"Carmen" is a cautionary tale on the dangers of addiction and the risks involved in leading a life of excess. The song tells the story of a young woman named Carmen, who despite her captivating allure, is struggling with addiction, loneliness, and eventually meets her demise. The lyrics describe her as charming, disarming, and a confidant of sorts, but also as a liar who is deceiving everyone around her about her struggles. In the first verse, Carmen is depicted as someone who has access to top-shelf liquor, which may be an indication of her dangerous indulgences. The pre-… read more
"Carmen" is a cautionary tale on the dangers of addiction and the risks involved in leading a life of excess. The song tells the story of a… read more
"Carmen" is a cautionary tale on the dangers of addiction and the risks involved in leading a life of excess. The song tells the story of a young woman named Carmen, who despit… read more
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent references to contemporary pop culture and 1950s–1960s Americana. Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a music career. After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey's breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she subsequently signed … read more
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romanc… read more
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent ref… read more