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LET THE LIGHT IN (FT. FATHER JOHN MISTY)

I did but it took me like 5 minutes to send bc my hands are shaking so bad SKFNSKSK I have full body chills and I feel like I’m going to pass out.
I was literally JUST about to go to sleep too, I was checking my email before signing off when I got the notification. I’m WIIIIDE awake now!! x

Oh. My. God. 😭
screamingcryingthrowinguphelp x
 

 

Wow. I can't believe I just finished my first personal listen of the record. I know it's so soon, but I'm already ready to declare this as her best album. Though Ultraviolence will always be my personal favourite mostly because I have so many memories with it and meaning built into the songs over the past 9 years, it's undeniable that this record is an absolute masterpiece. So much was said. So much was done! There was a great variety - it was raw, personal, unexpected, even shocking at times! A jaw-dropper in multiple ways.
Again, I've been awake for over 40 hours now so I apologise if this post and my live-listen reactions sounded kind of jumbled and worded poorly, but I think even if I had been well-rested it still wouldn't have improved my ability much to find what to say. I have so many thoughts that I can't yet articulate. This record is a lot to take in, in a very good way. Right now, really all I can say is wow. Wow wow wow. Miss Del Rey has done it again, always outdoing herself.
I'll have to come back here later today to write my full thoughts and of course give my ranking after a couple more listens, actually probably in a week for that since already I have no idea how I'm even going to begin ranking these songs. Seriously, at the listening party I kept going "oh, this is my new favourite" and I felt the same way after this personal listen.
Love her. Love the record. Love you guys.
I can't believe we're finally here. It's a beautiful day to be a Lana fan, as is almost every day x

What an incredible way to end a record. You know, pretty early on in the pre-release I predicted that the closing track would be one of the wordier ones, taking the final minutes to get out all that she wanted to say before it came to a close. Though I was somewhat wrong, I'd also like to think that I was somewhat right. 
Sometimes there really isn't more to be said, except for what already has been said.
I think motioning that sentiment by repeating the care-free, fun-loving lines of Venice Bitch that we already know and love with some new ad-libs is brilliant.
She said so much on this record - she got raw, she got personal - more than ever before, in my opinion. So, why not close the whole thing by shaking the heaviness off and transitioning into a remix of one of her most iconic songs?
I think by not saying anything more at all and rather choosing to reminisce on a lighter note, she silently reiterated some of the most important lyric lessons that she wanted to stress from the record - 
"I'm meaning to say, that there's nothing to do except know that this is how the light gets in"
"I give myself two seconds to breathe and go back to being a serene queen. I just needed two seconds to be me."
"When you’re home, you’re home (Venice, California)"
"It's not about having someone to love me anymore, this is the experience of being an American Whore"
"When you leave all you take is your memories, and I’m gonna take mine of you with me"
 
So by saying nothing new at all, she really said so much. Again, this whole record contained so much personal storytelling, and I just think this is the perfect sendoff. Sort of a, here was my story, now it's over, let's have fun.
 
I also love the Taco Truck section of the song and while I do wish it was its own song, I think it transitions so well into Venice Bitch. I think I may even prefer this rendition to the original.
Also, I'm still dying at the fact she teased a lyric from this song to me over a year ago. No, I'm never going to shut up about it x

I think he's harsh but ultimately pretty fair with her. he recognises her talent but has less tolerance for the imperfections than we (her fans) have. Like I hear her sing a verse off key and im like "ItS oN puRpoSe" whereas he just says its sloppy.
I always value his opinion and think he WANTS to like lana, and he's been really into the three singles so far.
I totally disagree with his opinions of her earlier music though...
yes I KNOWWWWW im opening myself up to the lanaboards firing squad for not condemning him but I can have an opinion right? 

