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I agree that it definitely sounds like hoes. That was my first thought upon hearing it, haha. Stuck out to me.

Zero shame in reviving this thread, tbh. It's a great one. I would absolutely die for info on the dress she's wearing here, or anything similar. It's a good rule of thumb that I'm super weak for her long-sleeve, short dresses in general though. Cough. They say dream big, right? Please, make my day. I wanna play Lana dress-up someday.

Truly, I love EVERYTHING about the feel of HBTB, and all we have is a damn picture. Couldn't possibly be more excited than I am, except obviously when it drops.

Tbh I'm lovin' the sleepiness of Honeymoon. Maybe I've been looking into the word too much, but it accomplishes exactly what the titular track should, to me. Yet it still makes sense that, as she said on her Insta, the album will have a variety sound-wise. I obv don't want the whole album to literally encompass a couple's honeymoon but I think musical highs, as well as lows, such as the slow, sweet Honeymoon that we've been blessed w/ today, would be very cool and loosely representative of what makes up a honeymoon, or even the "honeymoon phase." I did read some theories on the latter here and found it all quite interesting. Anyway yeah, this feels like the blissful tune of the album despite her remaining true to her habitual explorations of darker themes within her lyrics. It's fascinating and sounds like it could be a film score. 10/10, took my soul from me.

Blue Christmas and Santa Baby with emphasis on the second one b/c reasons

Yeah pretty much

Ok, I know this is Lanaboards and our job is to get all in-depth about her, but I'm not gonna hold my tongue in saying that encouraging the sharing of theories about her being sexually abused is quite gross, not to mention uncomfortable and prying. As far as she and Pat go, I'm sure there's been turmoil in her family at some points due to the fact that she struggled with alcoholism and was sent to boarding school. That had to be hell for everyone involved. But what matters most is the here and now, and they seem to all be in a good place together.

Really have enjoyed reading all the replies in this thread so far, thus I can't resist making a post of my own. I've related to LDR a ton for a good bit of the time I've been aware of her existence. By "a good bit," I mean it wasn't until I began to truly fawn over her music that it became a huge focal point for me when feeling selfless, deeply in love, confused and hurt, or restless just like my "chameleon soul" self. Good god, don't get me started on the Ride monologue. Lana's music tends to be spot-on with my emotions on living the way I am right now, or the way I have in the past. I guess you could say she has historical value to me. Without her even knowing it, her music has seen me at my worst, made me feel much less alone, and ultimately kept me from going off the deep end. I also connect with some of her darker lyrics pertaining to experiences I haven't had. Perhaps because some other part of me fantasizes about those things? I don't know, maybe there's alternate realities for shit like that. It's certainly interesting to think about, no harm done there. She's explored some questionable themes in her music and has a special talent for taking you there with her. Just one of the many reasons why her work appeals to me so much, because I know pretty much everything she puts out is important to her in some way and it shines through. And yeah, there's pretty much no way I'm not gonna talk about them vocals SO I gotta say, I think her voice has a lot to do with bridging the gap between herself and us, the audience. It's very unique and beautifully angel-esque. It's one thing to be able to belt things out, but quite another to get people to feel with you, as I said in the last paragraph. That's something that comes with a passion for what you do, and when it shines through like that it's hard NOT to pick up what she's putting down- that's whether you have an experience, or damn near nothing in common. Following every little story within her songs really does become personal to a lot of people, like me, regardless.

1. When did you first discover Lana Del Rey? I think it was either late February or early March 2012, because of my ex. They drew her and posted their art on Tumblr with some lyrics, so I got to wondering who this pretty lady in a flower crown actually was and looked her up. 2. What was the first song that made you fall in love with her music? Born to Die. I fell hard for the video and how it could evoke such emotion to me. Video Games would be a close second to that though, I was in puppy love at the time and I have positive associations with it, I guess. 3. Favorite Lana hairstyle? Long, curly hair. I also have gained a soft spot for how she did it on her Endless Summer tour. 4. Favorite live performance? PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC, on June 13th, 2015. Yes, that's my concert. Shut up. 5. Favorite lyric? "In the land of gods and monsters, I was an angel, livin' in the garden of evil." G&M altogether is one of my favorites. 6. Would you make out with Lana if you had the chance to? Uh, absolutely. If she offered, of course. 7. Favorite facial feature? Her lips and smile tbh jflksjdlkajlfjf 8. What's one thing you don't like about Lana? I can't think of any serious compaints about her as a person. She seems like a very sweet lady. 9. Have you ever met Lana? No, but I aim to someday. That would just, like, tear my heartstrings out and replace them with golden ones. I'd be set forever. 10. Who's your favorite artist after Lana? I have such a wild music taste that it is difficult to pinpoint. I will say that I've kind of been falling into Halsey's clutches though. 11. Would you say you're obsessed or just a really big fan? I'm a complete googly-eyed loser about her, that's why I'm here. Not too the point where I'd camp out near her place of residence or otherwise disrespect her privacy, though. So gross. 12. What if Lana was secretly an evil zombie would you still love her? "YASSSS QUEEN RECRUIT ME INTO YOUR LEGION OF UNDEAD"

