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− | |altproducer = Mighty Mike}}"'''The Next Best American Record'''" (also known as "'''Best American Record'''" and "'''Architecture'''") is a song by [[Lana Del Rey]] from her album [[Norman Fucking Rockwell! (album)|''Norman Fucking Rockwell!'']]. It was first recorded sometime between early 2016 and November 26, 2016. On February 27, 2017, |
+ | |altproducer = Mighty Mike}}"'''The Next Best American Record'''" (also known as "'''Best American Record'''" and "'''Architecture'''") is a song by [[Lana Del Rey]] from her album [[Norman Fucking Rockwell! (album)|''Norman Fucking Rockwell!'']]. It was first recorded sometime between early 2016 and November 26, 2016. On February 27, 2017, an early version of the song leaked. The song is an outtake from ''[[Lust for Life (album)|Lust for Life]]'' and presumably did not make the final tracklist due to it surfacing prematurely. A reworked version of the song later appeared on ''Norman Fucking Rockwell!'' as the tenth track on the album. |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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− | + | An early version of the song leaked under the title "Best American Record," and the title "Architecture" was suggested by copyright infringement claims that certain fans received after uploading the song to platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud, though this alternate title is unregistered on any music publishing sites. |
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− | In an interview with Beats 1 Radio on [[2017/July#July 12|July 12, 2017]], Del Rey was asked about the song, under the title "Architecture |
+ | In an interview with Beats 1 Radio on [[2017/July#July 12|July 12, 2017]], Del Rey was asked about the song, under the title "Architecture," and she described it as the "yin to the yang" to "[[Yosemite (song)|Yosemite]]," another outtake from [[Lust for Life (album)|''Lust for Life'']]. She described the relationship between the songs as "brother and sister" tracks, comparing the relationship to that of"[[Groupie Love (song)|Groupie Love]]" and "[[Summer Bummer (song)|Summer Bummer]]." |
− | On [[2017/July#July 26|July 26, 2017]] at her Amoeba Hollywood show, Del Rey responded to a fan question asking if she would ever release any of her leaked or unreleased songs. She referred to the song as "The Next Best American Record" and expressed her desire to potentially release the song along with "Yosemite" as folk singles |
+ | On [[2017/July#July 26|July 26, 2017]] at her Amoeba Hollywood show, Del Rey responded to a fan question asking if she would ever release any of her leaked or unreleased songs. She referred to the song as "The Next Best American Record" and expressed her desire to potentially release the song along with "Yosemite" as "folk singles" as they would not "start the new record." She went on to add that she has thought about releasing a record of her 25 favorite "leaked songs," but wasn't sure if it would be a good idea. The song's title was confirmed to be "The Next Best American Record" when Del Rey revealed the tracklist for ''Norman Fucking Rockwell!'' on July 31, 2019. |
==Music video== |
==Music video== |
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− | After the release of the music video for "[[White Mustang (song)|White Mustang]]" on September 13, 2017, many fans came to the conclusion that the footage from the video was originally intended for a "The Next Best American Record" music video. This theory is supported by the fact that many of the visuals and themes used in the "White Mustang" music video seem to be strongly connected to the |
+ | After the release of the music video for "[[White Mustang (song)|White Mustang]]" on September 13, 2017, many fans came to the conclusion that the footage from the video was originally intended for a "The Next Best American Record" music video. This theory is supported by the fact that many of the visuals and themes used in the "White Mustang" music video seem to be strongly connected to lyrics found in the original version of "The Next Best American Record."<ref>[http://www.breatheheavy.com/lana-del-reys-best-american-record-soundtracked-to-the-white-mustang-video-makes-way-more-sense/ Miller, Jordan (September 13, 2017). "Lana Del Rey's 'White Mustang' Video Soundtracked to 'Best American Record' Makes Way More Sense". ''BreatheHeavy.com''.]</ref> Throughout the music video, no lyrics are lipped by Del Rey and unsubtle transitions, such as slowed down footage, are featured, possibly suggesting that the original "The Next Best American Record" video was re-edited to accommodate the lyrics and run time of "White Mustang." Del Rey even posted a video that was taken behind the scenes of "White Mustang" where she can be heard singing lyrics of "The Next Best American Record," further supporting this theory. Del Rey has also mentioned that "White Mustang" was one of the last songs written for ''Lust for Life'', and since the first behind the scenes clip of the "White Mustang" video were posted during February 2017, this heavily implies that the video was shot before "White Mustang" was written. For now, this is all fan speculation and has not been confirmed by Del Rey or her team. |
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+ | == Live performances == |
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+ | Del Rey performed "The Next Best American Record" live for the first time during her show at Sioux Falls, North Dakota on November 6, 2019. She only sang a part of it a cappella, as part of the [[Norman Fucking Rockwell Tour]]. |
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== Cross-references == |
== Cross-references == |
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− | * Del Rey mentions [[Bill]], |
