Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a music career. After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey's breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she subsequently signed a recording contract with Polydor and Interscope. She achieved critical and commercial success with her second album, Born to Die (2012), which contained the sleeper hit "Summertime Sadness". Del Rey's third album, Ultraviolence (2014), featured greater use of guitar-driven instrumentation and debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200. Her fourth and fifth albums, Honeymoon (2015) and Lust for Life (2017), saw a return to the stylistic traditions of her earlier releases, while her critically acclaimed sixth album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), explored soft rock. Her next studio albums, Chemtrails Over the Country Club and Blue Banisters, followed in 2021. Her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” was released on all platforms March 24th 2023. It includes singles like the title track - "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd", "A&W", and "The Grants".
Del Rey has collaborated on soundtracks for visual media; in 2013, she wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed musical short Tropico and released "Young and Beautiful" for the romantic drama The Great Gatsby. In 2014, she recorded "Once Upon a Dream" for the dark fantasy adventure film Maleficent and the self-titled theme song for the biopic Big Eyes. Del Rey collaborated with Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus on "Don't Call Me Angel" for the action comedy Charlie's Angels (2019), which peaked at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, Del Rey published the poetry and photography collection Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass (2020).
She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for six Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Variety honored her at their Hitmakers Awards for being "one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century".
butterflies pt.2
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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But we all got a hunch that
Maybe you've gone astray
Control yourself, but it's so hard
When you can look so good on Sunday
I know he knows that I
Knew what he's thinking i know he knows
I know he knows that what he's doing is wrong
My baby has an eye for pretty things
Pretty things
He thinks that little girls are
Butterflies and clips their wings
Sicko, psycho, sicko, but he's my beau
Puts them on a roller coaster
Lures them in with Coca-Cola!
Boy, you've been catching butterflies
All the girls believe your lies, don't they?
Boy, you can pin me up if you like
A pin-up in a lonely sky, baby
You give me butterflies
You're catchin' butterflies
You give me butterflies, I'm fluttering
Fluttering high
You're hot to trot, but boy, you got a
Secret that you cannot betray
He likes it hot, you're burning up
But baby boy, your secret is safe
I know he know that I knew what he's thinking
I know he know i know he know that what
He's teaching is wrong but, honey
This preacher's song has got me too far gone
My baby has an eye for girls who sing
Girls who sing
He's lucky I'm the type, that's his thing
That's his thing
Sicko, psycho, sicko, but he's my beau
Dresses up in rings and rollers
Poses as a Holy Roller!
Boy, you've been catching butterflies
All the girls believe your lies, don't they?
Boy, you can pin me up if you like
A pin-up in a lonely sky, baby
You give me butterflies
You're catchin' butterflies
You give me butterflies, I'm fluttering
Fluttering high
His butterflies are in a golden cage
Safe and bound he puts on "Lola" by The
Kinks and he dances 'round
And he's so happy that his feet
Don't even touch the ground
And I'm in love cause I was
Lost and now I'm finally found
Boy, you've been catching butterflies
All the girls believe your lies, don't they?
Boy, you can pin me up if you like
A pin-up in a lonely sky, baby
You give me butterflies
You're catchin' butterflies
You give me butterflies, I'm fluttering
Fluttering
Fluttering, fluttering
Fluttering, fluttering fluttering
(Psycho, sicko, psycho)
In Lana Del Rey's song "Butterflies Pt. 2," the lyrics explore the complicated dynamics of a toxic relationship. The song's protagonist is aware of the wrongdoings of her partner, who she refers to as "hot for God," suggesting hypocrisy and a faith-driven facade. Despite knowing that her partner is doing something wrong, she encourages him to continue, even calling it a "sad song." This alludes to her acceptance of his manipulative behavior and her willingness to participate in it.
The lyrics further delve into the partner's objectification of women, comparing them to butterflies whose wings he clips. He is portrayed as a sick and manipulative individual, using roller coasters and Coca-Cola to lure young girls. The singer acknowledges his actions, labeling him a "sicko" and a "psycho," but still identifies him as her "beau," revealing her conflicted emotions. She justifies her acceptance of his actions by highlighting her own qualities that he desires, such as being a girl who sings.
