"Melancholia" is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded in 2012 and leaked on March 28, 2023.
Background[]
Dan Heath sent the original instrumental track, also called "Melancholia", to Del Rey in 2012. Following this, she recorded and wrote lyrics over it on Garageband. According to its original file, the song was exported on November 22, 2012.
The song was at one point considered for inclusion on Del Rey's third studio album, before it would become Ultraviolence.[S 1] The title of the song can be seen in a January 2013 photo of Del Rey in the studio with her written notes partially visible in the background.[1]
In a track by track commentary of Ultraviolence, Del Rey stated that "Melancholia" was eventually rewritten into the album's title track.[2]
Cross-references[]
- Angels are also mentioned in "Angels Forever", "Arcadia", "Don't Call Me Angel", "Gods & Monsters", and in the poem "Never to Heaven".
- New York is also mentioned in "Ultraviolence", "Making Out", "Us Against the World", "Old Money", "Party Girl", "Hit It and Run", "How to Disappear", and "Summer of Sam".
- Getting high is also referenced in "Florida Kilos", "High by the Beach", "Venice Bitch", "Hollywood", "Carmen", and "Your Girl", among others.
- Jesus is also mentioned in "Tulsa Jesus Freak", "Diet Mountain Dew", "I Talk to Jesus", and "Body Electric", among some others.
- The phrase "Heaven is on Earth" also appears in "Ultraviolence". Different variations of the same lyrics can also be found in "Match Made in Heaven", "Put Your Lips Together", and "Video Games".
- Peace is also mentioned in the song of the same name and "Say Yes to Heaven".
- Direct references to "Ride" and "Zodiac".
- Dying is also mentioned in "If I Die Young" and "Salvatore".
- Del Rey also mentions her art in "I Can Fly".
Lyrics[]
If you ask the New York Times, they'll say that I'm dead
And ask Rolling Stone, they'll say I'm uninviting
I don't really give a fuck, it's no surprise
I never had friends here, either
Still, I'm gonna run with the light in my eyes
And if you did, it wouldn't happen, either
Sometimes, bad things happen to good people
And sometimes, angels touch pure evil
That don't mean they stop
They can fight for what's right and I will, 'cause
I don't have the time to kill, and I
I don't have the will
If you see the light in my eyes, know I'm shining
I walk my road alone 'til here, so I'll keep riding
I don't need your love, I've been this far down
Back into the New York City
I've been sober for eleven years right now
If that don't mean a thing, well, I try
'Cause, sometimes, bad things happen to good people
And sometimes, angels touch pure evil
And I won't stop, I won't fight
I'll just stay towards the light
'Cause I know, sometimes, bad things happen to good people
And that's mine
Jesus, walk with me
I don't have anything left to offer up to you
But Jesus can comfort me
I don't really wanna drink, so pot'll do
Heaven is on Earth
I have peace and that's more than you
I can live in the light like a maniac
In the stars attack, in the zodiac
So, ride for the first time and die for the last time
I'm with the angels, and I'm stressed in the back row
Keeping me harder, I try and I start, but
I'm scared I won't catch up, honey, it don't matter
Sometimes, bad things happen to good people
And sometimes, angels touch pure evil
And I will fight for the right
To keep on making art out of my life
Fight for the right to be different
In a world full of fake bitches
References[]
- ↑ January 2013 photo of Del Rey's notebook in the studio
- ↑ Del Rey's (May 25, 2021). "Ultraviolence Track by Track | Part 1. -Lana Del Rey". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHUaYrtsIHs&t=44s. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
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.