+ | * Del Rey mentions [[Bill]], a prominent figure in her past works such as "[[Trash Magic (song)|Trash Magic]]," "[[Driving in Cars with Boys (song)|Driving in Cars with Boys]]," and "[[Super Movie (song)|Super Movie]]." |
− | * Fame is a prominent theme in "[[Noir (song)|Noir]] |
+ | * Fame is a prominent theme in "[[God Knows I Tried (song)|God Knows I Tried]]" & "[[Noir (song)|Noir]]." |
− | * |
+ | * The lyric "you know what I'm talking about" also appears in "[[Because of You (song)|Because of You]]." |
− | * Cigarettes are mentioned in "[[You Can Be the Boss (song)|You Can Be the Boss]] |
+ | * Cigarettes are mentioned in "[[You Can Be the Boss (song)|You Can Be the Boss]], "[[1949 (song)|1949]]," and "[[Girl That Got Away (song)|Girl That Got Away]]," among many other songs. |
− | * Del Rey similarly calls her lover cool in "[[Brooklyn Baby (song)|Brooklyn Baby]] |
+ | * Del Rey similarly calls her lover cool in "[[Brooklyn Baby (song)|Brooklyn Baby]]," "[[Lust for Life (song)|Lust for Life]]," "[[Ridin' (song)|Ridin']]," "[[Push Me Down (song)|Push Me Down]]," "[[Heavy Hitter (song)|Heavy Hitter]]," and alludes to it in "[[National Anthem (song)|National Anthem]]." |
− | * |
+ | * ''Houses of the Holy'' is the title of a Led Zeppelin album |
− | * The melody of the verses is similar to that of "[[Hangin' Around (song)|Hangin' Around]] |
+ | * The melody of the verses is similar to that of "[[Hangin' Around (song)|Hangin' Around]]." |
− | * "Topanga's hot tonight" is a phrase first used in "[[Heroin (song)|Heroin]] |
+ | * "Topanga's hot tonight" is a phrase first used in "[[Heroin (song)|Heroin]]." |
== Official versions == |
== Official versions == |
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* Album version — 5:49 |
* Album version — 5:49 |
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+ | * Early version — 6:05 |
== Lyrics == |
== Lyrics == |
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My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | To the Houses of the Holy |
+ | To the Houses of the Holy, smoking on them cigarettes |
− | Smokin' on them cigarettes |
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My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | He was cool as heck |
+ | He was cool as heck, he was cool as heck |
− | He was cool as heck |
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− | And we were so obsessed |
+ | And we were so obsessed with writing |
− | + | The next best American record |
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− | That we |
+ | That we gave all we had 'til the time we got to bed |
'Cause we knew we could |
'Cause we knew we could |
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− | We were so obsessed |
+ | We were so obsessed with writing |
− | + | The next best American record |
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'Cause we were just that good |
'Cause we were just that good |
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It was just that good |
It was just that good |
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Topanga's hot tonight |
Topanga's hot tonight |
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I'm taking off my bathing suit |
I'm taking off my bathing suit |
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− | You |
+ | You made me feel like |
There's something that I never knew I wanted |
There's something that I never knew I wanted |
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My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | He was |
+ | He was seventies in spirit, nineties in his frame of mind |
− | '90s in his frame of mind |
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My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | We lost track of space |
+ | We lost track of space, we lost track of time |
− | We lost track of time |
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− | And we were so obsessed |
+ | And we were so obsessed with writing |
− | + | The next best American record |
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− | That we |
+ | That we gave all we had 'til the time we got to bed |
'Cause we knew we could |
'Cause we knew we could |
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− | We were so obsessed |
+ | We were so obsessed with writing |
− | + | The next best American record |
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'Cause we were just that good |
'Cause we were just that good |
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It was just that good |
It was just that good |
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Topanga's hot tonight |
Topanga's hot tonight |
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I'm taking off my bathing suit |
I'm taking off my bathing suit |
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− | You |
+ | You made me feel like |
There's something that I never knew I wanted |
There's something that I never knew I wanted |
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− | We |
+ | We played Eagles down in Malibu |
+ | And I want it |
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It's you, all the roads lead to you |
It's you, all the roads lead to you |
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Like the 405 I drive through |
Like the 405 I drive through |
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Every night and every day |
Every night and every day |
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I see you for who you really are |
I see you for who you really are |
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− | Why the thousands of girls love |
+ | Why the thousands of girls love the way Bill plays guitar |
− | The way Bill plays guitar |
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Whatever's on tonight |
Whatever's on tonight |