Candy Necklace is so stunning. I knew this was going to be an amazing song from the first snippet we ever heard of it, and this is another track that greatly exceeded my expectations which were already high to begin with. To me, it does feel massive. You can hear the passion in her voice build as the song progresses with the production doing the same perfectly in tow. It has jazzy elements, haunting elements, almost unsettling in a way.. but that good kind of discomfort that you crave more of. This was the one I was most excited to hear again after the listening party, and this second listen lived up even better than my memory of it. Another instant favourite.
Now to the Jon Batiste Interlude.. x
 

ok so now that everybody's here we can say how LET THE LIGHT IN is her new best song 

PAGE 1, LET'S GO! 
 

The time has come...
Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd - Post-Release Thread
  

Good news everyone, I’ve just wrapped my filming day for today and I’ll be home by 11 so I have an hour to prepare for the release (& the post-release thread of course!)
I can’t believe the time is finally here. It feels surreal. I’ve also been awake for 37 straight hours and I’m a bit delirious, but I feel like that’s going to make my first real listen (aside from the listening party) even more intense in a good way. I’m so excited to share my real-time reactions with you all in the post-release & see all of yours! This is always my favourite day of the year when there’s a Lana release x

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Thank you so much!! It felt like a dream, out of all the record stores in the world, she was at mine  also feel free to follow me if you’d like, I love having mutuals that love our Lanita ❤️
She truly is!!! And thank you omg it was such a wonderful interaction! And just like I said to fishtails above, you’re more than welcome to follow me if you’d like, I love making new friends. Especially ones that love our girl 💖🥰

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Thank you so much!! It felt like a dream, out of all the record stores in the world, she was at mine  also feel free to follow me if you’d like, I love having mutuals that love our Lanita ❤️
She truly is!!! And thank you omg it was such a wonderful interaction! And just like I said to fishtails above, you’re more than welcome to follow me if you’d like, I love making new friends. Especially ones that love our girl 💖🥰

She was so happy to meet you! Anna really is one of a kind, the sweetest woman I’ve ever met in my life. I’m so lucky to have her as my best friend and my soul momma, she truly is my Sun.
I’ll send your text to her and I’m sure she’s gonna love your words, you’re so cute!  💖

omg I just saw her post about this on Instagram! Such a sweet interaction and its so cool you got to meet her lol I would be so excited too!! 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!) 
 

 
 

Last nights listening party was a dream. I made a few friends, and as if that wasn’t lucky enough, towards the end, a lady saw me dancing to the music and handed me a beautiful Lana poster. She passed out only a couple of these, to me and maybe 1 or 2 other people. I was surprised, and said thank you, then I looked down at the cardboard tube the poster was in, and I see a sticker. It said “Lanadelreyscloset”. 
 
When I tell you I RAN over to this lady as she was leaving. It was Anna. The sweet woman who runs the Instagram dedicated to finding Lana’s clothes. The fandom mom! I was so happy. I had no idea we lived near each other, let alone in the same state. And yet- the universe brought us together. I sat beside her the whole time, not even knowing. At my record store, there is an upstairs and a basement. They played the album on both levels. I decided to come down to the basement as it was less crowded. If I had stayed upstairs I wouldn’t have met her. I told her how sweet she is and so caring for the people in this fandom. She actually had been recording part of the listening party and was still recording when I talked to her, and I’m glad she captured it honestly because my reaction was genuine. If you want to see it, make sure and check out her Insta. It was such a wonderful way to end the night, and the fact she gave a few of us posters/shirts shows how caring she is. So, thank you Anna for talking with me. I speak for a lot of people when I say we love the work you put into your account and how kind you are. 
 
Also side note: I know there’s been some negativity towards that account recently so don’t even bother to reply to this with negative stuff. She’s been a part of this community for years, you can have whatever opinion you want, but let’s keep it positive please. There are so many clothing items I would not have (including my BB dress) if it wasn’t for her. All love here ❤️❤️❤️ posting our pic as she gave me permission if I put an emoji over her face (even though she is so beautiful!)