You make me crazy, you make wild, just like a baby, spin me around like a child, your skin's so golden brown, be young, be dope, be proud, like an American woohoo hoo hoo woohooo hoo ahhh, like an Ame-rican
You make me crazy, you make wild, just like a baby, spin me around like a child, your skin's so golden brown, be young, be dope, be proud, like an American woohoo hoo hoo woohooo hoo ahhh, like an Ame-rican
(are those lyrics right? lol)
According to the digital booklet, it's Your skin's so gold and brown.
Can anyone explain to me the ulterior relationship behind Bel Air and how it tells of the relationship between Axl Rose and Bel Air? It's my favorite song on the EP.
Can anyone explain to me the ulterior relationship behind Bel Air and how it tells of the relationship between Axl Rose and Bel Air? It's my favorite song on the EP.
From songmeanings:
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My Interpretation:Rife with subtle allusions to the band, Guns N' Roses, the song appears to be about Del Rey's brief romance with Axl Rose.
"Bel-Air" in the title and repeated throughout the refrain has a dual meaning. First, it is a location in Los Angeles, a city in which Axl Rose lives. Additionally, he is known for driving a restored Chevy Bel-Air automobile. So, when she says "Roses, Bel Air, take me there." She's talking both about going to Bel Air to meet her lover with flowers, and also about Axl Rose sporting her around in his sports car.
In the second verse, the lyric "sweet child of mine" directly alludes to the hit single by Guns N' Roses of the same name. Further, in the third verse, Del Rey sings "Idol of roses, iconic soul. I know your name" again refers to Axl Rose, indirectly describing him as a music icon known for "Roses" (or Guns N' Roses, as it were). Over all, the song has a mourning atmosphere; the romance between Rose and Del Rey was very secretive, and it appears that the "wall built by brilliant direction" implies that he wanted to keep the relationship out of the spotlight, she did not, and it eventually led to their break up
Read more at http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/vi...E4l5Gvq6IAM.99
Thank you so much, that makes so much sense. I knew it had to be a blatant allusion to Axl Rose, but I couldn't exactly put my finger on it. Its lyrics are too beautiful.
I'm so excited for this album. I haven't listened to the leak. (Just a little bit of Cola) I'm excited to pick up my copy on Tuesday. I need more Lana.