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Topanga's hot tonight |
Topanga's hot tonight |
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I'm taking off my bathing suit |
I'm taking off my bathing suit |
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− | You |
+ | You made me feel like |
− | There's something that I never knew |
+ | There's something that I never knew I wanted |
− | We |
+ | We played Eagles down in Malibu |
+ | And I want it |
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− | + | That something that I never knew I wanted |
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+ | ===Early version=== |
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My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | To the Houses of the Holy |
+ | To the Houses of the Holy, smoking on them cigarettes |
− | Smokin' on them cigarettes |
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My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | He was cool as heck |
+ | He was cool as heck, he was cool as heck |
− | He was cool as heck |
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− | But you were so obsessed with writing |
+ | But you were so obsessed with writing |
+ | The next best American record |
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− | + | That there was nothing left by the time we got to bed |
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Baby, that's a shame |
Baby, that's a shame |
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− | You were so obsessed with writing |
+ | You were so obsessed with writing |
+ | The next best American record |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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How does that taste coming out? |
How does that taste coming out? |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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− | Baby, how's life treating you now? |
+ | Baby, how's life treating you now it's over? |
− | It's over |
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My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | He was |
+ | He was seventies in spirit, nineties in his frame of mind |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture |
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− | We lost track of space |
+ | We lost track of space, we lost track of time |
− | We lost track of time |
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− | But you were so obsessed with writing |
+ | But you were so obsessed with writing |
+ | The next best American record |
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− | + | That there was nothing left by the time we got to bed |
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Baby, that's a shame |
Baby, that's a shame |
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− | You were so obsessed with writing |
+ | You were so obsessed with writing |
+ | The next best American record |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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− | + | You know what I'm talking about |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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How does that taste coming out? |
How does that taste coming out? |
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Now that you lost the game |
Now that you lost the game |
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− | Honey, how's life treating you now |
+ | Honey, how's life treating you now that it's over? |
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− | That it's over? |
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− | That I told you? |
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− | It's you |
+ | It's you, all the roads lead to you |
− | All the roads lead to you |
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Everything I want and do |
Everything I want and do |
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All the things that I say |
All the things that I say |
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− | It's true |
+ | It's true, all the roads lead to you |
− | All the roads lead to you |
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Like the 405 I drive through |
Like the 405 I drive through |
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− | Every night and |
+ | Every night and every day |
I see you for who you really are |
I see you for who you really are |
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− | Why the thousands of girls |
+ | Why the thousands of girls love the way Bill plays guitar |
− | Love the way Bill plays guitar |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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How does that taste coming out? |
How does that taste coming out? |
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You did it all for fame |
You did it all for fame |
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− | Honey, how |
+ | Honey, how's life feeling now that it's over? |
+ | Baby, how's life treating you now that I told ya? |
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− | That it's over? |
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− | + | Honey, how's it feeling now that I told you? |
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− | + | Honey, how's it feeling? I told you |
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− | Honey, how is it feeling now? |
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− | (Honey, how's it feeling?) |
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− | (Honey, how's it feeling?) |
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− | I told you |
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− | (Honey, how's it feeling?) |
