Cruel World
Lana Del Rey
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Share my body and my mind with you That's all over now Did what I had to do 'Cause you're so far past me now Share my body and my life with you That's way over now There's not anymore I can do You're so famous now Got your bible, got your gun And you like to party and have fun And I like my candy and your women I'm finally happy now that you're gone Got my little red party dress on Everybody knows that I'm the best I'm crazy Get a little bit of Bourbon in 'ya Get a little bit suburban And go crazy Because you're young, you're wild, you're free You're dancing circles around me You're fucking crazy Oh, you're crazy for me I shared my body and my mind with you That's all over now I did what I had to do I found another anyhow Shared my body and my mind with you That's all over now I did what I had to do I could see you leaving now I got your bible and your gun And you love to party and have fun And I love your women and all of your heroin And I'm so happy now that you're gone Got my little red party dress on Everybody knows that I'm a mess I'm crazy Get a little bit of Bourbon in 'ya Get a little bit suburban And go crazy, yeah yeah Because you're young, you're wild, you're free You're dancing circles around me You're fucking crazy Oh, you're crazy for me Got your bible and your gun You like your women and you like fun I like my candy and your heroin And I'm so happy, so happy now you're gone Got my little red party dress on Everybody knows that I'm the best I'm crazy, yeah yeah Get a little bit of Bourbon in 'ya Get a little bit suburban And go crazy, yeah yeah Because you're young, you're wild, you're free You're dancing circles around me You're fucking crazy Oh oh, you're crazy for me Oh oh, you're crazy for me
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Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, BLAKE STRANATHAN
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15 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Cruel World" is the first track on Lana Del Rey's third studio album, "Ultraviolence," which was released in 2014.
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Song LengthWith a duration of 6 minutes and 39 seconds, "Cruel World" is one of Del Rey's longest songs.
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Producer CollaborationThe song was produced by Dan Auerbach of "The Black Keys," a prominent American rock band.
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Genre FusionThe song beautifully marries Indie pop, Baroque pop, and Psychedelic rock, showing Del Rey's unique musical style that draws from a variety of influences.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, many appreciating its raw and emotional lyrics that explore themes of disillusionment, love, and loss.
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SongwritingDel Rey co-wrote the song with Blake Stranathan, a frequent collaborator on her "Ultraviolence" album.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a painful goodbye to a toxic relationship.
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Distinctive Lyrics"Cruel World" is known for its poetic and metaphor-laden lyrics, a signature of Del Rey's songwriting style.
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Live PerformancesDuring her 2014 concerts, Del Rey frequently performed this song, often as the opener, which helped it gain popularity among her fan base.
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Radio Edit VersionA shorter, radio edit version of the song that lasts for 3 minutes and 50 seconds was also released.
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Album InfluenceAuerbach's production on "Cruel World," marked by reverb-drenched guitar and slow-burning organ, helped to define the overall sound of the "Ultraviolence" album.
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Music Video AbsenceDespite being a popular track from the album, "Cruel World" never had an official music video.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough not released as a single, "Cruel World" performed well commercially, reaching No. 121 on the UK Singles Chart based on downloads alone.
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Fans' favoriteAmong the fans, the song often ranks as one of Lana Del Rey's best works due to its lyrics, production, and vocal performance.
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Personal ImportanceIn several interviews, Lana Del Rey has mentioned that "Cruel World" is one of her favorite tracks from the "Ultraviolence" album.
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