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that's false + v ignorant 
 
u guys don't have 2 tear down other people's bodies or personal choices etc in order 2 defend lana ..just saying

awww that's really sweet. poor mom getting shafted all the time 

Post whatever you find about Lana/Lizzy/Lizzi/Lizzie/May on the internet here or just random tidbits people have told you about Lana that you do not have sources for here.

Basically a good way to do it is to search one of her many names and change the year range via google. If you are looking to talk about things that you believe are true/theorize about Lana's life/inspirations/lyrics, see *LANANALYSIS* ..this is just a place to talk about stuff that has been found online/ information that may be true, may not be, who knows.

Some Interesting Articles:

http://neongoldrecor...-dashboard.html
Affirms that she recorded something with "The Knocks" http://pressrepublic...rst-album/print
The original title of LDRakaLG was "God Bless America", talks about Lizzy singing in church choir http://www.huffingto...e_b_159346.html
Talks about her influences and kissing a handsome record exec (presumably Van) http://www.gq.com/en...iew-video-games
Not an old interview really, but it's one of my favorites. She seems to share more with GQ Randomly saw this picture of a guy named "Ray" next to Lizzy.. probably just a coincidence but interesting nonetheless!


 

Re: Steven Mertens, I can't remember if someone has found this yet.  Interview with Spacecamp, which Mertens played bass/vocals in
 
SPACECAMP: Ok this is an awesome question. You know that girl Lana Del Ray? She has about 6,455,290,001 hits on Youtube with her song "Video Games." Well, we were her back up band once cuz her and Steven used to make-out sometimes, for like a year. Well, turns out it wasn't him, it wasn't him, it wasn't all for him cuz she wanted to make-out with someone else one week. I mean look at her. If you had those lips you would want to press them up against a lot of stuff. I would too. So one day Steven comes to practice and tells us he's a bit down cuz he's wondering where she and her mouth had gone off to the night before. I told him he didn't want to know. He agreed and we all started laughing and jamming and we wrote that African influenced song Alibi about Lana and Steven. They're friends now and laugh and joke about where their lips have been.
JK, it's about our friend Lizzy who is a friend of Carly's. She's been looking for an apartment for about three years and her parents are starting to get worried. So we wrote a song for her parents.
http://www.syffal.com/interview-spacecamp

Post whatever you find about Lana/Lizzy/Lizzi/Lizzie/May on the internet here or just random tidbits people have told you about Lana that you do not have sources for here.

Basically a good way to do it is to search one of her many names and change the year range via google. If you are looking to talk about things that you believe are true/theorize about Lana's life/inspirations/lyrics, see *LANANALYSIS* ..this is just a place to talk about stuff that has been found online/ information that may be true, may not be, who knows.

Some Interesting Articles:

http://neongoldrecor...-dashboard.html
Affirms that she recorded something with "The Knocks" http://pressrepublic...rst-album/print
The original title of LDRakaLG was "God Bless America", talks about Lizzy singing in church choir http://www.huffingto...e_b_159346.html
Talks about her influences and kissing a handsome record exec (presumably Van) http://www.gq.com/en...iew-video-games
Not an old interview really, but it's one of my favorites. She seems to share more with GQ Randomly saw this picture of a guy named "Ray" next to Lizzy.. probably just a coincidence but interesting nonetheless!


 

Let's talk about the



underground pop princess,


 


Sky Tonia Ferreira

 
 

You may know the 20 year old for her pop song "Obsession", which garnered her a small amount of success when it appeared on the soundtrack to the CW show "The Vampire Diaries" back in 2010. However, I think most Sky fans would agree that her music has only gotten better since then. Her sound is similar to that of a young Debby Harry/Shirley Manson/Courtney Love. She even covered Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans." Her genre is listed as electropop/dance pop/ indie pop.
 
This is the music video to one of her ballads entitled "Sad Dream"
 

 
On the other end of the spectrum, here is another video for her electronica pop song "Everything is Embarrassing"


 










 

You can buy her EP, Ghost, on Amazon now and her highly anticipated
(by loyal fans, anyways) album, I'm Not Alright, is expected to be due out sometime 2013!


 

What are your favorite/ least favorite Sky songs? Discuss anything and everything Sky related here!



(If anyone would like, I will make you a mix tape featuring some of Sky's 'best' songs.)

It kind of astounds me that Lana Del Rey has never mentioned The Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison before in past interviews- she's quick to mention Elvis or Frank, but not Jim.  Before Born to Die: The Paradise Edition was released, she did say that the record was inspired by the West Coast and had a sound similar to The Doors', and of course, she mentions Jim in Gods+Monsters.
 
