Carmen
Lana Rey Lyrics

Darling, darling, doesn't have a problem
The singer is introduced - she appears to be carefree and without issues.

Lying to herself 'cause her liquor's top shelf
She hides her problems by drinking high-quality liquor.

It's alarming, honestly how charming she can be
Despite her problems, others find her likable and attractive.

Fooling everyone, telling Hum she's having fun
She pretends to be happy and enjoys life, but it is all a facade.

She says, 'you don't want to be like me
She warns others to not follow in her footsteps.

Don't wanna see all the things I've seen'
She has had a difficult life and witnessed things she wishes others don't have to experience.

I'm dying, I'm dying
She feels like she is slowly deteriorating and cannot cope with life.

The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen
Despite her personal issues, she is still attractive to both genders.

She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes
She is charming and can make others feel special.

She laughs like God, her mind's like a diamond
She is confident and seems to have a sharp, clever mind.

Buy her tonight, she's still shining
She is still attractive and alluring to others.

Like lightning, oh, like lightning
She has a powerful and electrifying presence.

Carmen, Carmen, staying up 'til morning
The singer is named and described as someone who stays up all night.

Only seventeen, but she walks the streets so mean
Although she's young, she has a tough exterior and can handle herself on the streets.

It's alarming, truly, how disarming you can be
She can appear friendly and approachable, but really she is guarded and mistrustful.

Eating soft ice cream, Coney Island queen
She enjoys simple pleasures, like eating ice cream, and is associated with the beachside amusement park Coney Island.

She says, 'you don't want to get this way
Once again, she warns others to avoid ending up like her.

Street walk at night, and a star by day'
She spends her nights walking the streets, but can also attract attention during the day as well.

It's tiring, tiring
Living this kind of lifestyle is exhausting and takes a toll on her.

Baby's all dressed up with nowhere to go
The artist appears to be dressed for a night out, but has no specific destination in mind.

That's the little story of the girl you know
This is the life of the girl named Carmen who has been described in the song so far.

Relying on the kindness of strangers
She is reliant on others to help her out, even if they are strangers.

Tyin' cherry knots, smilin', doin' party favors
She is willing to do whatever it takes to please others and fit in, even if it's just tying cherry stems with her tongue.

Put your red dress on, put your lipstick on
This appears to be a call to action, telling the listener to get ready for a night out.

Sing your song, song, now, the camera's on
The singer wants the listener to sing and enjoy themselves, as if they are the center of attention.

And you're alive again
This night out is meant to bring life back into someone's mundane existence.

Mon amour, je sais que tu m'aimes aussi
This appears to be a love message - 'my love, I know that you love me too.'

Tu as besoin de moi
The artist believes that the listener needs her in their life.

Tu as besoin de moi dans ta vie
She believes she is an essential part of the listener's life.

Tu ne peux vivre sans moi
She believes the listener cannot live without her.

Et je mourrais sans toi
She would die without the listener.

Je tuerais pour toi
She would kill for the listener.