"The Grants" is a song by Lana Del Rey from her ninth studio album and eighth major-label studio album Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The song was released on March 14, 2023, as the third single from the album.
Background[]
The song title is in reference to Del Rey's family.
The official instrumental leaked on May 20, 2023.
Cross-references[]
- Del Rey's sister is also mentioned in "Sweet Carolina" "Chemtrails over the Country Club", "Blue Banisters", "Kintsugi" and "Motel 6".
- Dancing is also mentioned in "California", "Lust for Life", "Prom Song (Gone Wrong)", "When the World Was at War We Kept Dancing", "Smarty", and "If You Lie Down With Me" among several others.
- Del Rey's grandmother is also mentioned in "Gramma (Blue Ribbon Sparkler Trailer Heaven)".
Official versions[]
- Album version — 4:55
- Instrumental version — 4:55
Lyrics[]
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mind with you with me
Ah, "Mine," say it again
"Mine of you with me," thank you
One more time
One, two, ready
I’m gonna take mine of you with me
I’m gonna take mine of you with me
I’m gonna take mine of you with me
Like "Rocky Mountain High"
The way John Denver sings
So, you say there’s a chance for us
Should I do a dance for once?
You're a family man, but, but
Do you think about Heaven? (Ah, ha)
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me
"When you leave all you take
(Ah, ha) is your memory"
And I’m gonna take mine of you with me
I’m gonna take mine of you with me
So many mountains too high to climb
So many rivers so low, but I’m
Doing the hard stuff
I’m doing my time
I’m doing it for us
For our family line
Do you think about Heaven? (Ah, ha)
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me (I'll do it, I'll do it)
"When you leave all you take (I did it, I did it)
(Ah, ha) is your memories"
And I wanna take mine with you with me
I’m gonna take mine of you with me
Yeah, I’m gonna take mine of you with me
Like "Rocky Mountain High"
The way John Denver sings
My sister's firstborn child
I’m gonna take that, too, with me
My grandmother’s last smile
I’m gonna take that, too, with me
It’s a beautiful life
Remember that, too, for me
Ah, ha ha, ha ha
Ah, ha ha, ha ha
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Credits[]
Personnel
- Lana Del Rey — songwriting, production, vocals, background vocals
- Melodye Perry — background vocals
- Pattie Howard — background vocals
- Shikena Jones — background vocals
- Mike Hermosa — songwriting, acoustic guitar
- Drew Erickson — production, piano, synthesizer, hammond B3 organ, synth bass, strings, string arranger
- Zach Dawes — songwriting, production, bass
- Dean Reid — engineering, mixing
- Benji Lysaght — electric guitar
- Bill Mims — engineering assistance
- Mark Aguliar — engineering assistance
- Jon Sher — engineering assistance
- Ruairi O’Flaherty — mastering
Charts[]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[1] | 35 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[2] | 31 |
References[]
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 20, 2023. https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5524. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Lana Del Rey Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
