Brooklyn Baby
Lana Del Rey
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They say I'm too young to love you I don't know what I need They think I don't understand The freedom land of the seventies I think I'm too cool to know ya You say I'm like the ice I freeze I'm churning out novels like Beat poetry on Amphetamines I say I say Well, my boyfriend's in the band He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed I've got feathers in my hair I get down to Beat poetry And my jazz collection's rare I can play most anything I'm a Brooklyn baby I'm a Brooklyn baby They say I'm too young to love you You say I'm too dumb to see They judge me like a picture book By the colors, like they forgot to read I think we're like fire and water I think we're like the wind and sea You're burning up, I'm cooling down You're up, I'm down You're blind, I see But I'm free Ooh, I'm free Well, my boyfriend's in the band He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed I've got feathers in my hair I get down to Beat poetry And my jazz collection's rare I can play most anything I'm a Brooklyn baby I'm a Brooklyn baby I’m talking about my generation Talking about that newer nation And if you don't like it You can beat it Beat it, baby You never liked the way I said it If you don't get it, then forget it So I don't have to fucking explain it And my boyfriend’s in the band He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed I've got feathers in my hair I get high on hydroponic weed And my jazz collection’s rare I get down to beat poetry I'm a Brooklyn baby I'm a Brooklyn baby Yeah my boyfriend's pretty cool But he's not as cool as me 'Cause I'm a Brooklyn baby I'm a Brooklyn baby
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Written by: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Barrie James O'Neill
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5 facts about this song
Song Facts1. Release: "Brooklyn Baby" was released as the fourth track on Lana Del Rey's third studio album, "Ultraviolence," in June 2014.
2. Collaboration: The song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and Barrie James O'Neill. O'Neill was Del Rey's boyfriend at the time of writing the song.
3. Target Audience: Del Rey wrote the song as a lighthearted jest towards many of her critics, specifically those who stereotype her as a manufactured pop star.
4. Producer: The song was produced by Dan Auerbach, the lead vocalist and guitarist of The Black Keys.
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Lyrics5. Cultural References: The song's lyrics contain various references to the Beat Generation and counterculture of the 1960s.
6. Song Theme: Throughout the song, Lana Del Rey presents herself as a carefree and independent woman who lives her life not caring about others' opinions.
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Music7. Genre: The song is characterized by its dream pop and indie pop sound, accompanied by minimalist beats and soothing guitar strums.
8. Lou Reed: The legendary musician Lou Reed was set to feature in the song and even set a date to work with Lana. However, he passed away the day they were supposed to meet.
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Reception9. Critics' Review: The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising its production and Del Rey's vocal performance.
10. Commercial Performance: "Brooklyn Baby" charted at number 149 on the UK Singles Chart before the release of the album "Ultraviolence". In the United States, the song peaked on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at number 5.
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Acknowledgement11. Cover versions: Several artists have covered "Brooklyn Baby", notably George Ezra in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge in 2014.
12. Usage in Media: The song was used in the Season 2 finale of the TV show "Good Behavior".
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