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− | "'''Because of You'''" is an unreleased song by [[Lana Del Rey]]. It was recorded on September 26, 2011 |
+ | "'''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.<ref>ISWC #T-914.812.459-8</ref> |
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+ | The song is speculated to have been recorded on September 26, 2011, as suggested by the original leaked file labeled as "Because Of You 260911". The full track leaked on June 9, 2014. |
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+ | The song is speculated to be an outtake from the from [[Born to Die (album)|''Born to Die'']] sessions, erroneously thought to be a ''[[Paradise (EP)|Paradise]]'' outtake. |
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==Composition== |
==Composition== |
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== Cross-references == |
== Cross-references == |
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+ | *Direct reference to "[[Roses (song)|Roses]]". |
*LA is mentioned in "[[1949 (song)|1949]]", "[[Birds of a Feather (song)|Birds of a Feather]]", "[[Never Let Me Go (song)|Never Let Me Go]]" and "[[Off to the Races (song)|Off to the Races]]", among others. |
*LA is mentioned in "[[1949 (song)|1949]]", "[[Birds of a Feather (song)|Birds of a Feather]]", "[[Never Let Me Go (song)|Never Let Me Go]]" and "[[Off to the Races (song)|Off to the Races]]", among others. |
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*Del Rey mentions having flowers in her hair in "[[Last Girl on Earth (song)|Last Girl on Earth]]", "[[Damn You (song)|Damn You]]" and "[[Caught You Boy (song)|Caught You Boy]]". |
*Del Rey mentions having flowers in her hair in "[[Last Girl on Earth (song)|Last Girl on Earth]]", "[[Damn You (song)|Damn You]]" and "[[Caught You Boy (song)|Caught You Boy]]". |
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*Del Rey calls herself a beauty queen in "[[You're Gonna Love Me (song)|You're Gonna Love Me]]", "[[Is It Wrong (song)|Is It Wrong]]" , "[[Queen of Disaster (song)|Queen of Disaster]]" and "[[This Is What Makes Us Girls (song)|This Is What Makes Us Girls]]". |
*Del Rey calls herself a beauty queen in "[[You're Gonna Love Me (song)|You're Gonna Love Me]]", "[[Is It Wrong (song)|Is It Wrong]]" , "[[Queen of Disaster (song)|Queen of Disaster]]" and "[[This Is What Makes Us Girls (song)|This Is What Makes Us Girls]]". |
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+ | *True love is also mentioned in "[[Ultraviolence (song)|Ultraviolence]]", "[[True Love on the Side (song)|True Love on the Side]]", "[[Off to the Races (song)|Off to the Races]]", "[[I Talk to Jesus (song)|I Talk to Jesus]]" and "[[Bad Boy (song)|Bad Boy]]". |
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+ | *Summer is also mentioned in "[[Summer Bummer (song)|Summer Bummer]]", "[[Summer of Sam (song)|Summer of Sam]]", "[[Salvatore (song)|Salvatore]]", "[[Shades of Cool (song)|Shades of Cool]]" and "[[Summertime Sadness (song)|Summertime Sadness]]", among many other songs. |
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==Lyrics== |
==Lyrics== |
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− | + | On the streets of LA, where the future is now |
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+ | We dance like nobody is watching us |
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+ | And we live like we want to |
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+ | But it can all get a little crazy |
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+ | Unless there's something to hold onto |
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+ | For me, that was true love |
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I was a young girl, selfish and wild |
I was a young girl, selfish and wild |
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Like a fire in LA |
Like a fire in LA |
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Hot like the summer and mean like a child |
Hot like the summer and mean like a child |
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− | Who keeps crying |
+ | Who keeps crying 'til she gets her way |
(Like a true star) |
(Like a true star) |
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− | There were roses in my hair |
+ | There were roses in my hair |
+ | Rock 'n' roll on blare |
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− | I was in trouble |
+ | And I was in trouble |
No one could rock me like you could |
No one could rock me like you could |
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I was a bad girl gone good |
I was a bad girl gone good |
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Look at me now, I have everything |
Look at me now, I have everything |
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You gave to me and my heart can sing |
You gave to me and my heart can sing |
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− | I was a kid who could only |
+ | I was a kid who could only dream |
− | + | Dance on tables, makin' deals with devils |
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Like a drunk beauty queen |
Like a drunk beauty queen |
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And it brought me to my knees |
And it brought me to my knees |
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And it's all because of you |
And it's all because of you |
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(You know what I'm talkin' about) |
(You know what I'm talkin' about) |
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Look at me now, I have everything |
Look at me now, I have everything |
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You gave to me and my heart can sing |
You gave to me and my heart can sing |
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− | I was a kid who could only |
+ | I was a kid who could only dream |
− | + | Dance on tables, makin' deals with devils |
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Like a drunk beauty queen |
Like a drunk beauty queen |
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Give me your money, love me to death |
Give me your money, love me to death |
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Talk like a baby, 'cause I'm so elated |
Talk like a baby, 'cause I'm so elated |
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− | + | You tell me that I ain't seen nothin' quite yet |
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I don't wanna lose it |
I don't wanna lose it |
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I'm in love but I didn't choose it |
I'm in love but I didn't choose it |
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Look at me now, I have everything |
Look at me now, I have everything |
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You gave to me and my heart can sing |
You gave to me and my heart can sing |
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− | I was a kid who could only |
+ | I was a kid who could only dream |
− | + | Dance on tables, makin' deals with devils |
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Like a drunk beauty queen |
Like a drunk beauty queen |
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You bring me to my knees |
You bring me to my knees |
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And it's all because of you |
And it's all because of you |
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Yeah, it's all because of you |
Yeah, it's all because of you |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 08:08, 15 September 2021
"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 song is speculated to have been recorded on September 26, 2011, as suggested by the original leaked file labeled as "Because Of You 260911". The full track leaked on June 9, 2014.
The song is speculated to be an outtake from the from Born to Die sessions, erroneously thought to be a Paradise outtake.
Composition
The song is in 6/8, similar to "Million Dollar Man" and "Shades of Cool".
Cross-references
- Direct reference to "Roses".
- LA 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 LA, 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 LA
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 uncrazy, 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