In the latter part of the song, the singer describes how her partner puts on a song by The Kinks, "Lola," dances around, and is filled with happiness. She emphasizes that he keeps his imagined butterflies in a golden cage, metaphorically referencing his control over women. Despite the toxicity, the singer proclaims her love for him, feeling found in the relationship, despite having been lost before.
Line by Line Meaning
You're hot for God
You have a strong passion or desire for spiritual fulfillment
But we all got a hunch that
Many people have a suspicion or intuition that
Maybe you've gone astray
Perhaps you have veered off the path of righteousness or lost your way
Control yourself, but it's so hard
Maintain self-discipline, although it is challenging
When you can look so good on Sunday
Despite your questionable actions, you appear to be virtuous and righteous in public
I know he knows that I
I am aware that he is aware that I
Knew what he's thinking i know he knows
Understood his thoughts, and I am aware that he is aware of my understanding
I know he knows that what he's doing is wrong
I am cognizant that he is aware that his actions are unethical or immoral
But I just tell him "Go on, sing a sad song"
However, I encourage him to continue his wrongful behavior
My baby has an eye for pretty things
My sweetheart is attracted to beautiful objects or individuals
He thinks that little girls are
He believes that young girls represent
Butterflies and clips their wings
Delicate creatures, and he limits their potential or freedom
Sicko, psycho, sicko, but he's my beau
He may have unusual or disturbing tendencies, but I still consider him my love
Puts them on a roller coaster
He emotionally manipulates them, taking them on a turbulent emotional ride
Lures them in with Coca-Cola!
He entices them with simple pleasures or enticing experiences
Boy, you've been catching butterflies
You have been attracting and captivating many young women
All the girls believe your lies, don't they?
All the girls fall for your deceptive words and actions, right?
Boy, you can pin me up if you like
You have the power to possess or control me as if I were a collectible item
A pin-up in a lonely sky, baby
I would be like a seductive image in a desolate or isolated place
You give me butterflies
You evoke a feeling of excitement or nervousness in me
You're catchin' butterflies
You are attracting many individuals who are captivated by you
You give me butterflies, I'm fluttering
You make me feel a fluttering sensation of anticipation or excitement
Fluttering high
Soaring or experiencing intense emotions
You're hot to trot, but boy, you got a
You are eager and ready for action, but you possess a
Secret that you cannot betray
Undisclosed information that you must not reveal
He likes it hot, you're burning up
He enjoys passionate situations and you are becoming overwhelmed by intense emotions
But baby boy, your secret is safe
However, my dear, I will protect and keep your secret secure
I know he know that I knew what he's thinking
I am aware that he is aware that I understood his thoughts
I know he know i know he know that what
I am aware that he is aware that I am aware of his knowledge
He's teaching is wrong but, honey
His teachings or actions are incorrect or morally objectionable, but, my dear
This preacher's song has got me too far gone
I have become deeply entranced or influenced by this preacher's message or aura
My baby has an eye for girls who sing
My loved one is attracted to females who possess musical talents
Girls who sing
Females who express themselves through their singing abilities
He's lucky I'm the type, that's his thing
He is fortunate that I fit his desired type or preference
That's his thing
That is his particular interest or inclination
Sicko, psycho, sicko, but he's my beau
Although he may have disturbing tendencies, he is still my partner
Dresses up in rings and rollers
He adorns himself with jewelry and hair accessories
Poses as a Holy Roller!
He pretends to be a devoutly religious person
His butterflies are in a golden cage
His captivated individuals are confined or restricted by his influence or control
Safe and bound he puts on "Lola" by The
Secured and tied, he plays the song "Lola" by The
Kinks and he dances 'round
Kinks, and he joyfully dances in circles
And he's so happy that his feet
He experiences immense happiness to the extent that his feet
Don't even touch the ground
Do not make contact with the ground due to his elation
And I'm in love cause I was
And I am in love because I was
Lost and now I'm finally found
Previously lost, but now I have finally discovered my true self or purpose
Fluttering, fluttering
Experiencing a continuous and rapid movement or vibration
Fluttering, fluttering fluttering
Repeatedly fluttering, vibrating, or oscillating
(Psycho, sicko, psycho)
(Mentally disturbed, crazy, mentally disturbed)
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