1. Sexuality isn’t something to shy away from.
It’s no secret that Lana isn’t afraid to talk about her sex life. Whether it’s in interviews and especially in her music, she sure is not shy.
EX. "Cola," "F***ked my way to the top," "Gods and Monsters," "Burning Desires"
2. Girl Power is key
Everyone knows that without girl friends, life drags. Lana always talks about adventures with friends, and just frankly doing things girls do.
EX." This is What Makes Us Girls," "Video Games," "Music to Watch Boys to"
3. Love can be awesome.
Its no secret Lana talks about how relationships and boys can be a hassle, but she sheds some light on the good stuff as well. She’s openly talks about how great love can actually be.
EX. "Million Dollar Man," "National Anthem," "Yayo," "Young and Beautiful"
4. Don’t run away from your history, but instead, learn form it.
Throughout he life Lana struggled with alcohol and drug addictions. She used her past to drive her music and keep on the rode of a drug-free lifestyle.
EX. "Carmen," "Off to The Races," "Ride"
5. You can be a badass, but still embrace your emotions.
Using her past to inspire her, Lana isn’t scared to show her softer side every once in a while. She proves you can be a badass, but still show your sensitive side.
EX. "Dark Paradise," "Pretty When You Cry," "Sad Girl"
6. Idolize Past Icons
Lana blatantly shows her love for past icons in ways she talks, dresses, sings, her music videos and in her lyrics as well. References range from Elvis to Marilyn and JFK, all the way to Jim Morrison of The Doors. She lives her lifestyle and keeps her image in line with these historical pop culture and music stars.
EX. "Body Electric," "Gods and Monsters"
7. Boys and relationships suck sometimes.
Boy issues are a frequent topic in Lana Del Rey’s songs. Guys seem to be focused on the party side of life, and not appreciating who is right in front of them. Lana has no problems with calling them out in her songs.
EX. "Blue Jeans," "Born To Die," "Damn You," "Black Beauty," "Diet Mountain Dew," "Put Me in a Movie," "Shades of Cool," "Summer Time Sadness," "Ultra Violence," "1949"
