National Anthem
Lana Del Rey
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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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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).
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Music StyleThe 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.
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Music Video InspirationThe 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.
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Video CastIn the music video, Del Rey portrays both Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, while A$AP Rocky plays the role of John F. Kennedy.
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Song Reception"National Anthem" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Del Rey's vocals and the song's cinematic quality.
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Live PerformanceThe song has also been a staple at Del Rey's live shows since 2012, often serving as the set closer.
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Music Video AwardsThe video for "National Anthem" won Best Art Direction at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Lyric InterpretationThe 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.
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Production InformationThe producers of the song are Patrick Berger and Rick Nowels.
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Chart PerformanceThough 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.
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Song Duration"National Anthem" has a total duration of 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Music InfluencesThe 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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