Mariners Apartment Complex
Lana Del Rey
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You took my sadness out of context At the Mariners Apartment Complex I ain't no candle in the wind I'm the board, the lightning, the thunder Kind of girl who's gonna make you wonder Who you are and who you've been And who I've been is with you on these beaches Your Venice bitch, your die-hard, your weakness Maybe I could save you from your sins So, kiss the sky and whisper to Jesus My, my, my, you found this, you need this Take a deep breath, baby, let me in You lose your way, just take my hand You're lost at sea, then I'll command your boat to me again Don't look too far, right where you are, that's where I am I'm your man I'm your man They mistook my kindness for weakness I fucked up, I know that, but Jesus Can't a girl just do the best she can? Catch a wave and take in the sweetness Think about it, the darkness, the deepness All the things that make me who I am And who I am is a big-time believer That people can change, but you don't have to leave her When everyone's talking, you can make a stand 'Cause even in the dark I feel your resistance You can see my heart burning in the distance Baby, baby, baby, I'm your man (yeah) You lose your way, just take my hand You're lost at sea, then I'll command your boat to me again Don't look too far, right where you are, that's where I am I'm your man I'm your man Catch a wave and take in the sweetness Take in the sweetness You want this, you need this Are you ready for it? Are you ready for it? Are you ready for it?
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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Jack Antonoff
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Mariners Apartment Complex" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, released in September 2018. It was the lead single from her sixth studio album, "Norman Fucking Rockwell!".
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Writing and ProductionDel Rey collaborated with Jack Antonoff, well-known for working with artists like Taylor Swift and Lorde, for both writing and production. This was the first time the pair collaborated.
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Lyrics AnalysisThe song's lyrics portray Del Rey breaking away from her public image as a "damaged heroine" and asserting her independence and emotional strength.
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Music VideoThe single was accompanied by a black-and-white music video directed by Del Rey's sister, Chuck Grant. The video features both sisters, with sequences of Lana and Chuck's childhood home videos.
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Critical Reception"Mariners Apartment Complex" received critical acclaim. NME called it "a powerful return to form," and Stereogum described it as a "gorgeously lush folk-rock ballad."
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Chart PerformanceThe song did reasonably well on music charts, peaking at number 1 on the US Rock Airplay chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
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Song’s TitleThe song's title is named after Marina Del Rey, a seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, where Lana Del Rey used to live.
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ThemeThe song carries themes of feminism and changing dynamics within relationships. Its lyrics push against the notion that a woman needs a man to save her.
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Music StyleUnlike her earlier work, which was heavily characterized by a cinematic, 'Hollywood sadcore' style, "Mariners Apartment Complex" marked a shift to a more '70s-tinged folk-rock sound in Del Rey's music.
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ImpactThe song marked a turning point in Del Rey's public image and sound, contributing to her continued evolution as an artist.
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