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I don’t think her bodily expression even warrants an opinion, frankly, and this isn’t even a discussion that should be happening, as it veers into policing women’s — and people’s in general — bodies. Let’s strive for neutrality towards how people present themselves because we are so much more than our exteriors. <3

Me, IanadeIrey, defending the real Lana Del Rey:

GO OFF, KING!

I don’t want to be the one to add fuel to the fire ever, but I wouldn’t mind if people (respectfully, of course) let her know that nobody forgot her article from earlier.

Not going to preface this with an “I’m sorry, but…” because I am in no way apologetic, but Iman Sultan writing that article is hypocritical. You do not get to act like Born to Die’s tenth anniversary celebration is something you can partake in when less than a year ago, you were vilifying her lyricism to suit your fake-woke agenda. You were part of the witch-hunt at its peak.

National Anthem was ahead of its time while speaking to lost time. Legend things — one of her most brilliant tracks. Lyrically, it’s genius, and the overall atmosphere is luxe to the nth degree.

I really want to hear what @Trash Magic has to say about today’s special occasion. He always has the best things to say about these early days and makes really astute observations about that time.

Mine is: Video Games Born to Die Blue Jeans Off to the Races National Anthem (and Diet Mountain Dew is a close 6th! The first 6 tracks are classic LDR Americana glamour)

Please do not associate hatred and harmful rhetoric of this kind with Lana Del Rey — especially on the day we celebrate Born to Die’s decade-long (and counting) legacy.

So chaotic lol! I don’t even know how you hack a phone number like that…

Somewhat unrelated, but if you call the Honeymoon Hotline, you get someone’s cover of High By the Beach…was it hacked or do we think this is deliberate?

Lol. Such a trivial and frivolous little comparison but I was instantly reminded of the first image. 2018/2022 <3

You NAILED it. We would all buy these in a heartbeat - perfectly captured the vibe of the records. <3

She was with Emile in the hours leading up to the BTD anniversary!

More polaroids! With the fan who took the ones posted above

Posting this performance because it is an absolute classic and one of my favourites. From the smoky and torched gangsta voice that breaks to reveal the richness of her lower register, to the high, fluttery, girlish head voice, vocally, this performance is the signature style that Born to Die represents. The fact that this was filmed in July 2011 lends itself even more to the all-American glamour that she became known for. An iconic month for solidifying and curating the Lana Del Rey look and feel, and this performance is a further testament to that. Nobody did it like her.

Hoping for a win! This record deserves it. it would be very full circle 10 years after BTD since they put her on her first cover in London, and would follow up NFR’s greatness in winning this award 2 years ago.

10 years of a record that is more than just a record. Born to Die is a once-in-a-lifetime catalyst that marks the dawn of a breakthrough in culture. There will never be an album that influences every pocket of culture in the ways that Born to Die did. This record synthesized so many classic sounds and elements — from lush, cinematic strings and hip-hop-sampled beats, to the smoky and languorous vocals of Lana which soared atop — to create a never-done-before atmosphere that meshed old Hollywood glamour with emcee swag. Born to Die is also almost completely responsible for shifting the discourse in the 2010s around women telling their stories and being their emotionally vulnerable and authentic selves. Congratulations need to be extended to this record a decade after its release for forging 1) a new age of music for every genre it touched upon; 2) increased lyrical agency for women and listeners alike; 3) being the start of a discography that would introduce the world to a living legend - our living legend. Happy birthday, Born to Die!

Once a bad girl, always… She looks amazing, LOVE this vibe

More polaroids! I swear — everything just looks so much cooler on film. The nostalgia in these is real <3

Lana and her lipliner are THE blueprint. Gorgeous queen.

My Father Told Me If I Went Slowly, I’d Be Safe - But He Was Wrong. Lana herself revealed this title to Rolling Stone Germany in March 2021!

It’s pretty 50/50, but whenever her typewritten posts look like this, she’s using the Hanx Writer app for iOS! Some of the pages in Violet are direct scans of linen cardstock on which she wrote with an actual typewriter (a Royal Scriptor II to be precise!)

That post makes me smile and reminds me of why we feel so connected to someone who doesn’t know we exist, but is there in spirit. She is so right — it can be a lonely road when other people express their negative projections onto someone who prioritizes being embodied and striving to meet themselves, but ultimately the way you live your life and how you treat people is a work of art in itself and I believe everyone is an artist.

Honeymoon vs. Wait for Life