Anthem

I want to see Brooklyn Baby, the idea for Black Beauty she said she had, Fucked My Way Up to the Top, and of course, Ultraviolence (which is not an option in the poll?). I think its safe to say that we are getting a PWYC video since she gave us that snippet. I wouldn't be sad for a Cruel World video either.

First off all, this song is most definitely connected to Young and Beautiful. If I recall correctly, Young and Beautiful was not wrote for Gatsby, another song was but they wanted Young and Beautiful instead, and I believe this was that song. She loves imagery in her music, so the references to the hydrangeas and cars are likely to paint a picture for the listener. They are relics of an old time, much the same ways that "old money" represents an older generation. She talks about a love long lost, and her own identity which she can't get back - she'll never be "The Queen of New York City" in the same way that she was with the man a long time ago, she has moved on and evolved in a way that she can't reverse. I think she believes that the end of their love can't be reversed either, because even though she sings "if you call I'll run" and "if you change your mind I'll come", I always got the feeling in her tone that she knows its in vain because nothing will ever change, he will never come back, just like the glory days of "old money" are long gone. Talking about her parents shows an example of a love that is strong and everlasting - the love she wants but will never get. That is why she feels alone, because she will never have what they do with each other with the man she is fixed on. The repetition of the first verse as the final verse shows the cyclical nature of life and love. Kids grow up to be adults, much like Lana and her lover. Love grows, but it fades away with time. The kids don't realize how much their relationships will mean to them until they are older, like her. They are naive but in a beautiful, innocent, free kind of way. This is what she means by the "power of youth". This youthful ignorance is also something that, once lost, cannot be gotten back.

Least favorite to most. Guns and Roses The Other Woman Florida Kilos I usually skip these. I think Florida Kilos is fun - I can see why you guys love it, but it just doesn't do it for me. I like TOW thematically, but its boring to listen to. :/ Sad Girl Cruel World Money Power Glory Is This Happiness Pretty When You Cry These are alright, they just don't catch my attention. I love the rawness in PWYC (she said it was done in one session) and the lyrics to ITH are beautiful, but they don't stand out that much to me. Sometimes I do get MPG in my head though, haha. Shades of Cool Black Beauty Old Money These shine above some of the others. I love the new BB production, although I might have liked it a whole lot more if it hadn't been leaked. I was already kind of over the song when UV came out though I want a video for it and it is still very beautiful. Ultraviolence Fucked My Way Up To The Top Flipside I love these! I love their productions so much even though they vary from one another. I love the guitar in Flipside and FMWUTT is so much fun to scandalously sing in the car to myself. I want to see her perform that live. Brooklyn Baby West Coast I couldn't really choose between these two as being my favorite. I love love love the transitions in WC and the instrumentals in general, and although its more pop-y I like the lyrics too. Brooklyn Baby is just amazing, especially playing loud with my windows down and that reverb.