Shades of Cool
Lana Del Rey
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My baby lives in shades of blue Blue eyes and jazz and attitude He lives in California too He drives a Chevy Malibu And when he calls He calls for me, not for you He lives for love, he loves his drugs He loves his baby too But I can't fix him, can't make him better And I can't do nothing about his strange weather But you are invincible I can't break through your world 'Cause you live in shades of cool Your heart is unbreakable My baby lives in shades of cool Blue heart and hands and aptitude He lives for love, for women, too I'm one of many, one is blue And when he calls He calls for me, not for you He prays for love, he prays for peace And maybe someone new But I can't help him, can't make him better And I can't do nothing about his strange weather 'Cause you are invincible I can't break through your world 'Cause you live in shades of cool Your heart is unbreakable You are invincible I can't break through your world 'Cause you live in shades of cool Your heart is unbreakable
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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Shades of Cool" was released on May 26, 2014, as the second single from Lana's third studio album, "Ultraviolence."
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Music StyleThe song's instrumental setting is categorized as a blend of soft rock, psychedelic rock, and pop with strong elements of retro 1960s music and dream pop underlined by a pounding drum beat and Lana's sultry, haunting vocals.
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Lyrics ThemeThis song lyrically speaks about a lover of hers who is a "dark, hard, and wild" individual who can't be saved. It's suggested that this man is a split personality or has a mental disorder of some kind.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, "Shades of Cool" became a top-ten hit in Israel, reaching the top of the Billboard Heatseeker songs chart, and peaking at number 53 on the Billboard 100.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Jake Nava and features Mark Mahoney as Del Rey's love interest. The video premiered on June 17, 2014, and portrays the singer serenading a tattooed man in various Los Angeles settings, including Echo Park Lake and the Hollywood Hills.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its sophistication and Deluxe's vocal performance, particularly when she ascends into unfathomably high notes. It has been described as a standout track from the Ultraviolence album.
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CollaboratorsThe song was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. This collaboration marked a new sonic route for Lana Del Rey's music, leading her into a more bluesy rock direction.
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SongwritingLike many of her songs, Lana Del Rey co-wrote "Shades of Cool" with Rick Nowels, her frequent collaborator since her album, Born To Die.
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InspirationThe song is said to have been inspired by a failed relationship Del Rey had with a significantly older man, making it a personal and emotionally charged piece of music.
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Live PerformancesDel Rey performed "Shades of Cool" live for the first time during a concert at the Kimchi Festival in South Korea, June 2014.
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Format and LengthThe song lasts just under 5 minutes and 42 seconds. It's available for streaming and download in digital format, and it is also available on the vinyl version of the "Ultraviolence" album.
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