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{{Infobox song |
{{Infobox song |
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| − | |artist = Lana Del Rey |
+ | |artist = Lana Del Rey <small>as Lizzy Grant</small> |
|written = [[Lana Del Rey]] |
|written = [[Lana Del Rey]] |
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| − | |producer =[[David Kahne]] |
+ | |producer = [[David Kahne]] |
| − | |recorded = |
+ | |recorded = 2008 |
| − | |time = 4:17 |
+ | |time = 4:17<br>{{OfficialVersions}} |
| − | |Source = |
+ | |Source = {{Source|Unreleased}}}} |
| ⚫ | "'''Ben'''" (or "'''Ben's Song'''", erroneously known as "'''Hallelujah'''") is an unreleased song by [[Lana Del Rey]]. An a cappella demo of the song recorded by Del Rey in 2008 leaked on June 1, 2019. A final version of the song is confirmed to exist, and is produced by [[David Kahne]], but currently remains unleaked. It is speculated to be an outtake from ''[[Lana Del Ray (album)|Lana Del Ray]]''.{{Speculation}} |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Background== |
| − | + | An a cappella demo of the song leaked on June 1, 2019, as part of a session done by Del Rey in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|last=lizzyology|url=http://lanaboards.com/topic/15732-2008-acapella-studio-session-shoot-sheana-debourke-early-mid-2008/|title=2008 Acapella Studio Session Shoot (Sheana Debourke) - Early/ Mid 2008|work=LanaBoards|date=August 29, 2022|accessdate=February 19, 2024}}</ref> It leaked alongside a cappella demos of "[[Run Motorcycle (song)|Run Motorcycle]]" and "[[You're Gonna Love Me (song)|You're Gonna Love Me]]". The track contains an interpolation of American patriotic song "[[God Bless America (song)|God Bless America]]". The three files contained metadata that placed them in the same album, with the cover art a photo of Del Rey taken by [[Sheana DeBourke]] in a friend's home studio on the day of the session. |
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+ | ==Cross-references== |
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+ | *The phrase "I'm on fire" also appears in "[[Summertime Sadness (song)|Summertime Sadness]]", "[[Baby Blue Love (song)|Baby Blue Love]]", "[[Body Electric (song)|Body Electric]]", and "[[Sad Girl (song)|Sad Girl]]". |
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+ | *Smoking is also referenced in "[[The Next Best American Record (song)|The Next Best American Record]]", "[[Queen of the Gas Station (song)|Queen of the Gas Station]]", and "[[I Learned How to Make Love from the Movies (song)|I Learned How to Make Love from the Movies]]". |
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+ | *Del Rey also mentions an executive in "[[Axl Rose Husband (song)|Axl Rose Husband]]" and "[[Hit It & Run (song)|Hit It & Run]]". |
| + | *The phrase 'God bless America' also appears in "[[God Bless America - and All the Beautiful Women in It (song)|God Bless America - and All the Beautiful Women in It]]" and "[[Wild One (song)|Wild One]]". |
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| + | *Del Rey also sings "hallelujah" in "[[Money Power Glory (song)|Money Power Glory]]", "[[Religion (song)|Religion]]", and "[[Cherry (song)|Cherry]]". |
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==Official versions== |
==Official versions== |
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| + | *Studio version - Unknown |
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*A cappella demo - 4:17 |
*A cappella demo - 4:17 |
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==Lyrics== |
==Lyrics== |
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Ben's song, another try |
Ben's song, another try |
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Not that you deserve it right now, Ben |
Not that you deserve it right now, Ben |
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No faculties to care and all |
No faculties to care and all |
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But I deserve it, I deserve it, I know |
But I deserve it, I deserve it, I know |
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+ | (We can quibble over the history once we make it) |
Right? |
Right? |
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Hands folded back |
Hands folded back |
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Certain of doom |
Certain of doom |
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| − | Hold me he sang "Hallelujah" |
+ | Hold me he sang, "Hallelujah" |
| − | The midnight's became my |
+ | The midnight's became my noon |
You don't know what you do, do ya? |
You don't know what you do, do ya? |
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I am on fire for you |
I am on fire for you |
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Lie down, my sad executive love, lie down |
Lie down, my sad executive love, lie down |
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Right now, my man, bored out of his head, right now |
Right now, my man, bored out of his head, right now |
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| − | Fans turn on a |
+ | Fans turn on a May night |
Darkness assumes the room |
Darkness assumes the room |
