get us while we're hot"
Get us while we're hot
(Come on take a shot)
This is what makes us girls
We all look for heaven and we put love first
Something that we'd die for
It's a curse
Don't cry about it, don't cry about it
This is what makes us girls
We don't stick together, 'cause we put our love first
Don't cry about him, don't cry about him
It's all gonna happen
The prettiest in crowd that you had ever seen
Ribbons in our hair and our eyes gleamed mean
A freshmen generation of degenerate beauty queens
And you know something?
They were the only friends I ever had
We got into trouble and when stuff got bad
I got sent away, I was wavin' on the train platform
Crying, 'cause I know I'm never comin' back
This is what makes us girls
We all look for heaven and we put our love first
Something that we'd die for
It's a curse
Don't cry about it, don't cry about it
This is what makes us girls
We don't stick together, 'cause we put our love first
Don't cry about him, don't cry about him
It's all gonna happen
Khushi
And the funny thing is that once you start listening to Lana's songs, you don't feel like listening to other artists 🤪
Hello
For reallllll
WilkSzary
Ehmmm...not true :D
Janna Mora
True, aside from theivery corporation I don't
Vintage girl11
@Losers Club well I’m glad I found someone who is a it fan and a Lana fan haajhq
Vintage girl11
@Losers Club yes
우석
'Born to Die' is just crazy.
I can't find a song that isn't a masterpiece.
Evadne Gustafson
I ignored BTD for ages, but I listened to Diet Mountain Dew and Carmen and fell in love again
Sleep deprived
I Agree!
Karine D'avila
I totally agree!