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Lyrics of New Americana by Halsey
verse
Cigarettes
And tiny liquor bottles
Just what you′d expect
Inside her new Balenciaga
Viral mess
Turned dreams into an empire
Self-made success now she rolls with Rockafellers
pre-chorus
Survival of the richest
The city's ours until the fall
They′re Monaco and Hamptons bound
But we don't feel like outsiders at all
chorus
We are the new Americana
High on legal marijuana
Raised on Biggie and Nirvana
We are the new Americana
verse
Young James Dean
Some say he looks just like his father
But he
Could never love somebody's daughter
Football team
Loved more than just the game
So he vowed to be
His husband at the altar
pre-chorus
Survival of the richest
The city′s ours until the fall
They′re Monaco and Hamptons bound
But we don't feel like outsiders at all
chorus
We are the new Americana
High on legal marijuana
Raised on Biggie and Nirvana
We are the new Americana
bridge
We know very well
Who we are
So we hold it down
When summer starts
What kind of dough
Have you been spending?
What kind of bubblegum
Have you been blowing lately?
chorus
We are the new Americana
High on legal marijuana
Raised on Biggie and Nirvana
We are the new Americana
We are the new Americana
High on legal marijuana
Raised on Biggie and Nirvana
We are the new Americana
Writer(s): James Mtume, Larzz Principato, Ashley Frangipane, Chandra Uber
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The song 'New Americana' by Halsey portrays a rebellious and empowered youth culture that challenges societal norms and embraces individuality. It symbolizes a generation that finds strength in its unique identity, influenced by icons like James Dean, while also critiquing materialism and celebrating countercultural elements like legal marijuana and music legends Biggie and Nirvana.
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Themes
Identity and self-awareness
• We know very well who we are
• So we hold it down when summer starts
Cultural commentary
• Raised on Biggie and Nirvana
• We are the new Americana
• Survival of the richest
Youth and rebellion
• Football team loved more than just the game
• Young James Dean
• High on legal marijuana
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Moods
Social commentary, empowerment, freedom, joy, inspiration
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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BADLANDS
Album • 2015 • 11 tracks
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