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Lana Del Rey tells everything about her new album "Lust For Life" and leaves a message for Brazilian fans.
By Mari Pacheo
 
 
Translated from Portuguese 
 
 
Are you counting the days for Friday (21) and the release of "Lust For Life"? We also took advantage of the anxiety to talk to Lana Del Rey over the phone about her new album! After listening to some of the album's new tracks, we chatted with the singer, who was very nice, and told us some details about the partnerships with The Weeknd and A $ AP Rocky, possible collaborations with Marina and The Diamonds and Katy Perry, inspiration For this new work and even talked about the current scene of pop music. Of course we do not stop asking about a possible visit to Brazil and if she knows the LDRV group of Facebook!
 
 
Hi Lana, thank you for talking to us! 
Hi, how are you? No problem, I'm excited!
 
Of course we want to know more details of "Lust For Life". First of all, the cover! You look beautiful and smiling, so you could say that you are happier and more confident with your job? 
Hmmm, yes. I think I can say that I'm more confident. You know, I've always been very happy with my music, but I've always had to work hard until I feel comfortable presenting it. But surely now I have two albums that I love a lot, "Honeymoon" and "Ultraviolence", so I'm more focused. Well, the cover was photographed by my sister on the day of the recording of the "Love" clip. We photographed at the bottom of that truck and the funny thing is that this is the same truck as the cover of "Born To Die"!
 
One of the cool things about your career, other than music, is your looks. Everything related to you, whether album cover, promotional photos or videos, are thought carefully and easy to recognize as something of your own. Are you behind this concept? How important is that in your career? 
Ahh thanks! Yes definitely. You know, we thought of everything in a rather futuristic way, like in the video of "Love" and it took a long time to be finalized and make it seem like I was on the moon ... All this is very important because I believe that for a long time I did not have a "message", you know? I just wrote and sang about the things I went through and having songs with a wider perspective and being able to incorporate a more social panorama into my music is cool. Although the clip of "Lust For Life",
 
We had the opportunity to listen to 5 tracks from your new album and I felt that, like many other artists, you were also influenced by the current political and social scene in the United States. Is this theme really something that you took into consideration in your new compositions? 
Yes ... I cut three songs from this album, which were decidedly political, but I also left some that say exactly what I mean, like "God Bless America" ​​and " When the World Was at War We Kept Dancing." So I feel that it was even more reflective, with all this confusion ... It certainly expresses what I and the people I know feel and obviously other people around the world.
 
How do you differentiate "Lust For Life" from "Ultraviolence", "Honeymoon" and "Born To Die"? 
I think my main influence on "Lust For Life" began with the concept of the word lust , but in a more complete way. Not just the concept of desire as for example with a boyfriend, but something more malleable and romantic, like vibrations. That would be so much more comfortable than anything I've done so far. When I started producing "Lust For Life," I wanted the album to be quieter in nature ... I'm in a different phase now, but I still have some harder things in some songs. As for example in the bands with A $ AP Rocky, I feel that there is still a bit of aggression and this caught me by surprise. I'm fine, you know, but it still reflects a lot of what I feel and how I am.
 
You just released "Summer Bummer" and "Groupie Love", both songs with A $ AP Rocky. What was it like working with him? 
Yes, he is a person like The Weeknd, who I knew ... I knew that if I had collaborations on that album, those two guys would be in it for sure. I think he and I (A $ AP) came out the same year, 2011 ... He's great and he's a really good rapper! He has a really cool sensitivity and never does anything in half. He is the opposite of boring. His lyrics are excellent and one of his most loved songs is called "LSD". In fact, he also enjoys the 60's a lot and his new songs also have a slightly more retro feel. I think we are in the same moment. It was wonderful to record some tracks with him.
 
