"American" is a celebration of the American Dream. The lyrics depict two lovers driving around a city exploring and embracing the freedom of being young and in love. The upbeat chorus calls for the listener to be "dope, be proud, like an American" which conveys the sentiment of the unbridled joy, joyfulness, and pride of American culture and the American Dream. Del Rey also makes references to popular American musicians like Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Presley which highlights the staying power of the American ideal. The song captures the spirit of the pursuit of… read more
"American" is a celebration of the American Dream. The lyrics depict two lovers driving around a city exploring and embracing the freedom o… read more
"American" is a celebration of the American Dream. The lyrics depict two lovers driving around a city exploring and embracing the freedom of being young and in love. The upbeat… 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