Norman Fucking Rockwell
Lana Del Rey
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Godamn, man child You fucked me so good that I almost said, "I love you" You're fun and you're wild But you don't know the half of the shit that you put me through Your poetry's bad and you blame the news But I can't change that, and I can't change your mood Ah ah 'Cause you're just a man It's just what you do Your head in your hands As you color me blue Yeah, you're just a man All through and through Your head in your hands As you color me blue Blue, blue, blue Goddamn, man child You act like a kid even though you stand six foot two Self-loathing poet, resident Laurel Canyon, know-it-all You talk to the walls when the party gets bored of you But I don't get bored, I just see you through Why wait for the best when I could have you? You 'Cause you're just a man It's just what you do Your head in your hands As you color me blue Yeah, you're just a man All through and through Your head in your hands As you color me blue Blue, blue You make me blue Blue, blue, blue Blue, blue, blue
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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Jack Antonoff
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Norman Fucking Rockwell" by Lana Del Rey was released as a part of an album with the same name on August 30, 2019.
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Production PartnersThe song was produced by Lana Del Rey herself alongside famous producer Jack Antonoff.
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Hook InfluenceLana Del Rey took inspiration for the hook of the song, "Goddamn, man-child," from a comment made by Michelle Obama about Donald Trump in her memoir, 'Becoming'.
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Album InspirationThe title "Norman Fucking Rockwell" is a reflection on the quintessential American dream and its sharp contrast to the reality of life in the U.S.
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Grammy NominationsThe album "Norman Fucking Rockwell," which includes the title song, was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album in the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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SongwritingDel Rey co-wrote "Norman Fucking Rockwell" with her collaborator Jack Antonoff.
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Critical AcclaimThe song "Norman Fucking Rockwell" was lauded by critics for its lyrics and production, and the entire album is often described as Lana Del Rey's magnum opus.
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Song ThemeThe song explores the theme of disillusionment with the American dream, and paints a plaintive picture of a relationship with a man who, though attractive and artistically talented, is emotionally immature – a 'man-child.'
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Video ReleaseThe music video of "Norman Fucking Rockwell" was published on October 22, 2019, on YouTube.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song debuted at no. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 104,000 album-equivalent units, of which 66,000 were pure album sales.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Norman Fucking Rockwell" is a pop ballad with elements of psychedelic and soft rock.
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Unique CompositionThe song is unique for its use of striking and sophisticated lyrics combined with a simple, repetitive melody.
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