Unpopular Lana Opinions

[PARADIXO 32,940]

1 hour ago, theblackestday111 said:

I may sound delusional, but hear me out -

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This is from Radiohead's old website in the scrap book section:

I know it comes from A Clockwork Orange but just the fact that the word was significant to both of them is enough for me 

"If I get old, I will not give in
But if I do, remind me of this
Remind me that once I was free, once I was cool, once I was me/If I get old, remind me of this
The way that we kissed, and I really meant it" from A Reminder reminds me of a reoccurring theme in Lana's music about growing older/the fear of death (Young and Beautiful, Born to Die, Fingertips, etc) and "You're young, you're wild, you're free" from Cruel World.

Black Star & Black Beauty - Similar titles and they are basically about the same thing, being with someone who is depressed and trying to help but it doesn't change anything. "Well, what am I to do?"/"Oh, what can I do?"

No Surprises & Swan Song - As Lana said, “It’s the antithesis of hopefulness,” about Swan Song, I think that meaning could very well be applied to No Surprises as well. They both seem to be about taking one's life or at least escaping from the world in some manner. "I will never sing again/And you won't work another day"/"I'll take a quiet life, a handshake of carbon monoxide" In general, escapism is something both Lana & Radiohead have in common.

In Limbo & Honeymoon - "You're living in a fantasy world"/"Dreaming away your life"

All I Need & Video Games - "You are all I need"/"It's all for you, everything I do"

Anyone Can Play Guitar & Gods and Monsters - "I wanna be, wanna be Jim Morrison"/"I'm livin' like Jim Morrison"

Pyramid Song & The Grants - "All my lovers were there with me/All my past and futures/And we all went to heaven in a little row boat/There was nothing to fear and nothing to doubt"/"Do you think about Heaven?/Do you think about me?/My pastor told me when you leave, all you take is your memory/And I'm gonna take minе of you with me"

Then they both have James Bond songs, Spectre & 24 (supposedly)

Then there's the influences that they share, Jeff Buckley, Ennio Morricone, The Beach Boys, The Beatles (and possibly Neil Young & David Bowie?)

 

There's probably more, but anyways to me they really share a lot of similar themes and feelings, if you get it, you get it, if you don't, you don't I guess

And there's definitely songs that connect to a bunch of different songs (in my mind) but I didn't wanna look too crazy

Thanks for coming to my ted talk  

 

 

 

Escapism definitely is the biggest aspect they share! Loved your analysis

[taco truck 32,991]

Ultraviolence is the only Lana album where I prefer the outtakes to the actual album… something about Tropico sessions was so special

[Lanaparadiserey 23,547]

7 hours ago, taco truck said:

Ultraviolence is the only Lana album where I prefer the outtakes to the actual album… something about Tropico sessions was so special

I think that album was so special because literally every outtake is album worthy. I think almost every song written for that album is a 10. Even Guns And Roses is actually a fantastic song imo

[jaesana 3,605]

21 minutes ago, taco truck said:

Ultraviolence is the only Lana album where I prefer the outtakes to the actual album… something about Tropico sessions was so special

That entire era…

[Dark Angel 202,191]

2 hours ago, theblackestday111 said:

I may sound delusional, but hear me out -

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This is from Radiohead's old website in the scrap book section:

I know it comes from A Clockwork Orange but just the fact that the word was significant to both of them is enough for me 

"If I get old, I will not give in
But if I do, remind me of this
Remind me that once I was free, once I was cool, once I was me/If I get old, remind me of this
The way that we kissed, and I really meant it" from A Reminder reminds me of a reoccurring theme in Lana's music about growing older/the fear of death (Young and Beautiful, Born to Die, Fingertips, etc) and "You're young, you're wild, you're free" from Cruel World.

Black Star & Black Beauty - Similar titles and they are basically about the same thing, being with someone who is depressed and trying to help but it doesn't change anything. "Well, what am I to do?"/"Oh, what can I do?"

No Surprises & Swan Song - As Lana said, “It’s the antithesis of hopefulness,” about Swan Song, I think that meaning could very well be applied to No Surprises as well. They both seem to be about taking one's life or at least escaping from the world in some manner. "I will never sing again/And you won't work another day"/"I'll take a quiet life, a handshake of carbon monoxide" In general, escapism is something both Lana & Radiohead have in common.

