"Methamphetamines" is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded around 2006 and leaked on October 14, 2012. The song was ripped from a video Del Rey uploaded and no producer is known. The song contains samples of interviews with Elvis Presley. The song's main melody comes from Nino Rota's "What Is a Youth" (AKA "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet"). In a track by track commentary of Ultraviolence, Del Rey stated that the song was reworked into "Old Money".
Cross-references
- Coney Island is mentioned in "Off to the Races" and many other songs.
- Meth is referenced in "American" and many other songs.
- The melody from the song is reused in "Old Money".
- 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".
Music video
| Music video | Information | |
|---|---|---|
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Released | N/A |
| Length | 1:44 | |
| Director | Lana Del Rey | |
| Producer | ||
| Filmed | 2008 | |
| Location | Unknown | |
| Vevo views | N/A | |
Background and description
Del Rey made a homemade music video for the song in 2008 that featured clips of Del Rey herself singing along to the song, and clips of American rockstar Elvis Presley.
Lyrics
Methamphetamine, pink flamingo
Blue 50s queen, Blue Oyster Cove
For then a dream, why don't we go
To Coney Island?
When the hour numb, the gala's on
The record spins, blue 50s song
The veranda looks ocean-on
Neon palms sway
What's happening? Where did we go?
The Jersey Shore was long ago
As with our hopes and ocean glow
And so I bid you farewell