How do you usually choose your partnerships? Do you choose close people or make plans and invitations? 
Weeknd and Rocky, I see them all the time. Sean Lennon (who is in "Tomorrow Never Came") and Stevie Nicks (who is in "Beautiful People Beautiful Problems"), I did not know them, but I got their phone number, I invited them to join my record and luckily They said yes.
 
Still on the subject of collaborations, you are friends with Marina and The Diamonds and a few months ago you met in Los Angeles. Can we say that there is a possibility for a partnership between you in the future? 
Fully! Absolutely! I love her! She's an amazing songwriter!
 
What about Katy Perry? You were together at Coachella ... 
I do not know! It's true, I met Katy at Coachella. I do not remember which show we watched together, but she was in the same place as me ... But you never know, did you? It would be nice.
 
Of the new songs that we could hear, we love "Change". Can you already choose your favorite "Lust For Life" track? 
I also really like Change. I think this is a really cool song because I could work with the feeling that things will really change ... In our political scenario. I start the song by saying, There's something in the wind, I can feel it blowing in. It's coming softly, on the wings of a bond . I also love the reference of blowing in the wind , which reminds me of one of my favorite Bob Dylan songs. There are so many layers in this song, like little things that have been incorporated into it and are very important to me. The chorus also talks about people I know personally who can be strong enough in the middle of it all. All the songs are like little journals of my own ... I also really love the song with Rocky, "Summer Bummer". She is very cool, well summer. I love to drive listening to this one!
 
You know that many younger singers like Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez often mention you as a great inspiration. How do you deal with it and what did you think of Miley's cover for "Summertime Sadness"? I liked the cover of Miley and I think this is really cool. It's great to hear pop music when artists incorporate things into their music and I think I'm a person who has always done it. So if I can contribute to the music in any way, it would be saying that it is "ok" to inject your own personality into your music. I feel that if I contributed that way, that's great. There was a time when pop music was so interesting and there were layers inside it, like when The Beach Boys was one of the most famous pop groups of all time. They did not just have a good beat and rhyme, But culturally they had an impact. I think we're getting back to some of that, especially with hip hop popping in and modifying pop music, because hip hop has always had a very strong narrative. I feel like this is a good time for music as a whole, I see pop changing.
 
Well, I have an important question: Do you have plans to return to Brazil? 
Haha, for sure! I have plans for next year!
 
And before you finished, did you know that here in Brazil there is a Facebook group with more than half a million people called LDRV (Lana Del Rey Vevo)? Could you leave a message for them? 
Of course, I'll have to do this! I already knew about this group, but you just reminded me! So, I'm sure to leave a message!

 
Original interview: http://portalpopline.com.br/entrevista-lana-del-rey-conta-tudo-sobre-seu-novo-album-lust-life-e-ainda-deixa-recado-para-os-fas-brasileiros/

Oh, ok, I just thought that since this venue is smaller than a arena, they might have different rules on queuing than what arenas have (like, queuing was allowed from 7 in the morning for Coldplay here in Sweden for example...). 6AM??! I'm not even awake then, lol!Well, if you're first, make sure to bring a marker pen and a notebook with you to keep the line in order.

Is this the same show some guys saw a few months ago? That Lana would play in the U.K. and we all thought it would be the start of a tour? And then the date was taken down..?

Is this the same show some guys saw a few months ago? That Lana would play in the U.K. and we all thought it would be the start of a tour? And then the date was taken down..?

Omg dnjdndijsbcjkdkjcbcd

theres no listening party shes just gonna stand there and scold u gays for leaking her album

An iconic performance on an iconic night, Lust for Life release night.

she reveals that she actually lives in there and has magic moon powers

Yes and without those dancers cause they are in London

We stan a gracious and generous QUEEN my GOD this performance will be awesome

Omg what a fucking dream come true it would be to watch Lana perform under the hollywood sign! Could it better any more perfect for a location.

