When The World Was At War We Kept Dancing

[Wynwood 19,967]

this is definitely going to be the best song of the album and might be my favorite lana song. idk I'm just connecting to it so much. Sad Girl is my favorite lana song but WTWWAW might beat it

[HunterSThompson 4,646]

Guys, it's "courses" not "corsets" I am 99% sure. Courses as in classes and lessons that's why she says to memorize them in the next line. Why would you memorize corsets?

 

Let me know what you think guys!!

[Wynwood 19,967]

Guys, it's "courses" not "corsets" I am 99% sure. Courses as in classes and lessons that's why she says to memorize them in the next line. Why would you memorize corsets?

 

Let me know what you think guys!!

 

this would actually make the song even better

[Flowerbomb 65,593]

Guys, it's "courses" not "corsets" I am 99% sure. Courses as in classes and lessons that's why she says to memorize them in the next line. Why would you memorize corsets?

Let me know what you think guys!!

This is tricky cause corsets are usually worn during different kinds of dances (like burlesque for example). But 'courses' does make more sense tbh

[HunterSThompson 4,646]

this would actually make the song even better

Yeah, I think this song is about rebellion in youth. Almost like she's telling us to be rebellious and dance even when the world gets ugly<3

[Say Yes to Heaven 27,514]

Guys, it's "courses" not "corsets" I am 99% sure. Courses as in classes and lessons that's why she says to memorize them in the next line. Why would you memorize corsets?

 

Let me know what you think guys!!

I thought she is just being weird like.. Write a song about your curls and corsets"

[terusama 4,429]

I love this snippet a lot, im really excited to hear the whole thing, especially since zane apparently literally applauded her after listening to it.

[salvatore 21,769]

I thought she is just being weird like.. Write a song about your curls and corsets"

that line is the one thing i didnt like abt it, it might be courses idk, but the curls and corsets just came off weird to me, regardless the end lines melodically were fucking great

[COLACNT 5,178]

i think its "curls and corsets"; as if they were time-pieces associated with a certain kind of femininity; memorized / immortalized into a song (or ~ manifesto ~), into cultural paradigms of female submission / passivity 

 

plus, corsets are known for being tight and repressive, and she later sings 'get loose'. it makes sense given all the talk about the women's marches, not to mention the ~ political ~ title 

[Veinsineon 76,777]

full song leaked

 

i cant be the only one who hears it

[Dum-Dum 3,514]

wait ...she can't actually be saying cut a rug ..i-

[fool 4 luv 172]

the way she sings "cut a rug"...................... lord gawd 

[C0neyIslandKing 2,206]

I AM IN LOVE!! This song just shattered my soul! I'm so ready for the full version omg omg

[bluejeanbaby 84]

I love the snippet sm! it sounds like a mix of Brooklyn Baby and Blue Jeans

[YesAlen 117]

I am soo fucking excited for this one! Can't wait for the high soprano vocals she talked about! 

[Belle 143]

THIS LYRICS ARE AMAZING AND THE BEST SO FAR

[Wynwood 19,967]

boys don't forget your toys 

[urbannoize 1,596]

"When the world was at war before we just kept dancing."

 

I believe this is commentary on the rise of the counterculture, protest music that emerged in the 60s. Which pretty much came as result of war in Vietnam, Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, and the Sexual Revolution. Counterculture music also assisted in diversifying music the through the collapse of stereotypical barriers and freedom of expression. Paving the way for african american artists to become more mainstream and celebrated, and giving female artists more of a voice.

Overall not to mention our times feel like reflection of those times. Which makes sense why Coachella - woodstock in my mind also exists on Lust For Life.

[Say Yes to Heaven 27,514]

Updated with full lyrics

[Elle 121,278]

The beat in the production during the chorus reminds me so much of 'Hotline Bling.' I can't be the only one who thinks this lol