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I would assume she's saying that her threshold for pain is quite high. She's desensitized to being "burned" because her "father never stepped in when his wife would rage at [her]", with rage being the operative word (as "raging" is often used to describe a fire). So things that are actually "hot" in the literal sense (like fire, the weather, and coffee) don't impair her or harm her nearly as much. And then following that, she vows to never be like her mother - the "wildfire" in question, that she vows to never turn into.

I think Lana's true idea of revenge is forcing the critics to pay attention to the music with those revealing yet poetic lyrics - mark my words she's gonna top NFR! in terms of critical reception and lyrical content just look at how amazing the three songs are! She's gonna blow us out of the water I just know it

the way this is what she did with the triple release

I think it would be so cool if she did a green + gray double LP variant for the vinyl in reference to the title track (along with the album cover of course )

I had not made that connection (the mother-wildfire one, I mean). It kinda makes sense. And would made the title itself a reference to how terrible the things have been in her eye regarding the relationship to her mother, Lana being the "Wildflower" that "lives on sheer willpower" while her mother being the "Wildfire" she`ll fight at all costs not to become. The song is extremely touching without even having made that connection, but once done... Damn, Lana.

I just had a thought this morning, listening to BB: thank God Chuck made her pregnancy public, otherwise we would have lost our shit with her silence and the line “there’s a baby on the way”

BoZ or Eclipse, you’re our only hope

Lana is writing songs like she have never did. Lyrically speaking, this are 3 of her best songs. AMAZING PERIODT.

the way everyone is denying ww power. couldn’t be me

I really like the idea of Blue Banisters being the closer, ending the album with her banisters being painted from blue to green and grey.

manifesting 10 billion songs or she can keep it.

i need the tracklist. now. and credits and the album cover and the album's official name

People typing in "Lana Del Rey type song fan made" into youtube, downloading it as an mp3 and then uploading it to dbree under the name "LANA DEL REY REAL ROCK CANDY SWEET LOVED YOU THEN AND NOW BLUE BANISTERS SNIPPET" (I know this isn't exactly what happened today, but it happens all the time and I thought it was funny so )

BlackPink in your Area

the way you quoted this almost 3 month old post

wish a special version of the vinyl'd be like the pattern of pansies:

Blue bannisters feels so much as a closure of the album, i’d love to see the title being the final track

I would adore if Lana ever released a documentary about her life. Her career is just too interesting and curious. From her May Jailer era, to who she has become now. I'm sure she has lived many experiences throughout her life, and while she has talked about it on her songs, it would be interesting to have a more deep insight on her life I would also like to know more about the process of the creation of her music. How does she come up with those ideas, how does she execute them, etc. Her music is so rich and detailed, it'd be so fun

the way i would give both my kidneys, heart and lungs for the tracklist right now

Does anyone else need a break after listening to WW? Like, I don’t want any music to play after it. I need to sit and process everything I heard because that shit hits HEAVY I don’t even smoke and I feel like I need one after that

Girl, God has left us long ago. This album‘s parental advisory will be quite different: make sure to listen to upbeat bops or the feels will haunt you into your dreams

“You can’t blacken the pages with Russian poetry and be happy” Oh wow. Her pen game this era...

After a few days of listening, I’ve realized how much more I appreciate the singles when I’m able to listen with headphones and without any distractions, taking in every word she’s saying. Because of that, I really think this record will be mostly driven by its lyrics. There’s so much emphasis on her voice, and this seems to complement the autobiographical approach Lana’s taking. This also helps me appreciate the subtleties in the composition so much more. Using WW as an example, the melodies adapt to Lana’s lyrics really well. In the verses, there’s a lot of harshness when she talks about her mother, and the melody resolves to something softer when she mentions ending up awkward but sweet. The buildup in this song is really gorgeous as well, but it may be harder to pinpoint without headphones and close listening. I could seriously see this being her most critically acclaimed album.

I actually don’t think that’s true - the producer of two of the songs (Gabe Simon) confirmed that the songs were written in October of 2020 and were, in Lana’s mind, the start of a follow-up to Chemtrails. Chemtrails was done being written in February 2020 and was mastered in the summer. I think the natural evolution of the themes is just because Lana’s records are her life-story. Rule of thumb, btw, Twitter is notorious for spreading misinformation like that - I also saw that post you’re referring to

I would love if Wildflower Wildfire was the opener. It would be so fitting if the opening lines of the whole album were, “Here’s the deal...’cause I know you wanna talk about it.” It’s like her addressing fans and critics simultaneously. Plus, it’s sonically powerful and sets the tone for the fact that this record is Lana telling her own story. And I know the title tracks are always track 1 or 2 (and following our pattern, it should be track 1) but I actually think it would be impactful if she made it the closer. It ends on a hopeful note and is all about how her sisters have helped her heal from all the trauma she’ll likely explore throughout the rest of the album.