Cassette is an investment in you and your children's future
 

 
Plus I need it for my car 

13 Beaches - shared from her Honeymoon account
http://instagram.com/p/BWwNBdOBNAQ/

Queen of alluring bra boomerangs
http://instagram.com/p/BWiqeApFJJj/

Another video shared on Honeymoon - 
"Me reporting back to Stephen Huvane about the theme of the V magazine shoot"
http://instagram.com/p/BWwQib3FARt/

I haven't either. 

I think I'm the only one on this site that hasn't listened yet lmao

Just wanted to talk about how she writes "Lost for Life" above her handwritten tracklists, and I believe that @SuperMegaStan said it on the Instagram Updates thread, that maybe Lana is trying to convey that a "lust for life" is having a lust to find your way when you're lost in life.
 
I do believe that after Lana realized she wasn't in the spot where she thought she'd be when she finished working in LFL, she tweaked the album to fit where she was at - she didn't want ingeunine songs on the record that didn't reflect the state of mind she currently had.
 
I believe that's the reason why the album was delayed and why she writes "Lost for Life" at the top of the tracklist - she even said it in the Pitchfork interview - she doesn't know what the album is about, and she doesn't know where she's at. She's confused, hence, "lost for life." Anybody else agree, or see what I'm saying?

Another great interview - thanks for sharing! I guess I can understand now what she meant that Yosemite is too happy, she's simply "not there yet". Although I'd love to hear it one day...
I feel sorry for her, for all the bad relationship, for feeling trapped and for unrespectful and crazy fans. Those are mad things to do! The thought of doing such things would never enter my mind!

I love how opiniated she sounds. She doesnt give a fuck. I noriced that with Zane too. She just straight up let it notice if she thought a question was stupid or if he was crossing a line etc. She's looking out for herself and she's self-aware which is great. I can understand she doesnt wanna talk about her grim circumstances every week when the album cycle comes around so she moves on.

Love this interview. She's been super open this era and I'm loving it. It's super fascinating to hear her reflect on her past years and how she's changed. Also love the drawings

This interview helped me re-appreciate and realize just how much strength and determination she has had to have to go down the path she did. This whole thing could have never happened had she just caved in and gone in the directions people wanted and that would have blended in with what everyone else was doing. Or it could have very, very well stopped completely after BTD and we would have never gotten anything else---and that would have been perfectly understandable, considering how much hate she got during that time. Very few people would realistically keep going in a public way after dealing with those circumstances (because again, for anyone who was not around during the BTD backlash from all corners, it was not just the typical hate that all new musicians get in some doses when they make it big, it was near-unprecedented the way people attacked every single aspect about her).
Every album she's put out has been a testament to her strength of surviving all the bullshit and going with her vision. To me, that makes her a role model to everyone who is or feels different from the pack. She lets you know to just keep going and to show up with your full self, even if not everyone will connect with it or understand you. 

Best thing she's done in the last four years, great interview, she finally addresses all the controversies she's had since 2012 and clarifies her personal issues and lyrics. It's shocking for me to have her finally admit that Ultraviolence, both the song and the record, are that autobiographical. Never looking to Honeymoon and Ultraviolence the same way after this interview, I mean, I know she said they were autobiographical but she used to defend it by saying the lyrics were also part of her imaginary... This is the most human she's been portrayed in a long while, I hope the fans that read this interview finally realize Lana's not a goddess to be praised eargerly

One of her best interviews. So genuine. I like that while we're learning information about the new record, the interviewer also dips into past records. It's interesting hearing about Black Beauty and how that song can still be relevant to her current life. I also liked how they talked about the missing lyric in Ultraviolence. I had actually noticed that last year while she was doing her little festival tour, and made a post about it wondering what that was all about. It's interesting to hear now.
(@ 1:00 & 2:10)

 
Also, one of my undying questions has finally been answered.. I finally know what songs Lana sang at Kimye's wedding.
& I truly hope Lana is doing alright. Her emotions were so raw in this interview. Sending her all my love and positive energy, as always. x

Love her. So raw. So influential. No filter. No comment!