"Serene Queen" is an unreleased track by Lana Del Rey, believed to have bee… Read Full Bio ↴"Serene Queen" is an unreleased track by Lana Del Rey, believed to have been created during the Honeymoon or Lust for Life era. The song exudes a dreamy, ethereal vibe, encapsulating Lana’s signature blend of nostalgia, elegance, and introspection.

Lyrically, "Serene Queen" portrays Lana as a regal yet enigmatic figure, navigating love and life with grace and quiet strength. The song reflects on themes of independence, self-assuredness, and the desire for peace amidst chaos. With lines like “I’m your serene queen, ruling over my kingdom of calm,” Lana paints a vivid picture of her romanticized, almost mythical world.

Musically, the track is adorned with lush, cinematic instrumentation, including soft strings, twinkling piano, and a slow, sensual rhythm. Lana’s vocals are delicate yet commanding, delivering each lyric with a subtle, hypnotic allure. The production evokes the grandeur of classic Hollywood soundtracks while maintaining the introspective intimacy that defines much of her work.

Although "Serene Queen" remains unreleased, it has become a favorite among Lana’s fans, who admire its poetic lyricism and captivating atmosphere. The song is often seen as a celebration of self-empowerment and tranquility, further cementing Lana’s ability to create timeless and evocative music, even in her unreleased catalog.

serene QUEEN
Lana Del Rey Lyrics

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Why you so uptight, what’s the problem?
Everybody knows you're doing it anyway
Why you act so tight when you got so much?
You could be sending it my way
Those guys were cool
But you'll never give yourself away
And I’m not a fool, no, "I love you" I said

He had all his guns and
All his guns were blazing
Put his arms around me, so amazing
He had all his guns
All his guns were blazing
Put his arms around me, so amazing
Amazing, amazing, amazing

He'd call me the serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right)
The serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right)
The serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right now)
I don’t start fights but I’ll stop
'em all by my any means ha, ha, ha, ha, ha

Why you so upset, what’s the problem?
Everybody knows you’re doing it anyway
Why you act so tough when you got so much?
Going for you already those guys were cool
But you never gave yourself away
Baby it's true, you I’d never betray

He had all his guns and
All his guns were blazing

Put his arms around me, so amazing
He had all his guns
All his guns were blazing
Put his arms around me, so amazing
Amazing, amazing, amazing

He'd call me the serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right)
The serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right)
The serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right now)
I don’t start fights but I’ll stop
'em all by my any means ha, ha, ha, ha, ha

You think too much, you dream too much
You think too much, you dream too much
You think too much, you dream too much
But what a beautiful mind is such

He had all his guns and
All his guns were blazing
He never gave himself away
He had all his guns and
All his guns were blazing i’d never betray

He'd call me the serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right)
The serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right)
The serene queen (Come on baby
If you want it you can get it right now)
I don’t start fights but I’ll stop
'em all by my any means ha, ha, ha, ha, ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Serene Queen” are about a woman who exudes confidence and power despite the societal pressures that women face. The song starts off with a question directed to the person being addressed, asking why she seems to be uptight, while everybody knows she is living her life regardless of what others think. This can be interpreted as the artist addressing women who are driven to conform to society’s expectations of them. The artist encourages the woman to be comfortable in her skin and to embrace her sexual prowess, instead of being ashamed or apologetic about it.

The chorus features a man calling the woman in the song “the serene queen” as he admires her confidence and grace. He is amazed by her, and his actions illustrate this by putting his arms around her. However, the woman does not control the man, as the lyrics show that she would never betray him. The song continues to emphasize how the woman in the song is not defined by her relationship with men or societal expectations, but by her ability to be self-assured and confident.

In “Serene Queen,” Lana Del Rey talks about the power of femininity and how women should embrace their sexuality and not apologize for it. The song presents the idea that women do not need to conform to societal expectations and that they can enjoy life without shame or regrets.

Line by Line Meaning

Why you so uptight, what’s the problem?
What is bothering you so much? You should relax because everyone knows what you are doing anyway.

Everybody knows you're doing it anyway
Your actions are well-known to everyone.

Why you act so tight when you got so much?
You have so much to offer, but still, you are hesitant in your actions and hold yourself back.

You could be sending it my way
You should open up and share your desires with me.

Those guys were cool
You have had other men in your life, but they were not as important as me.

But you'll never give yourself away
You never fully commit to anyone or reveal your true feelings.

And I’m not a fool, no "I love you" I said
I am not foolish enough to say "I love you" without understanding your true intentions.

He had all his guns and / All his guns were blazing / Put his arms around me, so amazing
Despite having many weapons, he was tender and loving towards me which was incredible.

Amazing, amazing, amazing
I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful he was to me.

He'd call me the serene queen (Come on baby / If you want it you can get it right) The serene queen (Come on baby / If you want it you can get it right) The serene queen (Come on baby / If you want it you can get it right now)
He saw me as a calm and collected leader, and if he wanted to be with me, all he had to do was ask.

I don’t start fights but I’ll stop em all by my any means ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
I am not a confrontational person, but if necessary, I will use all means to protect myself or my loved ones.

You think too much, you dream too much / But what a beautiful mind is such
You worry and dream excessively, but your mind is full of creativity and beauty.

He never gave himself away / He had all his guns and / All his guns were blazing I'd never betray
He never let his guard down and protected himself with all his power. However, I would never betray him.

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