In a recent interview with “Complex”, Del Rey said this album came from a time of self-examination where she became more aware of the world around her and what it has to offer.

Whereas the lyrics from “Born to Die” are “we were born to die,” the lyrics in her latest track are “a lust for life keeps us alive,” which depicts that she has realized there is much more to life than mourning the past.

Likewise, in “Lust for Life,” Del Rey uses a slow tempo, but puts an optimistic spin on the track with lyrics that contrast with her song “Born to Die,” showing that Del Rey has not only evolved as an artist, but as person as well. The slow tempo is reminiscent of “Born to Die” and “Honeymoon,” but the various layers of sound give the song a more nostalgic feel while still managing to make not only the song, but the listeners as well, feel invincible because as long as they are in love or have love in their lives, everything else will turn out just fine.

This positive perspective is heard in the first two tracks “Love” and “Lust for Life.” Although “Love” is a bit a simpler than the title track, it offers more strength in its meaning and message of hope for love. However, since Del Rey flashes a smile on “Lust for Life,” the audience can already see before listening to the album that it may offer a more positive view on life. On the other covers, she glares into the camera, or looks away, which then sets the tone for how the music on the albums is going to be, which can be categorized as dark or moody. What separates “Lust for Life” right from the get-go from her other albums is the album cover, which shows Del Rey shining a smile while wearing a white dress with white flowers throughout her hair. Just like Lana Del Rey’s previous albums, “Lust for Life” is, on the surface, about the ups and downs of being in love, however, she offers listeners a glance into what seems to be a more hopeful and independent side of herself that was absent in “Born to Die,” “Paradise,” “Ultraviolence,” and “Honeymoon.”ĭel Rey does supply some of her signature haunting vocals in ballads like “13 Beaches” and “White Mustang,” but throughout the album, Del Rey’s lyrics prove she has decided to try to take control of her own life, despite the obstacles that continue to get in her way.

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