National Anthem

Lana Del Rey

About National Anthem

"National Anthem" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey for her debut studio album, Born to Die (2012). It was released as a single on July 6, 2012, through Interscope Records. The song serves as the album's fifth single. The music video for the song premiered on June 27, 2012. It is directed by Anthony Mandler. It depicts Del Rey as Marilyn Monroe and Jacqueline Kennedy and ASAP Rocky as John F. Kennedy. It portrays the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Critical commentary accompanied the song and video. Positive reviews noted the song's critical evaluation of lavish lifestyles, saying it fit together with the lyrical structure of the entire album. 


Year:
2012
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Money is the anthem, of success, so before we go out
What's your address?

I'm your National Anthem, God, you're so handsome
Take me to the Hamptons Bugatti Veyron
He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon, hold me for ransom, upper echelon
He says to "be cool" but, I don't know how yet, wind in my hair
Hand on the back of my neck
I said, can we party later on, he said, yes

Tell me I'm your National Anthem (Ooh yeah baby bow down, makin' me so wild now)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem (Sugar sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the skies, summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes
I'm your National Anthem

Money is the reason we exist
Everybody knows it, it's a fact-kiss, kiss

I sing the National Anthem
While I'm standing over your body hold you like a python
And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on
See what you've done to me give me Chevron
You said to "be cool" but, I'm already coolest
I said to "get real, don't you know who you're dealing with?
Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds

Tell me I'm your National Anthem (ooh yeah baby bow down, makin' me so wild now)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem (sugar sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the skies, summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes
I'm your National Anthem

It's a love story for the new age
For the six page, we're on a quick, sick rampage
Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin', excessive buyin'
Overdose and dyin' on our drugs and our love and our dreams and our rage
Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake
God can only, I need somebody to hold me
He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell
Keep me safe in his bell, tower, hotel

Money is the anthem of success
So put on mascara, and your party dress

I'm your National Anthem, boy put your hands up, give me a standing ovation
Boy you have landed, babe in the land of, sweetness and danger, queen of Saigon

Tell me I'm your National Anthem (ooh yeah baby bow down, makin' me so wild now)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem (sugar sugar, how now, take your body downtown)
Red, white, blue's in the skies, summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes
I'm your National Anthem

Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome, money is the anthem
Of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome, money is the anthem
Of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome, money is the anthem
Of success
Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome, money is the anthem
Of success

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Lana Del Rey

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her music has been noted by critics for its stylized cinematic quality, its preoccupation with themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, and its references to pop culture, particularly 1950s and 1960s Americana. more »

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Written by: David Sneddon, Justin Parker, Penny Elizabeth Foster, James Bauer-Mein, Elizabeth Grant, Lizzie Grant

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"National Anthem" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, from her second studio album, "Born to Die" (2012).
Music Style
The song is sung in a cinematic style and blends elements of alternative pop, indie pop, and trip-hop music with orchestral scoring and drum machine percussion.
Music Video Inspiration
The music video for the song, directed by Anthony Mandler, drew inspiration from the 1963 film Zapruder, which documented the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
Video Cast
In the music video, Del Rey portrays both Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, while A$AP Rocky plays the role of John F. Kennedy.
Song Reception
"National Anthem" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Del Rey's vocals and the song's cinematic quality.
Live Performance
The song has also been a staple at Del Rey's live shows since 2012, often serving as the set closer.
Music Video Awards
The video for "National Anthem" won Best Art Direction at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics of "National Anthem" draw an ironic comparison between the American Dream and high-profile relationships of the past, pointing out the hollow nature of fame and success.
Production Information
The producers of the song are Patrick Berger and Rick Nowels.
Chart Performance
Though not an official single, the song managed to peak at number 132 on the UK Singles Chart and number 22 on the Greek Billboard Top 100.
Song Duration
"National Anthem" has a total duration of 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Music Influences
The song showcases Del Rey's eclectic musical influences, with nods to hip-hop in the synthesized bassline and orchestral elements reflecting her love of classic cinema.

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