I loved that she said this she was so genuine about it too, I think that’s why she doesn’t seem super heavily involved in the merch, because she doesn’t even want people to feel pressured to buy it. I’m sure the label/her managers push her to engage. She truly is just about the music
She literally told fans on live that there’s absolutely NO need in buying her records and she has more than enough for herself AND to help others. Please stop caring about her streams/record sales
There is something specifically tragic about this album’s story. On one hand, she’s developed an independence and strength supported by her family and friends - Chuck not least of all, who appears on the title song to save Lana from heartache as well as in this album’s conclusion. But we also hear of Lana’s long-standing desire to have children “give me children, take away my pain”.
Upon having not only the strength to leave one doomed relationship after the other, she has also each time forfeited another hope she had of having children, but has still done so for the sake of her happiness, which she then finds in her family and friends. Just as she approaches this point however, Chuck, her sister and closest to her and instrumental in her healing discovers she is pregnant. Lana sings to her future daughter in Cherry Blossom, which is strangely mournful for a lullaby. Even still, she dedicates and sings a song right after in which she chooses to be happy for her sister, who is having understandable concerns despite been blessed with motherhood, and dedicates a song to her.
this all contextualised with her relationship with her own mother as explicitly explored across the album?
ik IYLDWM is a UV outtake but it reminds me more of NFR for some reason, maybe be the vocal layering? Mainly the chorus, reminds me a bit of California
Aries: Thunder cool, snarky and sarcastic nature mixed with the feelings of impatience and frustration; that friend who always says that they couldn't care less about something/someone but will still write a bitchy song about it
Taurus: Violets For Roses falling in love and the honeymoon phase with deep aspiration to build a life together and wanting to please your partner; at the end of the day refusing to change yourself and give up the things you love for the sake of others; adoration for simplicity;
Gemini: If You Lie Down With Me having a huge crush filled with sweet and joyful things but also wanting to be independent and move on to new experiences; indecisive, complex nature and ability to understand many sides of things; some would say that seeing and understanding so many around them makes them fake but they hate pretending, that's just how they are
Cancer: Cherry Blossom promises of unconditional love; expressing your true feelings in wording that is pure, sweet and beautiful; possibly seems fake-deep to some but is really deep and poetic like that; needs to protect the ones close to them even if they're the ones who would need the protection
Leo: Text Book need for love and validation and searching for it wherever you go; a fiery defender of those that are mistreated because they themselves can't stand getting mistreated; even though you could see your flaws you'd rather own up to them than change yourself
Virgo: Black Bathing Suit love is expressed in a "down to earth" way; flexible nature and interests with high standards, therefore even themselves hard time knowing what they want; self-righteous and self-loving to the point where one hates to make a decision because they're afraid something better could come along; keeps people away but needs closeness when they're afraid
Libra: Arcadia dreamy and romantic; somehow is always surrounded by all the beautiful and nice things and hates when it gets irrupted; dislikes realism and criticism; loves the idea of love and the concept of finding their own fairytale, even if it's searched in rather common things
Scorpio: Living Legend deep love and deep feelings, ride or die; mixture of melancholy and romance; paying attention to the details and the feelings of others; anxious nature and unable to decide whether to focus on the good or the bad; almost chaotic when trying to express themselves
Sagittarius: Nectar Of The Gods adventurous and fun, admiration towards the wild and unconventional; constantly chasing the ideal of being truly wild and free but ending up confused and lost; saying you're independent but kinda still always trying to prove something to the others that gets you exhausted
Capricorn: Dealer being successful at many things somewhat effortlessly and therefore having high expectations for others as well; not letting go of resentment when someone disappoints you; loves irony and sarcasm and hides behind it when hurt; thinks that no one can see their true feelings but everyone even a little bit close to them knows they are babies
Aquarius: Wildflower Wildfire difficulty in expressing emotions or dealing with them; switching up between insecurities and god-complex; trying to find peace by doing self-reflection; analytical towards themselves and the world; the mad scientist -type, honest, smart and witty
Pisces: Beautiful looking at the world or people with rose-coloured glasses; people thinking you're sad when you aren't; or maybe you are but still hate when people bring it up, especially when trying to be alone with your thoughts; some would say pretentious and whiny while some would say poetic and sensitive
I love every single song on this album, but I agree that NOTG could easily be deleted. I know it's her story, but that song kinda feels like it was only added because of the "color blue" lyrics. I shouldn't really complain though because my least favorite song on the album is still an enjoyable listen. I love the opening vocals/lyrics of it.
