Venice Bitch
Lana Del Rey
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Fear fun, fear love Fresh out of fucks, forever Tryin' to be stronger for you Ice cream, ice queen I dream in jeans and leather Life's dream, I'm sweet for you Oh God, miss you on my lips It's me, your little Venice bitch On the stoop with the neighborhood kids Callin' out, bang bang, kiss kiss You're in the yard, I light the fire And as the summer fades away Nothing gold can stay You write, I tour, we make it work You're beautiful and I'm insane We're American-made Give me Hallmark One dream, one life, one lover Paint me happy and blue Norman Rockwell No hype under our covers It's just me and you Oh God, miss you on my lips It's me, your little Venice bitch On the stoop with the neighborhood kids Callin' out, bang bang, kiss kiss You're in the yard, I light the fire And as the summer fades away Nothing gold can stay You write, I tour, we make it work You're beautiful and I'm insane We're American-made Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Signin' off, bang bang, kiss kiss Yeah yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Signin' off, bang bang, kiss kiss Oh god, want you on my lips (I do, I do) It's me, your little Venice bitch On the stoop with the neighborhood kids Signin' off, bang bang, kiss kiss Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah (Signin' off, bang bang, kiss kiss) Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Young baby is back in town now You should come, come over We'll be hanging around now You should come, come over Oh God, I love him on my lips It's me, your little Venice bitch Touch me with your fingertips It's me, your little Venice bitch Ba-back in the garden We're getting high now, because we're older Me, myself, I like diamonds My baby, crimson and clover (La-la-la-la-la-la, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful) (La-la-la-la-la-la, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful) Oh, oh, oh, oh, whatever Everything, whatever Oh, oh, oh, oh, whatever Everything, whatever Back in the garden We're getting high now, because we're older Me, myself, I like diamonds My baby, crimson and clover Crimson and clover, honey Crimson and clover, honey Crimson and clover, honey Crimson and clover, honey Crimson and clover, honey Crimson and clover, honey Over and over, honey Over and over, honey Over and over, honey Over and over, honey Over and over If you weren't mine, I'd be Jealous of your love If you weren't mine, I'd be Jealous of your love If you weren't mine, I'd be Jealous of your love If you weren't mine, I'd be Jealous of your love If you weren't mine, I'd be Jealous of your love
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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Jack Antonoff
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10 facts about this song
Record Release"Venice Bitch" was released on September 18, 2018, as the second single from Lana Del Rey's sixth studio album, "Norman Fucking Rockwell!".
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Track DurationThe song has a run time of just under 10 minutes, making it one of the longest tracks Lana Del Rey has ever released.
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Production TeamThe track was produced by Jack Antonoff, a frequent collaborator with artists like Taylor Swift and Lorde. He also co-wrote the song with Lana Del Rey.
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Artistic Style"Venice Bitch" is considered a psychedelic rock song filled with digital reverb and long guitar solos. The song diverges from Lana's typical style emphasizing a new musical direction.
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Song InspirationThe song’s title was inspired by the free-spirited nature and aesthetic of Venice Beach, a philanthropic neighborhood in Los Angeles renowned for its bohemian spirit.
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Lyrics ContentLana Del Rey's lyrics in "Venice Bitch" are more abstract and imagistic compared to her other songs. They capture the feeling of late summer and an easy-paced love.
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Critical ReceptionUpon its release, the song received widely positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its experimental nature and Lana's vocal performance.
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Song PremièreLana Del Rey premiered "Venice Bitch" on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music’s Beats 1 show.
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Music VideoDirected by her sister, Chuck Grant, the music video of "Venice Bitch" features Lana and a love interest frolicking around scenic roads, symbolizing a nostalgic American aesthetic.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song was on various 2018 year-end lists by publications like Pitchfork and The Guardian, despite not being a typical single due to its extended length.
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