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Hold me, hmm |
Hold me, hmm |
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Hold me he say "Hallelujah" |
Hold me he say "Hallelujah" |
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| − | The midnight's became my |
+ | The midnight's became my noon |
You don't know whatcha do, do ya? |
You don't know whatcha do, do ya? |
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I am on fire for you |
I am on fire for you |
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'Cause I won't be here long enough for you to be my man |
'Cause I won't be here long enough for you to be my man |
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| − | It's not a very nice ending, but that's what you get |
+ | It's not a very nice ending, but that's what you get |
| + | Just kidding |
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| − | God |
+ | God bless America |
Land that I love |
Land that I love |
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Stand beside her |
Stand beside her |
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| − | + | And guide her |
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I don't know anything, hm |
I don't know anything, hm |
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There you are |
There you are |
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</poem>}} |
</poem>}} |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | ===Notes=== |
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[[Category:Songs]] |
[[Category:Songs]] |
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[[Category:Unreleased songs]] |
[[Category:Unreleased songs]] |
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[[Category:Lana Del Ray outtakes]] |
[[Category:Lana Del Ray outtakes]] |
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[[Category:Outtakes]] |
[[Category:Outtakes]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 19 March 2024
"Ben" (or "Ben's Song", erroneously known as "Hallelujah") is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. An a cappella demo of the song recorded by Del Rey in 2008 leaked on June 1, 2019. A final version of the song is confirmed to exist, and is produced by David Kahne, but currently remains unleaked. It is speculated to be an outtake from Lana Del Ray.[S 1]
Background[]
An a cappella demo of the song leaked on June 1, 2019, as part of a session done by Del Rey in 2008.[1] It leaked alongside a cappella demos of "Run Motorcycle" and "You're Gonna Love Me". The track contains an interpolation of American patriotic song "God Bless America". The three files contained metadata that placed them in the same album, with the cover art a photo of Del Rey taken by Sheana DeBourke in a friend's home studio on the day of the session.
Cross-references[]
- The phrase "I'm on fire" also appears in "Summertime Sadness", "Baby Blue Love", "Body Electric", and "Sad Girl".
- Smoking is also referenced in "The Next Best American Record", "Queen of the Gas Station", and "I Learned How to Make Love from the Movies".
- Del Rey also mentions an executive in "Axl Rose Husband" and "Hit It & Run".
- The phrase 'God bless America' also appears in "God Bless America - and All the Beautiful Women in It" and "Wild One".
- Del Rey also sings "hallelujah" in "Money Power Glory", "Religion", and "Cherry".
Official versions[]
- Studio version - Unknown
- A cappella demo - 4:17
Lyrics[]
A cappella demo[]
Ben's song, another try
Not that you deserve it right now, Ben
No faculties to care and all
But I deserve it, I deserve it, I know
(We can quibble over the history once we make it)
Right?
Lie down, my sad executive love, lie down
Right now, my man, bored out of his head, right now
Fans turn on a May night
Darkness assumes the room
Lie back, he does, in the late night
Hands folded back
Certain of doom
Hold me he sang, "Hallelujah"
The midnight's became my noon
You don't know what you do, do ya?
I am on fire for you
I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Lie down, my sad executive love, lie down
Right now, my man, bored out of his head, right now
Fans turn on a May night
Darkness assumes the room
Hold me, hmm
Hold me he say "Hallelujah"
The midnight's became my noon
You don't know whatcha do, do ya?
I am on fire for you
I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Lie down, my sad executive love, lie down
I can smoke if I want to
I can dance if I want to
Yeah, it's true I want you
But don't say you don't want no harm
If you can't understand
'Cause I won't be here long enough for you to be my man
It's not a very nice ending, but that's what you get
Just kidding
God bless America
Land that I love
Stand beside her
And guide her
I don't know anything, hm
There you are
References[]
- ↑ lizzyology (August 29, 2022). "2008 Acapella Studio Session Shoot (Sheana Debourke) - Early/ Mid 2008". LanaBoards. http://lanaboards.com/topic/15732-2008-acapella-studio-session-shoot-sheana-debourke-early-mid-2008/. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
Notes[]
- ↑ This is speculation and should not be relied upon. It has not been confirmed by any official source, but is considered widespread knowledge within the community.