In Limbo & Honeymoon - "You're living in a fantasy world"/"Dreaming away your life"

All I Need & Video Games - "You are all I need"/"It's all for you, everything I do"

Anyone Can Play Guitar & Gods and Monsters - "I wanna be, wanna be Jim Morrison"/"I'm livin' like Jim Morrison"

Pyramid Song & The Grants - "All my lovers were there with me/All my past and futures/And we all went to heaven in a little row boat/There was nothing to fear and nothing to doubt"/"Do you think about Heaven?/Do you think about me?/My pastor told me when you leave, all you take is your memory/And I'm gonna take minе of you with me"

Then they both have James Bond songs, Spectre & 24 (supposedly)

Then there's the influences that they share, Jeff Buckley, Ennio Morricone, The Beach Boys, The Beatles (and possibly Neil Young & David Bowie?)

 

There's probably more, but anyways to me they really share a lot of similar themes and feelings, if you get it, you get it, if you don't, you don't I guess

And there's definitely songs that connect to a bunch of different songs (in my mind) but I didn't wanna look too crazy

Thanks for coming to my ted talk  

 

 

 

she did list radiohead as an influence on her myspace in 2006 (look closely)  

 

[honeymo0n 8,622]

i actually really like this outfit

(the shoes were a weird choice tho)

[Embach 42,376]

34 minutes ago, honeymo0n said:

i actually really like this outfit

(the shoes were a weird choice tho)

Honestly, I was a big fan of her Adidas outfits. The black Adidas outfit in Finland will be always one of my favorites looks of hers

[Secret 30]

I kind of hope she doesn't release an unreleased collection until she's done with her recording career, as a treat for fans. I think regardless of track list, versions of the tracks we get on the release, the way she promotes and acknowledges the project and even the artwork, not a single person would be happy (as usual, but even moreso). I think the more we ask for this type of release, the more likely she is to pull more Blue Banisters-esque behaviour of throwing things out sloppily because fans won't shut up.

 

The whole releasing a few unreleased here and there as droplets ala Say Yes to Heaven is reasonably okay for me, but it should only be for exceptional circumstances. The only other two I'd be really here for based on their noteriety on social media and amongst non-stans is Queen of Disaster and the demo version of National Anthem.

[revadece 1,435]

i personally think this should be her permanent hairstyle, she looks iconic 

[revadece 1,435]

On 6/23/2023 at 12:48 AM, Surf Noir said:

 

she did list radiohead as an influence on her myspace in 2006 (look closely)  

 

loool i’d be so sorrowful if i had face lawsuit from a band that used to be my inspiration  BUT ALSO LOOK, SHE LISTED ELLIOTT SMITH AS AN INFLUENCE TOO  that’s so good 

[blackenedrussianpoetry 2,439]

The Blackest Day is overrated and isn’t even that good of people to make it out about

[taco truck 32,991]

2 minutes ago, blackenedrussianpoetry said:

Black Bathing Suit is overrated and isn’t even that good for people to make it about

 

[mlittle11 12,214]

6 minutes ago, blackenedrussianpoetry said:

The Blackest Day is overrated and isn’t even that good for people to make it about

i think its a great song but definitely overhyped 

[Eugene 26,669]

8 minutes ago, blackenedrussianpoetry said:

Salvatore is overrated and isn’t even that good for people to make it about

 

[blackenedrussianpoetry 2,439]

4 minutes ago, mlittle11 said:

i think its a great song but definitely overhyped 

Still so many brilliant compositions of Honeymoon and people give the exposure to that The Blackest Day song. Geez

2 minutes ago, Orville Peck said:

Salvatore is brilliant and that good

 

[Rorman Nockwell 56,708]

10 hours ago, honeymo0n said:

i actually really like this outfit

(the shoes were a weird choice tho)

you and @bunoner are bad taste besties

[mssainttropez 14,759]

14 hours ago, honeymo0n said:

i actually really like this outfit

(the shoes were a weird choice tho)

I need this dress but then there’s that addias logo which just looks so out of place 

[Embach 42,376]

The Dan Heath Orchestral Remix of West Coast is her best remix ever released. 

 

West Coast is still THAT song, the official version slaps, the radio mix slaps and even this remix slaps  I have too many favorite Lana songs but I know that West Coast is the one that stays in the top

[lanaismamom 11,544]

not a favorite songs of mine off lfl but i think that released version of beautiful people beautiful problems is actually superior, it feels so good on lfl like it finally found its home, demo versions are cool and everything but the song in these forms just felt unfinished and didnt suit right, the lfl version is just how she song should be

[mlittle11 12,214]

if BBS wasnt on bb and came to us as a leak i would honestly be grateful she kept it in the vault