The Right Person Will Stay - Pre-Release Thread (OUT: May 21st, 2025)

[Honeymoonwitch 1,932]

3 hours ago, BethDufreneOnTheBayouByYou said:

I remember when the pre-release buzz for NFR had fans theorizing that the cover would mimic the style of a Norman Rockwell painting. Instead, Lana delivered a new American iconic image—perfectly capturing that era (late 2010's) with the neon green "insta baddie" windbreaker, the LA fires in the background, and her invitation to view the world through her unique lens. I can’t wait to see how she transforms the gothic or country aesthetic into something unmistakably Lana Del Rey. The majority of her album covers are instantly recognizable and have their own place in pop culture forever. Hoping, praying, wishing for another iconic album cover like BTD, LFL, NFR 

Well LA is in flames again…. I’m hoping for another iconic cover. But now I really don’t think she’ll announce anything this month with the fires that are going on and the presidential inauguration on the 20th. 

[honeymoon is alive 23,018]

11 minutes ago, ivory almond said:

me tryna process what LA fires have to do with Lana’s album…

in my opinion, everything 

how would she release an album or announce a single in the middle of all this suffering? especially in a place that she obviously cares about and where her friends and family live?

[jimmyjimmycocoapuff 6,695]

20 minutes ago, ivory almond said:

me tryna process what LA fires have to do with Lana’s album…

Her body is a map of L.A… she’s in flames… it’s getting hot 💔

[NikoGo 62,362]

1 hour ago, honeymoon is alive said:

in my opinion, everything 

how would she release an album or announce a single in the middle of all this suffering? especially in a place that she obviously cares about and where her friends and family live?

 

I get where you're coming from, and I don't think an announcement is coming for at least another month or two, but the decision to announce anything (single, album, whatever) lies with her label and not with her.

 

plus, it's hard to find a time (especially in today's world) where there isn't some sort of suffering. 

[shadesofblue 17,796]

2 hours ago, honeymoon is alive said:

given the recents events in LA i don’t think she will talk much about the album at least for now in respect for the victims… 

not sure exactly where she lives in LA, but I can guess the general area. She would probably have to evacuate or she may be at risk of evacuating. Lana has mentioned many times in her music and poetry how awful the fires were in the past.

 

As someone who has experienced multiple fires including being under mandatory evacuation, it's very traumatic. Focusing on her own safety and family/friends wellbeing is more important than releasing music lol. Even if she doesn't live in LA as much as she used to, we know how much LA means to her. Seeing a place you love being destroyed is heartbreaking especially considering this is the worst fire LA has ever had. On top of that, going through fires multiple times is very trauma inducing it's like reliving a nightmare. Your mind goes to fight flight or freeze. Posting about her music is most likely the last thing on her mind. As much as I would love to hear about the new album or singles, she needs to focus on herself. 

 

I hope she is safe and all is well with her, those in her life, and everyone in LA <3

[honeymoon is alive 23,018]

28 minutes ago, NikoGo said:

 

I get where you're coming from, and I don't think an announcement is coming for at least another month or two, but the decision to announce anything (single, album, whatever) lies with her label and not with her.

 

plus, it's hard to find a time (especially in today's world) where there isn't some sort of suffering. 

yeah, i know but her opinion probably counts a lot cause i don’t see a major label supporting the idea to release three singles out of nowhere or to release some music on a wednesday  

@shadesofblue so sorry to hear that you had to go through that! i can't imagine the desperation in those moments... i completely agree with you, safety is the most important thing in times like these.

[BethDufreneOnTheBayouByYou 10,056]

7 minutes ago, NikoGo said:

 

I get where you're coming from, and I don't think an announcement is coming for at least another month or two, but the decision to announce anything (single, album, whatever) lies with her label and not with her.

 

plus, it's hard to find a time (especially in today's world) where there isn't some sort of suffering. 

I doubt she cleared that homemade TRPWS album announcement or Rock Candy Sweet announcement or Chemtrails announcement embedded in QFTC with her label. She can post whatever she wants whenever she wants…unfortunately for us. If it actually comes to fruition is another thing entirely. 

[Golden Hour 5,316]

42 minutes ago, shadesofblue said:

not sure exactly where she lives in LA, but I can guess the general area. She would probably have to evacuate or she may be at risk of evacuating. Lana has mentioned many times in her music and poetry how awful the fires were in the past.

 

As someone who has experienced multiple fires including being under mandatory evacuation, it's very traumatic. Focusing on her own safety and family/friends wellbeing is more important than releasing music lol. Even if she doesn't live in LA as much as she used to, we know how much LA means to her. Seeing a place you love being destroyed is heartbreaking especially considering this is the worst fire LA has ever had. On top of that, going through fires multiple times is very trauma inducing it's like reliving a nightmare. Your mind goes to fight flight or freeze. Posting about her music is most likely the last thing on her mind. As much as I would love to hear about the new album or singles, she needs to focus on herself. 

 

I hope she is safe and all is well with her, those in her life, and everyone in LA <3

 

Our part of LA (Lana and I go to the same Ralphs lol) is under watch but we have yet to receive an actual warning or suggestion to evacuate, so if it brings you any peace to know that this area should be alright. Regardless, it is so unsettling and sad to watch all of this and be so close to it. I don't think we were going to get any news about the album this week to begin with, but I agree that it definitely won't be happening now. 

