Lust for Life

The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, Bloodpop

About Lust for Life

"Lust for Life" is a song recorded by American singer Lana Del Rey with a guest appearance by Canadian singer The Weeknd. The song was written and produced by Del Rey and Rick Nowels, with additional writing from The Weeknd and Max Martin and additional production from Dean Reid and Kieron Menzies. It was released on April 19, 2017, through Polydor Records and Interscope Records, as the second single from her fifth studio album of the same name (2017). A dream pop song, "Lust for Life" is reminiscent of 1960s music, especially from girl groups like the Shangri-Las and the Angels; the latter's 1963 song "My Boyfriend's Back" is referenced in the lyrics. It also quotes the poem "Invictus" by the English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). "Lust for Life" received mixed reviews from music critics: some acclaimed its sultry production that departs from the melancholic, sad themes present in Del Rey's previous works, while others criticized its lyrics as banal and the Weeknd's vocals as whiny. "Lust for Life" debuted in the top 100 of several countries, including the United States – where it peaked at 64 being the third collaboration between Del Rey and The Weeknd to enter the chart– the United Kingdom, Canada, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Belgium and Ireland. 


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2017
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Climb up the H of the Hollywood sign, yeah
In these stolen moments
The world is mine 
There's nobody here, just us together 
Keepin' me hot like July forever

'Cause we're the masters of our own fate
We're the captains of our own souls
There's no way for us to come away
'Cause boy we're gold, boy we're gold
And I was like

Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all of your clothes
They say only the good die young
That just ain't right
'Cause we're having too much fun
Too much fun tonight, yeah

And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive

Then, we dance on the H of the Hollywood sign, yeah
'Til we run out of breath, gotta dance 'til we die 
My boyfriend's back
And he's cooler than ever 
There's no more night, blue skies forever

'Cause we're the masters of our own fate
We're the captains of our own souls
So there's no need for us to hesitate
We're all alone, let's take control
And I was like

Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all of your clothes
They say only the good die young
That just ain't right
'Cause we're having too much fun
Too much fun tonight, yeah

And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive

My boyfriend's back 
And he's cooler than ever
There's no more night, blue skies forever
I told you twice in our love letter
There's no stopping now, green lights forever
And I was like

Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all of your clothes

And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive

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The Weeknd

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer. In late 2010, Tesfaye anonymously uploaded several songs to YouTube under the name "The Weeknd". more »

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Written by: Richard Nowels, Elizabeth Grant, Abel Tesfaye

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Lust for Life" was penned by Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd, and Swedish songwriter Max Martin, who is known for his work with artists including Britney Spears and Taylor Swift.
Second Collaboration
"Lust for Life" marked the second time Lana Del Rey and the Weeknd collaborated. They first worked together on "Prisoner," a track from The Weeknd's 2015 album, "Beauty Behind the Madness".
Inspirations
The track was inspired by The Weeknd's 2016 album "Starboy", particularly the track "Stargirl Interlude" which features Lana Del Rey.
Chart Performance
"Lust for Life" reached number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and peaked at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Lust for Life" was directed by Clark Jackson and features Del Rey and The Weeknd performing on the 'H' of the Hollywood sign, as a symbol of their 'lust for life.'
Album's Title Track
"Lust for Life" is the title track from Lana Del Rey's fifth studio album, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2018.
Iggy Pop Influence
The track shares a title with Iggy Pop's song and album "Lust for Life." According to Del Rey, this was an homage to Pop and his music.
Long Composition
The song, clocking up to nearly five minutes, is one of Del Rey's longest singles.
Doo-Wop Influence
"Lust for Life" has been described as a pop and doo-wop song, incorporating trap beats and highlighting Del Rey's soprano vocal range.
Critical Reception
The track received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its catchy production, Del Rey's vocal performance, and the chemistry between Del Rey and The Weeknd.

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