The Greatest
Lana Del Rey
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I miss Long Beach and I miss you, babe I miss dancing with you the most of all I miss the bar where the Beach Boys would go Dennis's last stop before Kokomo Those nights were on fire We couldn't get higher We didn't know that we had it all But nobody warns you before the fall And I pray that you stay Don't leave, I just need a wake-up call I'm facing the greatest The greatest loss of them all The culture is lit and I had a ball I guess I'm signing off after all I miss New York and I miss the music Me and my friends, we miss rock and roll I want shit to feel just like it used to And, baby, I was doing nothing the most of all The culture is lit and if this is it, I had a ball I guess that I'm burned out after all Oh I pray that you stay Don't leave, I just need a wake-up call I'm facing the greatest The greatest loss of them all The culture is lit and I had a ball I guess that I'm burned out after all If this is it, I'm signing off Miss doing nothing, the most of all Oh I just missed a fireball L.A. is in flames, it's getting hot Kanye West is blond and gone "Life on Mars" ain't just a song Oh, the lifestream's almost on
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Written by: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Jack Antonoff
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"The Greatest" is a song by American singer Lana Del Rey from her sixth studio album, "Norman Fucking Rockwell!".
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Producer InformationThe track was produced by Lana Del Rey herself in collaboration with Jack Antonoff, a renowned musician and producer.
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Song MeaningThe song presents a melancholic reflection on contemporary life and contains nostalgic elements that reminisce about an idealized past.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its non-commercial nature, "The Greatest" managed to gain some chart success. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in the US.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Greatest" is directed by Rich Lee, blending images of California's coasts with those of environmental disasters and featuring a cameo from late surf-rock legend, Dick Dale.
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Critical Reception"The Greatest" received universal acclaim from music critics with Rolling Stone, NME, and Pitchfork marking it as a highlight on "Norman Fucking Rockwell!".
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Social CommentaryThe song has been described as a lament for the decline of America and the world at large, reflecting the social and environmental issues currently faced.
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Musical ElementsDel Rey's seductively pensive vocals are backed by melancholy piano and mellow guitar strums, gliding over subtle synths and laid-back drum beats in "The Greatest".
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SongwritingLana has co-written "The Greatest" with Jack Antonoff, who has previously collaborated with other prominent artists like Taylor Swift and Lorde.
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Live PerformancesDel Rey premiered "The Greatest" during her performance at the Benicàssim Festival in Spain in July 2019, before the release of the album.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough "The Greatest" remained largely snubbed in major music award categories, the album it's part of, "Norman Fucking Rockwell!" received numerous nominations including Album of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Lyrics References"The Greatest" contains references to various cultural figures and places, including Kanye West, The Beach Boys, LA's Laurel Canyon, and New York's Long Island.
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