[shadesofblue 17,796]

13 minutes ago, Golden Hour said:

 

Our part of LA (Lana and I go to the same Ralphs lol) is under watch but we have yet to receive an actual warning or suggestion to evacuate, so if it brings you any peace to know that this area should be alright. Regardless, it is so unsettling and sad to watch all of this and be so close to it. I don't think we were going to get any news about the album this week to begin with, but I agree that it definitely won't be happening now. 

Ah glad to hear that! It’s deff still a scary situation even if you’re not evacuating. Seeing your community and surrounding areas go through a disaster like that is still heartbreaking. hope you guys wont be in danger and the fire starts to calm down ❤️ 

[barttttender 5,358]

4 hours ago, shadesofblue said:

not sure exactly where she lives in LA, but I can guess the general area. She would probably have to evacuate or she may be at risk of evacuating. Lana has mentioned many times in her music and poetry how awful the fires were in the past.

 

As someone who has experienced multiple fires including being under mandatory evacuation, it's very traumatic. Focusing on her own safety and family/friends wellbeing is more important than releasing music lol. Even if she doesn't live in LA as much as she used to, we know how much LA means to her. Seeing a place you love being destroyed is heartbreaking especially considering this is the worst fire LA has ever had. On top of that, going through fires multiple times is very trauma inducing it's like reliving a nightmare. Your mind goes to fight flight or freeze. Posting about her music is most likely the last thing on her mind. As much as I would love to hear about the new album or singles, she needs to focus on herself. 

 

I hope she is safe and all is well with her, those in her life, and everyone in LA <3

 

100%. She's not going to care about dropping music at the moment, as she shouldn't. Horrible situation, which I hope gets resolved soon.

 

I read somewhere that the Mayor of LA cut the fire department's budget (by about 17+ million?), which... is shocking, given how many fires LA had.

 

She (the mayor) prioritized funds to mitigate the homelessness situation instead, but also that money largely went unspent?

 

Our governments are seriously f-ed up. 

 

[Sunbather Moonchaser 2,642]

I just checked the Trpws "tracklist" on genius and it had songs like tmhcr, i see only you, rbfy etc. but then it had some unreleased song called "midsommar feat. Ariana Grande" 

[honeymo0n 8,670]

11 hours ago, taco truck said:

NFR album cover is so fucking good and I remember being gagged (but also confused because there was so much going on lol) when it first dropped. I would kill for an iconic cover like that again. 

me too! i never got the nfr album cover hate, i love the aesthetic and everything

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 41,853]

25 minutes ago, honeymo0n said:

me too! i never got the nfr album cover hate, i love the aesthetic and everything

Highly agree with this

To me it's her best and most outstanding album cover

[barttttender 5,358]

1 hour ago, Pico Ocean Boulevard said:

Highly agree with this

To me it's her best and most outstanding album cover

 

NFR and BTD are her best covers. They're memorable, eye-catchy, and match the music perfectly.

 

Hoping for another vibrant, memorable moment. (No monochrome again please). 

[Embach 46,754]

2 hours ago, Sunbather Moonchaser said:

I just checked the Trpws "tracklist" on genius and it had songs like tmhcr, i see only you, rbfy etc. but then it had some unreleased song called "midsommar feat. Ariana Grande" 

They should throw For K Pt. 3 in the bunch as well, it wouldn't be a complete fake tracklist then

[honeymo0n 8,670]

57 minutes ago, Embach said:

They should throw For K Pt. 3 in the bunch as well, it wouldn't be a complete fake tracklist then

mfw it's 2040 and we see For K Pt. 10 on LDR15's fake tracklist

[Evergreen 8,917]

I bet Lana is back in the studio to create another culture-defining masterpiece like The Greatest.

[Vertimus 9,769]

14 hours ago, shadesofblue said:

not sure exactly where she lives in LA, but I can guess the general area. She would probably have to evacuate or she may be at risk of evacuating. Lana has mentioned many times in her music and poetry how awful the fires were in the past.

 

As someone who has experienced multiple fires including being under mandatory evacuation, it's very traumatic. Focusing on her own safety and family/friends wellbeing is more important than releasing music lol. Even if she doesn't live in LA as much as she used to, we know how much LA means to her. Seeing a place you love being destroyed is heartbreaking especially considering this is the worst fire LA has ever had. On top of that, going through fires multiple times is very trauma inducing it's like reliving a nightmare. Your mind goes to fight flight or freeze. Posting about her music is most likely the last thing on her mind. As much as I would love to hear about the new album or singles, she needs to focus on herself. 

 

I hope she is safe and all is well with her, those in her life, and everyone in LA <3

Doesn't she have several houses in Southern California? 

[Thunder Revenant 20,985]

1 hour ago, Evergreen said:

I bet Lana is back in the studio to create another culture-defining masterpiece like The Greatest.

After marrying a MAGA hat that would be the least believable thing she could do

[Hanna 2,963]

to me at least it feels like something is coming soon because album cycles ramping up always seems to coincide with like... large sweeping collective emotional shifts that everyone seems to be on the same page about. all the people close to me are really suddenly just absolutely going through it and everywhere you look it feels like things have taken a very abrupt and dark turn! hate it actually!!!!! 

 

a cry for help and a vibes-based analysis in the absence of actual news