I am so shook, i was away during the pre-release of 3 singles time (what a f emotional rollercoaster) but I did read everything in this thread. That's why many of you have hearts from me. I need to think about these songs but I really love them. I agree that her writing improved since NFR and COCC era and came back to classical Lana. WW is my fav and I almost cried when I heard about her mother this heartbreaking line... Edit: should I move that post to singles thread/topic? I feel lost, where can I talk about these 3 singles?

Blue Banisters is one of the most hauntingly beautiful heartbreaking personal grower-songs she has ever released

there's a hole that's in my heart all my women try and heal they're doin a good job convincing me that it's not real it's hEEeeEEeeeEAAt lightning oooh oohoh OH

Banisters

What if the album ends with Black Bannisters the coda that sets up Catholic Psychedelic Synth Deth Metal album? Were you not listening in Wildflower? Gardenias

Oh no June 1st is next week Here's what could happen: 1. She posts something album related 2. She posts something that's not album related 3. NOTHING. RIEN. NADA

I remember when half the forum believed the ‘Yes To Heaven, white hot forever’ snippet lol. Most are bullshit and if a snippet is real we would no straight away, if it’s old it’s usually very obvious.

Yes! I remember how fascinated I was when she used to sing through a piece of paper to create some songs on LFL. Would love to know more about the process, especially because she complained multiple times how the critics write more about her than about her music. And what better way to tell your story if not through a documentary? @Ben I know your are lurking, call Netflix

Fantano put all three songs under best tracks of the week. He said he liked Text Book the best and called Wildflower the weakest link. But overall he enjoyed them all.

I realized that I don't think F*ntano likes the "moaning" type tracks she makes He still has a problem with Ultraviolence to this day, and I know there's been some debate about whether Wildflower is good or not, but that is the closest track we've been to Ultraviolence energy in a long time

just reading it makes me wanna cry

In terms of songwriting, it's pretty much settled Lana wouldn't go back to the BTD style (not because she's "old" at 35, but because she's in a different state of mind) but production-wise? She's diverse. A lot of LFL songs had that hip hop/trap beats, same as some tracks on NFR and even Tulsa on Chemtrails. I don't see how it's so farfetched to think her working with a producer who's known for that kind of music would result in something similar?

Lanthony Stantano gave all three Best, the way we are getting a 9 or 10 on the album review. Her acclaim era!!

wildflower wildfire is still my favorite out of the three, but they're all amazing

Why do we start fighting in every thread

here’s the deal cause i know u wanna talk about it im excited for this release im so sad so many people cant click with any of these songs. keep trying girlies

that and i still don’t get why his melon head opinion holds any weight like he’s just a random boring hipster with a youtube channel... i’ll never get why people care so much about his opinion

That man didn't like anything she put out BTD-Honeymoon and just started to warm up to her during LFL and especially during NFR when critics finally started to praise her. What music critics are already saying about Lana at the time of her releases, is what Fantano repeats. She was shat on consistently by pretentious hipsters and he followed the same suit until LFL/NFR. . I mean...who's really shitting on BTD-Honeymoon besides people who dont actively listen to her? that was her golden age and what made her career with some of the best tracks she's ever put out yet. Sorry I'm on a bit of a rant, but I can't deal w his obvious bandwagoning in her case.

anyways so do we think the 7 minute long song mike posted yesterday is for lana? cause i don’t see anyone else right now who’d make a 7 minute song with mike....

this album is going to be heartbreaking. the more i listen to and understand these three songs the more i hurt for lana n relate to her. a pain literally grows in my chest listening to these songs. ugh

The way we keep losing

That's actually so heartbreaking...Lana is a wildflower that got destroyed by a wildfire aka her mother

Maybe that was the last straw, you could be right. On the other hand I think she knew she didn't have a chance against Billie, her record was just massive and Billie was / still is one of the most adored singers. Gosh I wish Lana would finally explain her motivation behind BB and how it is connected to her QFTC, critics and so on. Let's manifest a dramatic and revealing interview with Oprah where she outdoes Harry and Meghan.