I try not to get outwardly wild about stuff like this despite what info is made available to me in the media or here, for the most part. Barrie being one obvious exception, because she literally said that in her relationship with him, she no longer felt free. With that, I'll yell it from the rooftops that I'm a fan of them breaking up, because as she put it in her own words, it was no longer beneficial. My raw and explicit feelings about who Lana sees is that I just want her to be happy, and fulfilled. It's none of my business, but I think she's a very interesting and lovely person and deserving of the best that love can offer. She seems more than content with her current situation, and nobody should feel any type of negative way until it's proven otherwise. Francesco gets a lot of undeserved shade from people, I think. I mean there were the rumors about him and Elena Ora. But she could very well have been just a really good friend. After all, despite certain photos surfacing of him and her, Lana is ALSO very tactile and affectionate when greeting friends and fans, that much I know. Putting those two things side-by-side AND the fact that Fran's meeting with the alleged side-chick was public, makes it seem a bit silly. The worst thing I've heard about them is the screaming fight-- and they seem to have reconciled fine since. He attended a few concerts on her most recent tour, for goodness' sake. So cute! Geez, I really went into the specifics there but hopefully somebody feels me!! I don't "ship" her with anybody. I root for her happiness and I think she's grown enough to know what she's doing, hence why she broke it off with the ex boy, which I already addressed.

I'm just gonna pick one of my favorites and vice versa so I don't stress myself to death tryna make a list. Best: Black Beauty Worst: Guns and Roses* *Don't tell anybody but I still do listen to it sometimes.

If she sings it, I pray someone will get a video of the whole thing because that's my bop.

Oh no! Didn't mean to get you crying dear, I swear. D: You're real sweet though, thank you so much! She absolutely excels at putting us in that place due to her angelic voice. God help me. Post-concert downer mood is still killer two days after. Despite my tumultuous experience in the heat of the pit and the aftermath of it all, I'm already dying for her next tour.

