Carmen
Lana Del Rey 1 - BORN TO DIE [PARADISE EDITION]/Lana Del Rey Lyrics

Darling, darling, doesn't have a problem
This girl seems carefree and without troubles.

Lying to herself 'cause her liquor's top shelf
She drinks expensive alcohol to forget about her problems and escape reality.

It's alarming, honestly how charming she can be
Despite her issues, she is likable and persuasive.

Fooling everyone, telling Hum she's having fun
She pretends to be happy and enjoying life, but in reality, she is miserable.

She says, "you don't want to be like me
She advises people not to follow her path.

Don't wanna see all the things I've seen"
She has experienced unpleasant things that she wouldn't want others to go through.

I'm dying, I'm dying
Her situation is dire and she feels like she's slowly fading away.

She says, "you don't want to get this way
She tells others to avoid ending up like her.

Famous, and dumb, at an early age
Being young and famous can lead to bad decisions and consequences.

Lying, I'm lying
She admits to herself that she is lying about her situation and feelings.

The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen
She is attractive and captivating to everyone around her.

She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes
She is flirtatious and charming, making people feel excited and happy.

She laughs like God, her mind's like a diamond
She is confident and has a sharp mind, making her seem almost godly.

Buy her tonight, she's still shining
Despite her issues, she is still beautiful and engaging.

Like lightning, oh, like lightning
Her appeal is strong and quick, like a sudden bolt of lightning.

Carmen, Carmen, staying up 'til morning
Her wild and reckless behavior leads her to stay up all night.

Only seventeen, but she walks the streets so mean
Despite her young age, she has a tough and cool personality.

It's alarming, truly, how disarming you can be
Her attractiveness and charm can be deceiving and dangerous.

Eating soft ice cream, Coney Island queen
She indulges in simple pleasures and is seen as a leader or royalty in her environment.

Looking for fun, get me high for free
She seeks out fun and excitement, even if it means using drugs or other people's money.

Street walk at night, and a star by day
She lives a double life, roaming the streets at night and being a celebrity during the day.

It's tiring, tiring
Her lifestyle is exhausting and draining.

Baby's all dressed up with nowhere to go
She seems ready for anything, but in reality, she has nowhere to go and nothing to do.

That's the little story of the girl you know
This is just a small glimpse into the life of the girl known as Carmen.

Relying on the kindness of strangers
She is dependent on others for help and support.

Tyin' cherry knots, smilin', doin' party favors
She is always trying to please others and make them happy.

Put your red dress on, put your lipstick on
She is always putting on a show, making herself look good for others.

Sing your song, song, now, the camera's on
She is always performing, even when the camera is on her.

And you're alive again
This is when she feels most alive and free from her problems.

Mon amour, je sais que tu m'aimes aussi
My love, I know you love me too (in French).

Tu as besoin de moi
You need me.

Tu as besoin de moi dans ta vie
You need me in your life.

Tu ne peux vivre sans moi
You can't live without me.

Et je mourrais sans toi
And I would die without you.

Je tuerais pour toi
I would kill for you.