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− | (Honey, how's it feeling?) |
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− | I told you |
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</poem> |
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+ | ==Credits== |
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+ | ;'''Personnel''' |
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+ | * Lana Del Rey — songwriting, vocals |
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+ | * Rick Nowels — songwriting, production, acoustic guitar, piano |
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+ | * Kieron Menzies — production, engineering, mixing, programming, drums, sound effects |
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+ | * Dean Reid — production, engineering, mixing, programming, keyboards, electric guitar, sound effects |
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+ | * Mighty Mike — additional production, programming, drums |
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+ | * Trevor Yasuda — engineering |
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+ | * David Levita — electric guitar |
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+ | * Zac Rae — keyboards |
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+ | * John Christopher Fee — assistant engineering |
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+ | * Chris Rockwell — assistant engineering |
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+ | * Chris Gehringer — mastering |
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+ | |||
+ | ;'''Technical''' |
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+ | * Published by R-Rated Music (GMR) administered by Universal Music Works |
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+ | * Mastered at Sterling Sound |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Songs]] |
[[Category:Songs]] |
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+ | [[Category:Released songs]] |
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[[Category:Outtakes]] |
[[Category:Outtakes]] |
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[[Category:Lust for Life outtakes]] |
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Revision as of 09:19, 15 May 2020
"The Next Best American Record" (also known as "Best American Record" and "Architecture") is a song by Lana Del Rey from her album Norman Fucking Rockwell!. It was first recorded sometime between early 2016 and November 26, 2016. On February 27, 2017, an early version of the song leaked. The song is an outtake from Lust for Life and presumably did not make the final tracklist due to it surfacing prematurely. A reworked version of the song later appeared on Norman Fucking Rockwell! as the tenth track on the album.
Background
An early version of the song leaked under the title "Best American Record," and the title "Architecture" was suggested by copyright infringement claims that certain fans received after uploading the song to platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud, though this alternate title is unregistered on any music publishing sites.
In an interview with Beats 1 Radio on July 12, 2017, Del Rey was asked about the song, under the title "Architecture," and she described it as the "yin to the yang" to "Yosemite," another outtake from Lust for Life. She described the relationship between the songs as "brother and sister" tracks, comparing the relationship to that of"Groupie Love" and "Summer Bummer."
On July 26, 2017 at her Amoeba Hollywood show, Del Rey responded to a fan question asking if she would ever release any of her leaked or unreleased songs. She referred to the song as "The Next Best American Record" and expressed her desire to potentially release the song along with "Yosemite" as "folk singles" as they would not "start the new record." She went on to add that she has thought about releasing a record of her 25 favorite "leaked songs," but wasn't sure if it would be a good idea. The song's title was confirmed to be "The Next Best American Record" when Del Rey revealed the tracklist for Norman Fucking Rockwell! on July 31, 2019.
Music video
After the release of the music video for "White Mustang" on September 13, 2017, many fans came to the conclusion that the footage from the video was originally intended for a "The Next Best American Record" music video. This theory is supported by the fact that many of the visuals and themes used in the "White Mustang" music video seem to be strongly connected to lyrics found in the original version of "The Next Best American Record."[1] Throughout the music video, no lyrics are lipped by Del Rey and unsubtle transitions, such as slowed down footage, are featured, possibly suggesting that the original "The Next Best American Record" video was re-edited to accommodate the lyrics and run time of "White Mustang." Del Rey even posted a video that was taken behind the scenes of "White Mustang" where she can be heard singing lyrics of "The Next Best American Record," further supporting this theory. Del Rey has also mentioned that "White Mustang" was one of the last songs written for Lust for Life, and since the first behind the scenes clip of the "White Mustang" video were posted during February 2017, this heavily implies that the video was shot before "White Mustang" was written. For now, this is all fan speculation and has not been confirmed by Del Rey or her team.
Live performances
Del Rey performed "The Next Best American Record" live for the first time during her show at Sioux Falls, North Dakota on November 6, 2019. She only sang a part of it a cappella, as part of the Norman Fucking Rockwell Tour.
Cross-references
- Del Rey mentions Bill, a prominent figure in her past works such as "Trash Magic," "Driving in Cars with Boys," and "Super Movie."
