"Methamphetamines" (also known as "Meth Love") is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded in 2009 and leaked on October 14, 2012.
Background[]
The song contains samples of interviews with Elvis Presley. The song's main melody comes from Nino Rota's "What Is a Youth" (also known as "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet"). In a track by track commentary of Ultraviolence, Del Rey stated that the song's concept was reused for "Old Money".
A snippet of a demo of the song titled "Meth Love" leaked on October 14, 2020. The full song leaked later the same day. This version of the song was included on a 20-track demo compilation put together by Del Rey in March 2009, titled Demo March 2009.
Music video[]
| Music video | Information | |
|---|---|---|
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Released | N/A |
| Length | 1:44 | |
| Director | Lana Del Rey | |
| Producer | ||
| Filmed | 2009 | |
| Location | Unknown | |
| Vevo views | N/A | |
Background and description[]
Del Rey made a homemade music video for the song in 2009 that featured clips of Del Rey herself singing along to the song, and clips of American rock star Elvis Presley.
Cross-references[]
- Coney Island is mentioned in "Off to the Races" and many other songs.
- Meth is referenced in "American", among other songs.
- Pink flamingos are also mentioned in "Music to Watch Boys To" and "Trash Magic".
- The Jersey Shore is also mentioned in "Dangerous Girl" and "Heartshaped Chevrolet".
- The 1950s are mentioned in "Hollywood's Dead" and "Marilyn Monroe".
- The color blue is mentioned in many Del Rey songs, some of which include "Old Money", "Freak", and "Nectar of the Gods".
- The ocean is also mentioned in the song of the same name.
- Palms are mentioned in "Jump" and "Freak".
- Elvis Presley, who is sampled in this song, is directly referenced in "Elvis", "Hollywood's Dead", and "Body Electric".
- Reference to "Neon Palmmm".
Official versions[]
- Final version — 1:44
- "Meth Love" demo — 1:32
Lyrics[]
Final version[]
Methamphetamine, pink flamingo
Blue '50s queen, Blue Oyster Cove
For then, a dream, why don't we go
To Coney Island?
One diamond, the gala's on
The record spins blue '50s song
The veranda looks ocean now
The neon palms sway
What's happening? Where did we go?
The Jersey Shore was long ago
As with our hopes and Ocean Grove
And so, I bid you farewell
"Meth Love" demo[]
Methamphetamine, I met my man
Drag queen at heart, just like I am
Puts on his wig, eyelashes, bam
King Coney Island
One diamond, the gala's on
The record spins blue '50s song
The veranda looks ocean now
The neon palms sway
What’s happening? Where did we go?
The Jersey Shore was long ago
As with our hopes and Ocean Grove
And so, I bid you farewell