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I hear... Drag, suck it up like vanilla ices Don't treat me rough, treat me really nices Decorate my neck, diamond ??? Why, come on, come on She's probably just rhyming nice with ice and adding an 'S' And saying "diamond" in a weird accent or likely another language, since the word after that doesn't sound English either. But definitely "decorate my neck". I can think of a certain necklace that would make this song much dirtier...of the pearl variety...

The ugly side of PrettyBaby... Alright, lemme do this and further put off the paper I should be writing. I'm hesitant to give anything below a 4, tbh, so I'll post my order of preference as well. Ride - 5/5 A perfect lead single and emotional track overall. The production is actually flawless. I guess it's sad, like any other Lana song, but it's this new feeling of triumph and freedom that I don't think she's ever captured before. I'll say my favorite part is the production. American - 5/5 I will not stand for the criticism of these lyrics, because this song is a fucking feeling, you know? What's so wrong with a song being felt, sort of visceral, instead of analyzed for brilliant lyrical trickery? The bridge and onward ensures that this is a gem. It's all about the buildup, gradually progressing towards something really satisfying. As for it's content, it's very cute and the melody is one of the best on the album. Can I just say how cute the "like an American" at the end is? Cola - 5/5 My hands-down favorite. It's not even them ~controversial~ lyrics. Just take in the beautiful instrumentation and the effortless sail of the chorus. Does that make sense? The chorus sails, dammit. Let's not forget the ending. It's so damn hectic. She really needs you to understand the taste of her pussy. It just goes crazy. The high notes are impressive. It reminds me of the bridge to "Match Made in Heaven" (you know, I am your queen), fully realized and perfected. Body Electric - 4/5 I'm afraid this is a little more lukewarm than I anticipated, but it has it's redeeming qualities. I'm loving the drums, I just wish the final product was a little...darker. The verses seem too quiet and the bridge isn't as emotional as it needs to be. But the chorus, from "we get DOWN" to the dare I say ritualistic chanting of "I sing the body electric", is honestly top-notch. I love a quietly seething song--I just need more happening everywhere but the chorus. Definite demo-itis on this one. Blue Velvet - 4/5 It sticks out like a goddamn sore thumb, but it's good. Maybe the tracklisting could have been slightly rearranged to prevent its placement on the album from bothering me so much. It's definitely the least exciting song on the album, but her performance on it is pretty good. What is there to say about this one? It's lovely and it has its place. I still weep for what could have been with "Heart-Shaped Box". Gods & Monsters - 4.5/5 I'm awful close to this song. It's been my most anticipated since it's beginnings in the tracklist as "In the Land of Gods and Monsters". I love when Lana goes dark. This has some of the better lyrics on an album where lyrics are definitely not the strong point. The half of a point it's missing is on account of a bothersome lack of melody. In certain ways, this works, I guess. The chorus is everything, and that intro that got practically the entire fanbase drooling those months ago. Neither of these should be overlooked. This is less a review and more of a defense, but yeah. I pray she performs this live. I bet it'll be great. Yayo - 4/5 Much better than I expected! Still don't like the initial "bla-ACK motorcycle", but her vocals sound a lot lovelier than I originally would have thought. Although I would say the best part of the 2010 version is the ending, I think I can also say that for this one--but for different reasons. Sure, there isn't an echoing "dark night", but the husky vocals serve this one well. It's more haunting than the original, I can give it that. Bel Air - 4.5/5 Wow, this goddamn production! I'm no expert, but I think a lot of what Born to Die overdid is made up for flawlessly on this EP. It's not my favorite, but I think it's safe to call it the quintessential Paradise Edition song. Easily the best lyrics on the album. A huge portion of my praise goes to that bridge. This song does what The Paradise Edition does best--it haunts you and simultaneously captivates you. Burning Desire - 5/5 This song will be the ending of the album for me, whether it's marketed that way or not. Why? It's a perfect ending. Again with that production. I've been loving those often criticized super husky vocals since it first came out. It's just a well-written song, simple and built to mesmerize. Let's be real--it's also the sexiest thing she's ever recorded, which doesn't hurt its score. Preference: 1. Cola 2. American 3. Ride 4. Burning Desire 5. Gods & Monsters 6. Bel Air 7. Yayo 8. Body Electric 9. Blue Velvet Watching the progression of songs from Born to Die up and down my favorites, it'll be interesting to see what the result of this is in a few months. Perhaps I got a bit long-winded there.

I'm almost sure it's "Idol of roses, iconic soul".

"Tropico" was a tag for the Paradise Edition preview video...as was "Super Cannes". Could it be premiering at the Cannes Film Festival? It kind of matches the timeline she previously mentioned for the soundtrack she was working on. I also just googled "tropico film" and stumbled upon this mysterious ass website: http://tropicofilm.com/

Kill Kill 22 Queen Of The Gas Station 21 For K Part 2 40 Jump 14 Mermaid Motel 30 Raise Me Up (Mississippi South) 11 Put Me In A Movie 19 Smarty 4 Yayo 32

EVERYONE GET READY, WE'RE WORKING IN INCREMENTS OF FIVE POINTS NOW BECAUSE THIS IS BORING. I'll round to the nearest mutiple of five. Off To The Races 5 National Anthem 60 Carmen 80 Million Dollar Man 45 Without You 40 You dig? Off To The Races 5 National Anthem 60 Carmen 75 Million Dollar Man 45 Without You 45

So is this the current issue? I'll have to have a look.

Born to Die: Paradise Edition: The Re-Up

Anyone know the tracklist of the Remixes CD in the box-set? The only review I saw is by some Swedish website...

Is that you?

You messes of people, I love you all.

If she loves this smokey imagery so much, she should have used it for the album cover. It looks gorgeous and matches the mood of the album more. This TROPICO business...one of the films she's "scoring"?

She tweeted this minutes ago. Is it official or not? GAH WOMAN STOP THIS MYSTERY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3yT8CkPzY In the description, she had this to say:

Maybe...My lips, they taste like Pepsi cola? I totally agree with you. I'm glad Paradise isn't 100% depressing, I was worried about that.

Uh-oh, nervous to listen (having trouble tearing myself away from Paradise). I suppose it's only a mixtape. I like most of her other tracks more than her first mixtape, too. (Although Grins is a jam.)

Roger > American Dad > Family Guy >>>>> The Cleveland Show

Yes, I think it'll still be fun!

If you don't, I will. (I like when we actually agree )

Oh, I see the problem--you like Dark Paradise. Carry on

Potentially unpopular opinion: Every last song fucking shits, even "Yayo", and I couldn't be happier.

Kinda living for the cheesy nature scene on the back.

It is just you

Obama's skiiiin so golden brown! Be young, be dope, be proud Like an American! My pro-Obama song tbh

Yayo (2012) - Lana Del Rey