Living like Jim Morrison, heading towards a fucked up holiday
 
Of course, when I first heard this, I was excited- then kind of annoyed. (One reason being that the Jim Morrison tag on Tumblr is full of people's selfies with the Gods+Monsters lyric captioned in  italics underneath...sigh)  But then myself- and many other Lana fans- questioned the lyric and what it meant exactly- was she referencing her previous fast + hard lifestyle or was she stating her desire to be a tragic icon like Jim?
 
Being that Jim is my favorite, I thought I would share a few of the similarities I've noticed between the two-
 
 
 
Smoking during performances
   
 
 
Both Lana and Jim were also very wary of audiences to begin with. After a while, Jim became more and more inhibited with his audiences, something Lana has done to an extent, as well.
 
A preoccupation with death
 
Lana has been quoted on her fascination with death, stating the inspiration behind her song "Born to Die" came about when she learned that her mother, her father- and everyone else would one day die.
 
"People fear death even more than pain. It's strange that they fear death. Life hurts a lot more than death. At the point of death, the pain is over. Yeah, I guess it is a friend."- Jim Morrison
 
"Death and paradise are intertwined for me." - Lana Del Rey 
 
Death & Love are the main inspirations for both Jim and Lana's lyrics.
 
 
Favorites
 

 
(Elvis, Priscilla, Frank, and the not so gangster Nancy Sinatra)
 
Mutual favorites of Lana and Jim: Frank+Elvis, Mad Magazine and James Dean
 
"Mad magazine and white socks" - Lana Del Rey in the song "1949"
 
Jim read Mad Magazine and Beatnik poetry (Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti- writer of "A Coney Island of the Mind" were among his favorites), and listened mainly to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley (He is known to have covered Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel" & "Love Me Tender", in addition to others) 
 
Lana has been quoted numerous times speaking of her love for Elvis, Sinatra, and Ginsberg.
 
(Jim Morrison also loved James Dean.James Dean, for sure)
 
Both also share a passion for philosophy, though I'm not sure who Lana's favorite philosophers are. 
 
 
Addictions
 

 
“It was everything in the end.” -  Lana Del Rey on her addictions, although she denied ever using heroin.  Lana had a firm support system and was able to beat her addiction with the help of family and friends. Jim Morrison was not so lucky.
 
Jim's most-loved drug was said to be heroin.  He also frequently used LSD in attempts to achieve higher thinking. He was also a terrible alcoholic whose alter-ego "Jimbo" came out when he was drinking. He died from an alleged heroin overdose at the age of 27. 
 
 
Film 
 
Even though Jim was passionate about music, he desired to be more involved with films, and made several short student films during his time at UCLA as a film student.
 
"I'd hate to think I'd stop having anything to do with music, but I think that in the future, I'll tend towards an exclusive film involvement."- Jim Morrison
 
Lana Del Rey has also voiced a desire to work in film.
 
"When I was starting, I had a vision of being a writer for film and that's what I am doing now. I'm so happy...hopefully, I will branch into film work and stay there." - Lana Del Rey
 
 
Indian Reservations
 
Love casinos, Indian reservations
 

 
Not too long ago, Lana spurred some controversy when she appeared in the "Ride" video in an Indian headdress. She also claims to have worked on a Navajo reservation in Utah when she was younger.
 

 
 
Jim claimed to have a spiritual connection with Native Americans, believing that one of their spirits entered his soul when he was four years old when he witnessed a car accident in which an entire family of Native Americans had been badly injured or killed. (A truck which was carrying these Native Americans crashed on the highway and was overturned.)  Morrison thought this was the most formative event of his entire life, and this imagery stuck with him in his music (ex. Indian Summer"), poetry, and even in his dancing. The Doors' keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, recalled in his book that when Jim was dancing on stage sometimes, it looked as though Jim was taking on some form of an Indian.
 
 

 
 
A love for nicknames
 
Jim Morrison- Mr. Mojo Rising, The Lizard King
 
Lana Del Rey- Sparkle Jump Rope Queen, Coney Island Queen, etc.
 
(Ok, I'll admit, some of this is reaching)
 
 
Chateau Marmont
 

 
(This picture was taken in the closet of Jim's room at the Chateau Marmont)
 
Both Jim and Lana had a love affair with the Chateau, and lived there for quite some time.
 
 
Couch Crashers
 
Jim Morrison was notorious for crashing on the couches of his friend's homes.(Kurt Cobain did this as well)  He never owned a home, preferring to stay in hotels or couches. 
 
In Feb. 2012, Lana Del Rey told The New York Times' T Magazine about her living situation- "Staying with my ex-boyfriend. I live on his couch."
 