I said I'd swoop back in post-concert so I'd just like to gush a little. Not necessarily about the venue, mind you. I was told no camping or early arrivals but @@buster as your prophecy foretold, people arrived hella early and it was a-okay. My boyfriend and I parked a little over a mile away and walked all the way there just to get in line before parking opened. I wanna say we got there around 3pm, and we didn't get into the pit until like 7 since they took for-fucking-ever getting VIP in and opening our alleged ~fast lane~ gates. Waited for about an hour in the pit 'till the opener came on and in the meantime, I began feeling sick as hell and had to sit down for most of my wait. I'd been guzzling water the entire time, and snacked on a little something, but looking back on it now I probably didn't eat enough. But enough of that, onward with my story.... After the initial wait was over and we actually got to hear some sick beats, it was, in one word, spectacular. As I'm sure y'all already know, Grimes opened for my date. She was joined on-stage by her two gorgeous dancers and another singer, Hana, who was doing backup vocals. I don't know what to say other than I was in awe and smiling like an idiot the entire time. Claire (Grimes' real name) had an overwhelming positive energy while putting on her portion of the show and it was downright charming. She's beyond awesome at dancing too. Couldn't take my eyes off her for a moment! As much as my poor little gay heart was looking forward to Lana, a big part of me was kinda bummed when she finished because she was just that uplifting. It's crazy how quickly people did Lana's stage-set up, and as they revealed the cityscape and the "DEL REY" I could FEEL the stranglehold of my own excitement, haha. Everybody was so excited when she came out. As for me, I cried a little because I'm a big baby and it was my first time seeing her in person. I don't wanna say it solidified my love for her 'cause I already knew I adored her but.. something like that. It's just a special moment seeing your idol on-stage. I've only ever been able to witness videos and pictures, but this was totally different. Intimate. Everybody was so enthusiastic. I believe it was after her first song, but she told us that we had a lot of energy. So meaningful to have her comment on that. All of us die-hards in the pit did our best to make her feel welcome and loved. Her entire performance, she gave us her absolute all. I have to say, she's better live than anywhere else, and I'm sure anyone can vouch for that statement. Footage or albums or what-have-you, they cannot compare to hearing her sing in person. The amount of talent is mind-blowing. From her first to her last song, I was like, in a trance. I thought I'd be sad if I didn't meet her, and to an extent I am. I had a letter I REALLY wanted to get to her if nothing else. However - and I may be dreaming big on this - at one point while I was waving my envelope around like a maniac, she was on our side of the stage and I swear she made eye contact with me in a sad "I can't reach you sweetie" way, and mouthed something. "I love you," maybe? Idk. I'm a hopeful person and that's what I thought I saw. I believe that the day will come when I meet her, too. Regardless, I'm so grateful to have been as close as I was in the first place. Not barricade, I'm pretty sure that was almost exclusively VIP people. BUT I fluctuated between 3rd and 4th row, which wasn't bad for my very first Lana experience. Especially when I wasn't forceful with anyone or anything. I had my boyfriend behind me as a buffer too, protecting me from shovers. Unfortunately, all the strength that her graceful, godly self had shined down upon me left me as soon as she left the stage. I felt like I was going to die. We were lucky enough to get a ride back to our car from some newly-made friends so that we wouldn't have to walk. Lucky for us, seeing as I wouldn't have been able to truck through it. Not even exaggerating, I probably would've passed out. My legs were already yelling at me for my first brush with standing in a pit for several hours and dancing. My head hurt and I was suffering from extreme nausea and desire to fall into bed. But after food, a good night's rest at our hotel, food, a safe check-out and trip back from Charlotte, and yes, more food, I'm feeling much better. Definitely able to look back on things with more fondness than before. Not that I wasn't already, just.. I WAS ILL. Anyways... Now that the droning on and on is over, time for the goodies. I didn't get TOO much because for the most part I was enjoying myself rather than worrying with my phone, but I have some photos and videos on my Twitter. My personal favorite capture would have to be the beginning of UV, which can be seen here, and I even got a dedicated Lana account to RT it. Mostly because I thought it was pretty great audio considering my place in the pit. Video was admittedly a little shaky, but it was hard to hold my phone way up high and steady it at the same time. Just thought I'd share the deets with anyone who might be interested. I tried not to embellish my story with any more rambling than necessary, but it's still probably really long. If you read all of it, you are a superhero and I love you.

This thread needs a touch of Lana valentines, even if it's the wrong time of year for all that noise. Saved the best for last, though: Thanks Google.

I have to say, the second video is my favorite. #abitchtrieditbutnah It's certainly within her right to reject people. Doesn't she just go for it sometimes herself, though?

@@buster Thank you so much Will be sure to hit up this thread after my experience next month too. Might help to recollect on happy moments from the show during the post-concert depression that's DEFINITELY gonna happen.

Haha oh I def get your point! Truly, I do. I've been following the events of this tour and I can tell people favor camping to try to get the best possible spot they can, even with early entry. But hey, I'm just echoing what I was told by them on Facebook. I've read quite a few reviews online which imply that they're pretty firm on the parking rule at the absolute least, as unfortunate as it is. In one of those reviews, a fan described how he and his wife were rudely shooed away (told to "TURN AROUND!!!") when arriving before they were supposed to. I know how it typically goes on Lana nights, but I feel that they wouldn't warm to campers and may very well kick them off venue property, since they're on record for reacting strongly to people trying to park before they're supposed to. That leaves the possibility of successfully camping to be very slim, unless people camp elsewhere? Which I feel defeats the fun and purpose and doesn't give the advantage that doing so on-site accomplishes.

For @@JuliusDelRey and anyone else who may be attending her show at this venue, I followed through and messaged the PNC, too. It's a bit long-winded to be posting here so I'll just contribute the most important part of what I learned, directly from them: Camping isn't permitted, for sure. I estimate that around 5:00-5:30pm is when the line-up process will begin, according to their two-hours-beforehand policy.

I'll be attending her show at the PNC as well! Echoing what buster said, I believe they only meant that you can't park there before the specified time. No idea on their feelings about when to start lining up, but now you've got me curious. I may take the initiative and message them too. My boyfriend got us pit tickets and I'd like to be at the barricade or w/e so WHEN we get there and join the line could certainly have an impact.

I think Lana's decision to kind of mix up her set list and do some unreleased as well is very exciting. I'd love to see more surface live, means a lot for the fans who've been dreaming of that for a long time. A combo of some BTD, UV, covers, and those seems perfect to me. Honestly I won't mind if she doesn't perform anything from Honeymoon while on tour. Obv it would be awesome if she did but perhaps she's gonna let the anticipation build and release the album afterwards or something. Just a theory. I'm aching for that new music video though, ugh.