Old Money

Lana Del Rey

About Old Money

"Old Money" is a song by American singer Lana Del Rey from her third studio album, Ultraviolence (2014). It was written by Del Rey, Robbie Fitzsimmons and producer Daniel Heath. The song has drawn comparisons to Nino Rota's "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet". The song charted at number 190 in France.


Year:
2014
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Blue hydrangea, cold cash divine
Cashmere, cologne and white sunshine
Red racing cars, sunset and vine
The kids were young and pretty
Where have you been?
Where did you go?
Those summer nights seem long ago
And so is the girl you used to call
The queen of New York City

But if you send for me, you know I'll come
And if you call for me, you know I'll run
I'll run to you, I'll run to you
I'll run, run, run
I'll come to you, I'll come to you
I'll come, come, come
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh oh

The power of youth is on my mind
Sunsets, small town, I'm out of time
Will you still love me when I shine
From words but not from beauty
My father's love was always strong
My mother's glamour lives on and on
Yet still inside, I felt alone
For reasons unknown to me

But if you send for me, you know I'll come
And if you call for me, you know I'll run
I'll run to you, I'll run to you
I'll run, run, run
I'll come to you, I'll come to you
I'll come, come, come
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh oh

And if you call I'll run, run, run
If you change your mind, I'll come, come, come
Oh-oh oh, ah-ah ah

Blue hydrangea, cold cash divine
Cashmere, cologne and hot sunshine
Red racing cars, sunset and vine
And we were young and pretty

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Lana Del Rey

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her music has been noted by critics for its stylized cinematic quality, its preoccupation with themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, and its references to pop culture, particularly 1950s and 1960s Americana. more »

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Written by: Nino Rota, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Robert John Ellis Fitzsimmons, Daniel Law Heath

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Album Association
"Old Money" is a song from Lana Del Rey's third studio album, "Ultraviolence", which was released in 2014.
Inspirational Link
The melody of "Old Money" was inspired by the song "What is a Youth?" from the 1968 movie "Romeo and Juliet".
Critical Acclaim
The song was praised by critics for its emotional pull and vintage music feel.
Music Style
"Old Money" is a cinematic, melancholy ballad which showcases Lana del Rey's unique style of blending modern and vintage elements in her music.
Recurred Melody
The melody of this song also appeared earlier in Lana Del Rey’s career in a track called "Methamphetamines".
Emotional Theme
The lyrics of the "Old Money" convey sentiments of nostalgia and unresolved longing.
Personal Connection
Much of the lyrics in "Old Money" are believed to be about Del Rey's personal life, the change after becoming famous, and her feelings towards it.
Require ApplicationRecord
Despite its popularity, "Old Money" was never released as a single.
The Great Gatsby Connection
Fans have pointed out similarities between "Old Money" and Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful", her contribution to the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann's 2013 film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby".
Professional Collaboration
The song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and Daniel Heath, who has also worked with artists like Troye Sivan and Christina Perri.
Lyrical Implies
The lyrics, “Blue hydrangea, cold cash, divine, Cashmere, cologne and white sunshine.” reportedly refer to the 'old money' from the era of Lana's referenced aesthetics.
Unopened Mysteries
Del Rey speaks of her soul being open in the verses, but a closed book in the chorus, perhaps suggesting an unresolved complexity in her personal life.

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