 
For as much as their styles are similar, they are also vastly different. (Personally, I would have to say that Jim was a better lyricist on the whole, but Lana perhaps a better singer- as far as range goes) Jim was also borderline psychotic (said with love) and Lana seems normal- at least on the surface. 
 

 
I just think it's interesting how Jim may have influenced Lana Del Rey, in addition to other artists and cinematic works.  It seems like in every new generation there is a tragic character- after Jim it was Kurt (someone else Lana has claimed to be inspired by) after Kurt, it was Amy. I think Lana is a physical homage to tragic historical pop culture icons. 
 
 
What do you guys think?  Do you notice any similarities between Lana and other musicians? Another person we could compare Lana with is Priscilla Presley- the hair+ clothing styles, similar cars, - perhaps in attempts to reach Elvis? Where are you when I need you most? (Also may explain her negative responses when compared to Nancy Sinatra, once stating harshly that Frank was the "real musician." Nancy + Elvis were alleged to have had an affair) 
 
"Pick your role models wisely. Find out what they did and do it." -Lana Del Rey
 

 
Lana with some losers covering "Roadhouse Blues" by The Doors.

Disco, because a lot of people forget about it :`///

(to an old band mate)

I'll try to find it. It's not on the youtube version..

You shot your cannon and we died and went to heaven is what i hear

Can't believe the Ghost hate!! I bow 2 the songwriting on that.. actually, I bow to Sky's writing in general.. It's not like out of this world or anything, but it is really good for what she's doing
 
and Sitar, sky has vehemently denied doing drugs .. do i believe her?
 

 
based on this video- no lol it makes me choke everytime @ 1:19

I'll send you some stuff!!!
 
 
I still bow 2 this btw
 

 
she's so glam when she wants to be. my gurl crush

Let's talk about the



underground pop princess,


 


Sky Tonia Ferreira

 
 

You may know the 20 year old for her pop song "Obsession", which garnered her a small amount of success when it appeared on the soundtrack to the CW show "The Vampire Diaries" back in 2010. However, I think most Sky fans would agree that her music has only gotten better since then. Her sound is similar to that of a young Debby Harry/Shirley Manson/Courtney Love. She even covered Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans." Her genre is listed as electropop/dance pop/ indie pop.
 
This is the music video to one of her ballads entitled "Sad Dream"
 

 
On the other end of the spectrum, here is another video for her electronica pop song "Everything is Embarrassing"


 










 

You can buy her EP, Ghost, on Amazon now and her highly anticipated
(by loyal fans, anyways) album, I'm Not Alright, is expected to be due out sometime 2013!


 

What are your favorite/ least favorite Sky songs? Discuss anything and everything Sky related here!



(If anyone would like, I will make you a mix tape featuring some of Sky's 'best' songs.)

Let's talk about the



underground pop princess,


 


Sky Tonia Ferreira

 
 

You may know the 20 year old for her pop song "Obsession", which garnered her a small amount of success when it appeared on the soundtrack to the CW show "The Vampire Diaries" back in 2010. However, I think most Sky fans would agree that her music has only gotten better since then. Her sound is similar to that of a young Debby Harry/Shirley Manson/Courtney Love. She even covered Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans." Her genre is listed as electropop/dance pop/ indie pop.
 
This is the music video to one of her ballads entitled "Sad Dream"
 

 
On the other end of the spectrum, here is another video for her electronica pop song "Everything is Embarrassing"


 










 

You can buy her EP, Ghost, on Amazon now and her highly anticipated
(by loyal fans, anyways) album, I'm Not Alright, is expected to be due out sometime 2013!


 

What are your favorite/ least favorite Sky songs? Discuss anything and everything Sky related here!



(If anyone would like, I will make you a mix tape featuring some of Sky's 'best' songs.)

Lana was seen buying a horse topiary... for the house she doesn't have ???? It reportedly cost around $3,000. (All I can notice is her butt lmao)
 

 

 

 

I REALLY don't understand why any intelligent person would send their child with an addiction problem AWAY. If that were true, I'd understand if Lana held resentment toward them in the past.

Why do you think ‘Video Games’ connected with people? 
Justin Parker: The simplicity of the melody. It’s quite weird really, because no one calls them ‘video games’. (laughs) I mean, the imagery is amazing. The lyric is so good. ‘Swinging in the back yard, pull up in your fast car, whistling my name.’ (incredulously) ‘WHISTLING MY NAME’! Fucking genius.

And you credit her for that? 
Justin Parker: Yeah! Fucking yeah. I just came up with the chord progression.
 
http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/15544/1/justin-parker

What you do to me is indescribable
Got me sparkling just like an emerald
Send my soul on fire and make me wild like the deep blue sea
 
No other boy ever made me feel beautiful
When I'm in your arms, feels like I have it all
Is it your tattoos or golden grill that makes me feel this way?
 