- Fame is a prominent theme in "God Knows I Tried" & "Noir."
- The lyric "you know what I'm talking about" also appears in "Because of You."
- Cigarettes are mentioned in "You Can Be the Boss, "1949," and "Girl That Got Away," among many other songs.
- Del Rey similarly calls her lover cool in "Brooklyn Baby," "Lust for Life," "Ridin'," "Push Me Down," "Heavy Hitter," and alludes to it in "National Anthem."
- Houses of the Holy is the title of a Led Zeppelin album
- The melody of the verses is similar to that of "Hangin' Around."
- "Topanga's hot tonight" is a phrase first used in "Heroin."
Official versions
- Album version — 5:49
- Early version — 6:05
Lyrics
Album version
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
To the Houses of the Holy, smoking on them cigarettes
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
He was cool as heck, he was cool as heck
And we were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
That we gave all we had 'til the time we got to bed
'Cause we knew we could
We were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
'Cause we were just that good
It was just that good
Whatever's on tonight
I just wanna party with you
Topanga's hot tonight
I'm taking off my bathing suit
You made me feel like
There's something that I never knew I wanted
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
He was seventies in spirit, nineties in his frame of mind
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
We lost track of space, we lost track of time
And we were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
That we gave all we had 'til the time we got to bed
'Cause we knew we could
We were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
'Cause we were just that good
It was just that good
Whatever's on tonight
I just wanna party with you
Topanga's hot tonight
I'm taking off my bathing suit
You made me feel like
There's something that I never knew I wanted
We played Eagles down in Malibu
And I want it
It's you, all the roads lead to you
Everything I want and do
All the things that I say
It's true, all the roads lead to you
Like the 405 I drive through
Every night and every day
I see you for who you really are
Why the thousands of girls love the way Bill plays guitar
Whatever's on tonight
I just wanna party with you
Topanga's hot tonight
I'm taking off my bathing suit
You made me feel like
There's something that I never knew I wanted
We played Eagles down in Malibu
And I want it
That something that I never knew I wanted
Early version
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
To the Houses of the Holy, smoking on them cigarettes
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
He was cool as heck, he was cool as heck
But you were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
That there was nothing left by the time we got to bed
Baby, that's a shame
You were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
You did it all for fame
You did it all for fame
You did it all for fame
Tell me how it treats you now
You did it all for fame
How does that taste coming out?
You did it all for fame
Baby, how's life treating you now it's over?
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
He was seventies in spirit, nineties in his frame of mind
My baby used to dance underneath my architecture
We lost track of space, we lost track of time
But you were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
That there was nothing left by the time we got to bed
Baby, that's a shame
You were so obsessed with writing
The next best American record
You did it all for fame
You did it all for fame
You know what I'm talking about
You did it all for fame
Tell me how life treats you now
You did it all for fame
How does that taste coming out?
Now that you lost the game
Honey, how's life treating you now that it's over?
Baby, how you feeling now that I told ya?
It's you, all the roads lead to you
Everything I want and do
All the things that I say
It's true, all the roads lead to you
Like the 405 I drive through
Every night and every day
I see you for who you really are
Why the thousands of girls love the way Bill plays guitar
You did it all for fame
Tell me how life treats you now
You did it all for fame
How does that taste coming out?
You did it all for fame
Honey, how's life feeling now that it's over?
Baby, how's life treating you now that I told ya?
Honey, how's it feeling now that I told you?
Honey, how's it feeling? I told you
Credits
- Personnel
- Lana Del Rey — songwriting, vocals
- Rick Nowels — songwriting, production, acoustic guitar, piano
- Kieron Menzies — production, engineering, mixing, programming, drums, sound effects
- Dean Reid — production, engineering, mixing, programming, keyboards, electric guitar, sound effects
- Mighty Mike — additional production, programming, drums
- Trevor Yasuda — engineering
- David Levita — electric guitar
- Zac Rae — keyboards
- John Christopher Fee — assistant engineering
- Chris Rockwell — assistant engineering
- Chris Gehringer — mastering
- Technical
- Published by R-Rated Music (GMR) administered by Universal Music Works
- Mastered at Sterling Sound
References
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