"Because of You" is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded on September 26, 2011, and produced by Sacha Skarbek. It is registered to the International Standard Music Work Code.[1]
Background[]
The full track leaked on June 9, 2014. The title of the original file of the song, "Because Of You 260911", suggests its recording date. The song was uploaded to SoundCloud around 9 months prior to it getting noticed.[2] An alternate version of the song has been rumored to exist.[S 1]
The song is speculated to be an outtake from the from Born to Die sessions, though erroneously thought to be a Paradise outtake.
Composition[]
The song is in 6/8, similar to "Million Dollar Man" and "Shades of Cool". It is composed in the key of C minor, at a tempo of approximately 72 beats per minute.[3]
Cross-references[]
- Direct reference to "Roses".
- L.A. is mentioned in "1949", "Birds of a Feather", "Never Let Me Go", and "Off to the Races", among others.
- Del Rey mentions having flowers in her hair in "Last Girl on Earth", "Damn You", and "Caught You Boy".
- Del Rey calls herself a beauty queen in "You're Gonna Love Me", "Is It Wrong" , "Queen of Disaster", and "This Is What Makes Us Girls".
- True love is also mentioned in "Ultraviolence", "True Love on the Side", "Off to the Races", "I Talk to Jesus", and "Bad Boy".
- Summer is also mentioned in "Summer Bummer", "Summer of Sam", "Salvatore", "Shades of Cool", and "Summertime Sadness", among many other songs.
Lyrics[]
On the streets of L.A., where the future is now
We dance like nobody is watching us
And we live like we want to
But it can all get a little crazy
Unless there's something to hold onto
For me, that was true love
I was a young girl, selfish and wild
Like a fire in L.A.
Hot like the summer and mean like a child
Who keeps crying 'til she gets her way
(Like a true star)
There were roses in my hair
Rock 'n' roll on blare
And I was in trouble
No one could rock me like you could
I was a bad girl gone good
Look at me now, I have everything
You gave to me and my heart can sing
I was a kid who could only dream
Dance on tables, makin' deals with devils
Like a drunk beauty queen
Fighting the fantasy, hooked on the scene
And it brought me to my knees
And it's all because of you
(You know what I'm talkin' about)
It was a mad world, we lived for fun
And we got shit for free
Had a face like an angel, but inside my heart
Was as black as a broke movie screen
(It was pretty sad)
But then I saw you standin' there like a millionaire
Give me your number
Call me before I get stupid
Make me un-crazy, like you did
Look at me now, I have everything
You gave to me and my heart can sing
I was a kid who could only dream
Dance on tables, makin' deals with devils
Like a drunk beauty queen
Fighting the fantasy, hooked on the scene
But you brought me to my knees
And it's all because of you
It isn't hard to see you've got a hold on me
Give me your money, love me to death
Talk like a baby 'cause I'm so elated
You tell me that I ain't seen nothin' quite yet
I don't wanna lose it
I'm in love but I didn't choose it
Roses in my hair, dancin' in the air
Feels like I'm flyin'
Tell me you love me, boy, do it
It's just like I thought, I just knew it
Look at me now, I have everything
You gave to me and my heart can sing
I was a kid who could only dream
Dance on tables, makin' deals with devils
Like a drunk beauty queen
Fighting the fantasy, hooked on the scene
You bring me to my knees
And it's all because of you
Yeah, it's all because of you
References[]
- ↑ ISWC #T-914.812.459-8
- ↑ Tristesse (June 9, 2014). "original source : https://soundcloud.com/caroline-vig/lanas-unreleased-song-because". Lanaboards. http://lanaboards.com/topic/4823-leak-because-of-you/?do=findComment&comment=189426.
- ↑ Song Key & BPM Finder | Tunebat.