Art Deco
Lana Del Rey
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Club queen on the downtown scene Prowling around at night You're not mean, you just want to be seen Want to be wild A little party never hurt no one, that's why it's alright You want in but you just can't win So you hang in the likes You're so Art Deco, out on the floor Shining like gun metal, cold and unsure Baby, you're so ghetto You're looking to score When they all say hello You try to ignore them 'Cause you want more (why?) You want more (why?) You want more (why?) 'Cause you want more Young thing on the downtown scene Rolling around at night Got things, let it hit to be seen Like you're rapper's delight A little party never hurt no one, that's why it's alright You want in, but you just can't win So you stay in the lights You're so Art Deco, out on the floor Shining like gun metal, cold and unsure Baby, you're so ghetto You're looking to score When they all say hello You try to ignore them 'Cause you want more(why?) You want more (why?) You want more (why?) 'Cause you want more A little party never hurt no one So we stay out late A little party never hurt no one That's what your friends say You put your life out on the line You're crazy all the time Put your life out on the line You're crazy all the time You're so Art Deco, out on the floor Shining like gun metal, cold and unsure Baby, you're so ghetto You're looking to score When they all say hello You try to ignore them 'Cause you want more (why?) You want more (why?) You want more (why?) 'Cause you want more A little party never hurt no one Not you and me A little party never hurt no one We were born to be free
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Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, RICK NOWELS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Track Information"Art Deco" is the ninth track on "Honeymoon", the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, released on September 18, 2015.
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Concept and LyricsThe song reflects themes of self-consciousness, vanity, and the downsides of fame, which are recurring topics throughout Del Rey's discography.
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Genre ClassificationMusically, "Art Deco" is a dream pop song, characterized by its baroque pop instrumentation and cinematic production reminiscent of Del Rey's earlier work.
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and her long-time collaborator, Rick Nowels, who has also worked with artists like Madonna and Stevie Nicks.
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Music VideoWhile "Art Deco" does not have an official music video, the song has been used in many fan-made videos due to its dramatic sound and distinctive lyrics.
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Interpretation ControversyThere's an interpretation that suggests that lyrics may be about rapper Azealia Banks, which both artists have decried as mere speculation.
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Hennessy MentionLana mentions the cognac brand "Hennessy" in the lyrics, continuing her trend of mentioning specific brands in her songs, thereby giving them a more tangible, real-world feel.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and Kieron Menzies. Menzies has worked with Del Rey on a series of songs across her discography.
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Pop Culture Connection"Art Deco" was used in an episode of the award-winning teen drama series "Euphoria" in 2020.
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Artistic InfluenceThe song's title is likely an homage to the Art Deco design aesthetic, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s – a period that often influences Lana Del Rey's work.
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