Mariners Apartment Complex

Lana Del Rey

About Mariners Apartment Complex

"Mariners Apartment Complex" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey, released on September 12, 2018, through Polydor and Interscope Records, as the first single from her sixth studio album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019). The song was written and produced by Del Rey and Jack Antonoff, it marks the first collaboration between Del Rey and Antonoff.


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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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Lana Del Rey

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her music has been noted by critics for its stylized cinematic quality, its preoccupation with themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, and its references to pop culture, particularly 1950s and 1960s Americana. more »

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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Jack Antonoff

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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!".
Writing and Production
Del 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.
Lyrics Analysis
The song's lyrics portray Del Rey breaking away from her public image as a "damaged heroine" and asserting her independence and emotional strength.
Music Video
The 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.
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."
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song’s Title
The song's title is named after Marina Del Rey, a seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, where Lana Del Rey used to live.
Theme
The 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.
Music Style
Unlike 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.
Impact
The 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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