Norman Fucking Rockwell - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[WildMustang 14,770]

bartender is a genius song and that's that on that

[Terrence Loves Me 72,876]

 

bartender is a genius song and that's that on that

 

ya'll mothafuckin faggots gettin on ma howl nerve .. fur reeeeeeeal

[love deluxe 8,862]

 

bartender is a genius song and that's that on that

no lies detected

[Beautiful Loser 49,583]

I got an email a little while ago that my pink vinyl has been shipped - exciting! ^-^

[AphroditeBaby 912]

i can see why people think the california chorus has weak lyrics, theyre maybe not super deep at face value. but they hit really hard for me, and i think i get the place lana is coming from. it sounds like to me shes basically saying "if you take me back, i can look past everything youve done and we can do anything you want" ie throw parties. sounds like shes almost begging for him back and reasoning with him

Interesting! I interpret it a little differently. I think what makes this song hit so hard for me is because shes referencing old songs like Flipside and Shades of Cool and combining it with sentiments from references and more recent songs like Get Free, Change, Mariners Apartment Complex, etc. while still being effortlessly referential

Looking back at the UV era, Lana seemed to be in a dark place at times... but now she's in a different space, she's "the board, the lightning the thunder" shes "your man", etc. She knows her lover is still going through things, he's still depressed, changing his mood with the wind, but she's got a new perspective that she can share with him, "I heard the war is over if you really choose, the one in and around you" (John Lennon/Yoko quote, but also Ride/Get Free "I got a war in my mind... I never really noticed that I had to decide, to play someone's games, or live my own life, but now I do" Beyond that its just the extreme lengths she would go to to make him feel safe, comfortable, loved etc. because she still cares about him and is also capable of grounding this man and being strong for both of them.

 

Regardless of interpretation, its such a heartfelt song. A Highlight for me. I personally love the chorus but I could see how it could be even better with a stronger one. My main gripe with the song (and a minor one at that) is just that the outro should've been more pronounced.

 

OT: PLEASE @@Elle could you ask about Violet bent backwards over the grass? I want to know if shes got any plans to release it.

[cherriesinthespring 5,486]

Current mood: moping around doing house chores with HTD on repeat like I’m some sort of lonely trophy housewife

[lets ride 799]

need the stems for California PERIOD!!!!!!! THE VOCAL LAYERING

 

not only that but yall remember ultraviolence? the instrumental? these songs have such thick backing vox and harmonizing i know cali would ascend

[Hundred Dollar Bill 21,809]

Current mood: moping around doing house chores with HTD on repeat like I’m some sort of lonely trophy housewife

taste! It has SO MUCH replay value I’ve had it on repeat for hours today like since I got home from work tbh. I love it so much.

[lets ride 799]

taste! It has SO MUCH replay value I’ve had it on repeat for hours today like since I got home from work tbh. I love it so much.

 

lmaoo literally middle of the night in the kitchen i was playing it from my phone and did a tall stretch, caught myself in the sliding mirrored closet doors and those xmas vibes came over me like a tsunami. it's pure magic, felt great

[Terrence Loves Me 72,876]

the greatest aint all that, reminds me too much of those 70s "woke" free loving/ the beatles/ john lennon days... not really my thing

[Cacciatore 19,347]

the greatest aint all that, reminds me too much of those 70s "woke" free loving/ the beatles/ john lennon days... not really my thing

 

warning point worthy

[Hundred Dollar Bill 21,809]

the greatest aint all that, reminds me too much of those 70s "woke" free loving/ the beatles/ john lennon days... not really my thing

it’s honestly kind of forgettable for me idk, I’ve listened through the whole album at least 5 times now & I still can’t fully remember the song.

[Terrence Loves Me 72,876]

Has anyone realised that u cant remove songs from your albums now in spotify?? I've been trying to get rid of bartender, the sooner the better. Also i was thinking about scratching all of the grooves on my Vinyl over the track as well so that i dont have to hear it play

I dont know how to get rid of it on my CD yet...

[cherriesinthespring 5,486]

Has anyone realised that u cant remove songs from your albums now in spotify?? I've been trying to get rid of bartender, the sooner the better. Also i was thinking about scratching all of the grooves on my Vinyl over the track as well so that i dont have to hear it play

I dont know how to get rid of it on my CD yet...

I’m not in love with bartender either but don’t scratch your vinyl lmao

[Serene Queen 4,786]

Has anyone realised that u cant remove songs from your albums now in spotify?? I've been trying to get rid of bartender, the sooner the better. Also i was thinking about scratching all of the grooves on my Vinyl over the track as well so that i dont have to hear it play

I dont know how to get rid of it on my CD yet...

I-

 

Are you insane

[Doll Harlow 12,369]

Has anyone realised that u cant remove songs from your albums now in spotify?? I've been trying to get rid of bartender, the sooner the better. Also i was thinking about scratching all of the grooves on my Vinyl over the track as well so that i dont have to hear it play

I dont know how to get rid of it on my CD yet...

 

this is so extra

[Hundred Dollar Bill 21,809]

The stuttering in Bartender ruins it for me :/

[Rorman Nockwell 56,941]

Has anyone realised that u cant remove songs from your albums now in spotify?? I've been trying to get rid of bartender, the sooner the better. Also i was thinking about scratching all of the grooves on my Vinyl over the track as well so that i dont have to hear it play

I dont know how to get rid of it on my CD yet...

 

Wot

You don't deserve ears. Not even ones that are too low on your head.

[Jared 3,132]

Jack has produced the most acclaimed female album of the decade. He has more talent in his little finger nail than all other producers Lana has worked combined together.

 

God willing Jack and Lana start dating and get married soon! 

 

[cherriesinthespring 5,486]

I’ve decided I love the TNBAR lyrics changes