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Lyrics of Carmen by Lana Del Rey
verse
Darlin′, darlin', doesn′t have a problem
Lyin' to herself, 'cause her liquor′s top shelf
It′s alarmin', honestly, how charmin′ she can be
Foolin' everyone, tellin′ 'em she′s havin' fun
pre-chorus
She says, "You don't want to be like me"
"Don′t wanna see all the things I′ve seen"
"I'm dyin′, I'm dyin′"
She says, "You don't want to get this way"
"Famous and dumb at an early age"
"Lyin′, I'm lyin'"
chorus
The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen
She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes
She laughs like God, her mind′s like a diamond
Audio tune lies, she′s still shinin'
Like lightnin′, woah
White lightnin'
verse
Carmen, Carmen, stayin′ up till mornin'
Only seventeen, but she walks the streets so mean
It′s alarmin', truly, how disarmin' you can be
Eatin′ soft ice cream, Coney Island queen
pre-chorus
She says, "You don′t want to be like me"
"Lookin' for fun, gettin′ high for free"
"I'm dyin′, I'm dyin′"
She says, "You don't want to get this way"
"Street walk at night, and a star by day"
"It's tirin′, tirin′"
chorus
The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen
She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes
She laughs like God, her mind's like a diamond
Audio tune lies, she′s still shinin'
Like lightnin′, woah
White lightnin'
verse
Baby′s all dressed up, with nowhere to go
That's the little story of the girl you know
Relyin' on the kindness of strangers
Tyin′ cherry knots, smilin′, doin' party favours
Put your red dress on, put your lipstick on
Sing your song, song, now the camera′s on
And you're alive again
Mon amour, je sais que tu m′aimes aussi
Tu as besoin de moi
Tu as besoin de moi dans ta vie
Tu ne peux vivre sans moi
Et je mourrais sans toi
Je tuerais pour toi
chorus
The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen
She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes
She laughs like God, her mind's like a diamond
Audio tune lies, she′s still shinin'
Like lightnin', woah
White lightnin′
outro
Like lightnin′, woah
White lightnin'
Darlin′, darlin', doesn′t have a problem
Lyin' to herself, ′cause her liquor's top shelf
Writer(s): Justin Parker, Elizabeth Grant
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The song 'Carmen' by Lana Del Rey portrays a young girl named Carmen who lives a reckless and self-destructive lifestyle, seeking attention and validation from others while masking her inner struggles with a facade of glamour and charm. The lyrics depict the allure and dangers of fame, the emptiness of seeking pleasure in destructive behaviors, and the fleeting nature of superficial relationships in the pursuit of a fleeting sense of happiness.
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Themes
Struggles with identity and self-deception
• You don't want to be like me
• Lyin' to herself, 'cause her liquor's top shelf
• I'm dyin', I'm dyin'
The allure and consequences of fame
• Famous and dumb at an early age
• Relyin' on the kindness of strangers
• Street walk at night, and a star by day
Youth and vulnerability
• Baby's all dressed up, with nowhere to go
• Only seventeen, but she walks the streets so mean
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Moods
Angst, love, despair, joy, reflection
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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Born To Die - The Paradise Edition
Album • 2012 • 23 tracks
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