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Ugh 2023 has been her YEAR!! Glowing and radiant as ever <3

Excited for everyone going today! Festivals are great, but it’s nice that Lana will probably get to do the show she’s been wanting to do without any cuts to the setlist, and finally with that “dramatic” two-minute outro she teased!

This record is transformative, and I have really had the chance to sit with it for the last 3 months and absorb it completely. It touches upon her experiences both as a woman in her thirties AND as a star whose legacy is now being solidified to the point where you can look back at all her albums and revel in their grandeur, impact on culture, and contribution to her own life's narrative. The release of this one has made me revisit every other record and appreciate it for what it represented for Lana (and her listeners) at the time, but also see it as part of her history without any comparison to be made between the respective albums. I especially realized that this was the case when we saw Lana watch her entire career retrospective unfold in front her during the Ride monologue at Glastonbury. Her facial expressions and the crowd behind her while her entire career was showcased was so cinematic and impactful, but I digress – the point is that Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd represents so much more than just what is shared on the 16-track album. The real beauty of it is found by synthesizing what she states in each song and what she leaves unstated for us to read in between the lines.

I think this is one of her best songs ever…it’s dramatic, it’s dark, it’s soulful. And the video adds so many more layers to it

This slew of shows reminds me so much of the 2016 Festival Tour - what with there being such a change to the nature of the shows with new elements, similar to how she debuted Alex and Ash in 2016. I have been loving the inclusion of back-up vocalists and how theatrical it feels with the outfit change (which is such an embodiment of the Candy Necklace video, just brought to life on stage).

Her hair, her outfit, her vocals…what an iconic show. Not being announced as a headliner initially, showing up late, and getting cut off early are simply part of the performance.

Black Beauty - I remember someone on YouTube overlaid the song on clips of their home movies and footage from their wedding. It was so moving and really gave the song another story <3

She’s so unintentionally funny, the way she had been posting normally for a few days before randomly deactivating the account. ☠️ Nonetheless - the Honeymoon account was a beautiful memorial of the album and it is too bad to see it gone after 8 years (alongside more recent updates on her life). But Lana’s always with us no matter what! <3

Fishtail / Peppers I love how the act of braiding hair serves to capture two different moods in a relationship – as well as how she goes from "I wish I could skinny-dip inside your mind" in Fishtail, to "take a minute for myself, skinny-dip in my mind" in Peppers.

I don’t have the words to describe how much I have been enjoying the record. She really did what she had to do with every single song. Masterpiece.

"It's a beautiful life, remember that too for me," followed by "When's it gonna be my turn? Don't forget me" in the next track really illustrates this concept of longing for your own contribution to a familial line and legacy. That really moves me, as I'm sure it does so many others – I'm really glad she's exploring the family theme in more detail because it truly is an enriching and rewarding aspect of your life to labour upon.

Aw. I'm here and I appreciate you so much! Hopefully any crises have been averted in the meantime!

The Grants...what an incredibly moving song. I love what she said about making the introduction to the entire record the gospel singers' "beautifully flawed" first take, completely for its symbolism of naturalness. What a wonderful thing to honour in your life's work and art. As for the song itself, there could not be a more fitting sentiment than "I'm gonna take mine of you with me" in regards to the memories we have of our loved ones and what we really should take away from life once we're gone. A beautiful reminder that will perfectly open this record. Stunning vocals, heavenly harmonies, and touching lyrics. <3

Ooooo good catch, I definitely think it’s related

Wait tell us what you think it is (if you can), I’m curious

Remember in late 2021 she said she was focusing on other interests? Citing those interests as a reason for deactivating her IG and even alluding to these interests in her speech at the Variety Awards. Could it be that this mystery interest is related to the announcement?

What could be a “surprise” that’s unrelated to new music or a standard performance at the BBC? I’m thinking maybe some sort of major personal life update OR the launch of an entire new creative endeavour…

I can kind of make out “Here’s my body, I’m available, I’m a ghost now, look how they (you) found (hold) me” - with the words in parentheses being layered?

Don’t worry lol you’re all good! Thank you for answering my question <3

I was thinking this too, it is suspicious. Always be skeptical of people who make claims, but *conveniently* can’t offer evidence to support their claims! Probably just someone who wants to troll - but nonetheless, it would be cool to get a first look at that vinyl variant.

I needed answers, Pinky!! But I answered it myself (much to my own dismay)

So, a girl named Ella works at Target and she told her friend that they received the vinyl at Target. But there are no photos of this vinyl, right? It’s just hearsay for now?

The album was too fire 🔥 The poor Jergins Tunnel couldn’t handle being the titular reference of the 9th studio album by Lana Del Rey!

Hawaiian! Her intercultural serve

All this talk about “Ella” and I’m just thinking about how that’s Spanish for “she”. Her true Lanita moment -