Art Deco

Lana Del Rey

About Art Deco

"Art Deco" is a song by American recording artist Lana Del Rey for her fourth studio album, Honeymoon (2015). The song was written by Del Rey and Rick Nowels, and produced by Del Rey, Nowels, and Kieron Menzies. Lyrically, "Art Deco" describes a "queen of the party scene". Some online media outlets notably speculated the song's lyrics to be about rapper Azealia Banks, though Del Rey has since declared this false. Musically, "Art Deco" employs a trap beat, and varying influences of jazz, trip hop, and hip hop. According to Lucas Villa of AXS, the song also features a noir aesthetic, as well as a "lady-sings-the-blues" aesthetic. Instrumentally, the song features synths, a saxophone, and percussion. Music critics generally gave "Art Deco" mixed reviews, with particular praise being directed at the song's diverse production, but criticism being placed on the song's lyrics. 


Year:
2015
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Club queen on the downtown scene
Prowling around at night
You're not mean, you just want to be seen
Want to be wild
A little party never hurt no one, that's why it's alright
You want in but you just can't win
So you hang in the likes

You're so Art Deco, out on the floor
Shining like gun metal, cold and unsure
Baby, you're so ghetto
You're looking to score
When they all say hello
You try to ignore them
'Cause you want more (why?)
You want more (why?)
You want more (why?)
'Cause you want more

Young thing on the downtown scene
Rolling around at night
Got things, let it hit to be seen
Like you're rapper's delight
A little party never hurt no one, that's why it's alright
You want in, but you just can't win
So you stay in the lights

You're so Art Deco, out on the floor
Shining like gun metal, cold and unsure
Baby, you're so ghetto
You're looking to score
When they all say hello
You try to ignore them
'Cause you want more(why?)
You want more (why?)
You want more (why?)
'Cause you want more

A little party never hurt no one
So we stay out late
A little party never hurt no one
That's what your friends say
You put your life out on the line
You're crazy all the time
Put your life out on the line
You're crazy all the time

You're so Art Deco, out on the floor
Shining like gun metal, cold and unsure
Baby, you're so ghetto
You're looking to score
When they all say hello
You try to ignore them
'Cause you want more (why?)
You want more (why?)
You want more (why?)
'Cause you want more

A little party never hurt no one
Not you and me
A little party never hurt no one
We were born to be free

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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: ELIZABETH GRANT, RICK NOWELS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Track Information
"Art Deco" is the ninth track on "Honeymoon", the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, released on September 18, 2015.
Concept and Lyrics
The song reflects themes of self-consciousness, vanity, and the downsides of fame, which are recurring topics throughout Del Rey's discography.
Genre Classification
Musically, "Art Deco" is a dream pop song, characterized by its baroque pop instrumentation and cinematic production reminiscent of Del Rey's earlier work.
Co-writers
The song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and her long-time collaborator, Rick Nowels, who has also worked with artists like Madonna and Stevie Nicks.
Music Video
While "Art Deco" does not have an official music video, the song has been used in many fan-made videos due to its dramatic sound and distinctive lyrics.
Interpretation Controversy
There's an interpretation that suggests that lyrics may be about rapper Azealia Banks, which both artists have decried as mere speculation.
Hennessy Mention
Lana mentions the cognac brand "Hennessy" in the lyrics, continuing her trend of mentioning specific brands in her songs, thereby giving them a more tangible, real-world feel.
Production Team
The song was produced by Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and Kieron Menzies. Menzies has worked with Del Rey on a series of songs across her discography.
Pop Culture Connection
"Art Deco" was used in an episode of the award-winning teen drama series "Euphoria" in 2020.
Artistic Influence
The song's title is likely an homage to the Art Deco design aesthetic, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s – a period that often influences Lana Del Rey's work.

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