Got me spinnin like a ballerina, feelin gangsta every time I see ya
You're the king and baby, I'm the queen of disaster, disaster
Got me spinnin like a ballerina, you're the bad boy that I always dreamed of
You're the king and baby, I'm the queen of disaster, disaster
 
I'm scared thick, I get emotional
You know I was more than just a party girl
Isn't hard to see what's going on, I'm so far gone (so far gone)
 
When I saw your face, it was incredible
Painted on my soul, it was indelible (Cos you're the baddest)
Let's celebrate our twisted fate, we're the broken ones
 
Got me spinnin like a ballerina, feelin gangsta every time I see ya
You're the king and baby, I'm the queen of disaster, disaster
Got me spinnin like a ballerina, you're the bad boy that I always dreamed of
You're the king and baby, I'm the queen of disaster, disaster
 
Ladies and gentlemen, for the very first time..
 
You got me spinnin like a ballerina, feelin gangsta every time I see ya
You're the king and baby, I'm the queen of disaster, disaster
Got me spinnin like a ballerina, you're the bad boy that I always dreamed of
You're the king and I'm the beauty queen of disaster, disaster

Arcade Fire, HAIM, Sara Bareilles
 
zZZzzZZz
 
OH Florence + The Machine is a big one.. I like a few songs, i.e. Cosmic Love, Hit With a kiss, seven devils but I'm just not a huge fan of her overall sound/style of singing

haha you're very astute. I think this is also a case of her over obsessing about authenticity.. like sometimes she acts like she doesn't care and sometimes she builds these back stories or ..whatever to make her lyrics personal/ have a deeper meaning.  She's the strangest person I've ever not known lol

Not a fan of it.. I'm happy she got to complete her vision but I think- maybe with another director ?- it could have been done better, and not so damn LITERALLY.  There was so much more artistry in Born To Die, for example and the Blue Jeans vid- for me. 
 
It was odd how after her fall from grace led her to hanging out with Latinos.. I could see that causing some outrage.  
 
Also, she recited some of those last stanzas in ISTBE- holiness of the human vessel and what not- the body is the soul.. I wonder if she really believes that? I get the hedonistic pov but I do wonder what she's trying to say.   
 
I really don't know what to think still.. lol.. I was pulling for Shaun Ross but I don't think he fit the video whatsoever. (That choreography was cringe worthy) Even Charlie would have been a better choice, and we all know Lana is fine w/ kissing siblings.

I'd like to say I'd be fine with it.. but then I remember when my adolescent fave Rooney got a song on VH1 ("When Did You're Heart Go Missin') and I would call people posers under my breath when I heard them singing them at school lmao </3
 
but I rly don't think she'll dieyoung.mp3 she seems rather boring compared to her past, it's not like she's in her crazy prime like an amanda bynes or lindsay or s/t

I'm his little downtown baby doll
I'm his little downtown baby doll
Likes to come and hear me sing rock 'n' roll
Watch me while I'm working on the silver pole
 
I'm his little downtown baby doll
Doesn't matter what I do for work at all Live like you're rich when you're beautiful I fill it up, work it out, night falls, I'm a star   If you want it super sized I can do that for ya If you want it double fries I can do that for ya  If you want a cola I can make it colder If you want a bad girl, nobody's bolder And if you want the queen of New York then you better come in  
I'm his little downtown baby doll
Travel on the train, I'm the best of all
Come and get your girl, yo, he gets the call And he picks me up with a bag of ball   I'm his little downtown baby doll
Everybody does, I'm in trouble ya'll Doesn't really care cos he likes to fall Of all the working girls, I'm the worst of 'em all   If you want it super sized, I can do that for ya If you want it double fries I can do that for ya  If you want a cola I can make it colder If you want a bad girl, nobody's bolder And if you want the queen of New York then you better come in   Little girl you gonna get me fired Lucky for you that I'm so inspired Everywhere you look and the things that you do I think that I gotta hold on to you I say yeah, yeah, I say yeah, yeah I say yeah, yeah, I say yeah, you do, oh   If you want it super sized, I can do that for ya If you want it double fries I can do that for ya  If you want a cola I can make it colder If you want a bad girl, nobody's bolder And if you want the queen of New York then you better come in  

Love the title fucked my way to the top.. It reminds me of an interview where she was asked the strangest place she ever wrote a song and she said the office of a record executive, when she was making out with him. Sad girl sounds so tumblr-y lol like those sadgurl1847 urls but I'm trying to reserve judgement..maybe she took inspiration from the doors' "unhappy girl"