I recently did a poll on Reddit in which hardcore Lana fans submitted their vote for her worst lyrics from some of her best songs. And fans didn't hold back.
So now I present to you some awful, awkward, and just plain out strange LDR lyrics.
1) "It all seems stranger than a stranger" -Freak
I was actually surprised that this was the top voted worst lyric that Lana has produced. I've never given much thought to this lyric in particular, probably because Freak is a freaking amazing song and that alone overpowers this "stranger" lyric. One user said it makes him feel odd because it doesn't sound smooth like the rest of the song sounds.
2) "All that grace, all that body, all that face... makes me wanna party" -Young and Beautiful
Young and Beautiful is one of Lana Del Rey's top rated songs of all time. It's a beautiful and classic song with all around decent lyrics. Until we reach that bridge. "All that grace" hmm okay. "All that body" uhh... "All that face" okay, now you're just trying to find rhymes. "Makes me wanna party" really? This song was such a timeless, ancient sounding song, but this bridge really ruins that vibe Lana was trying to give with this piece. How does a face make someone want to party, and what does it have to do with ensuring that one's lover will still love them when they're old? It just doesn't fit.
3) "Baby you're so ghetto, you're looking to score" -Art Deco
This lyric isn't necessarily out of place regarding what the song's about, but it definitely stands out because it sounds so awkward.
4) "Catch me if you can, working on my tan" and "Lalalalalalala soft ice cream" -Salvatore
Despite the catchy melody and day dreamy feeling this song gives us, what exactly are these lyrics? The entire chorus is basically Lana humming and saying "soft ice cream" and "cacciatore" (translating to hunter in English) which, unless we carefully analyze the lyrics-- but we're not getting into that-- both sound odd. So does "catch me if you can, working on my tan." Although Salvatore is a fan-favorite, we just can't help but to question these lyrics.
5) "You can be my full time daddy. White and gold" -Ride
Lana loves to sing about sugar daddies, or at least rich old men. But it doesn't translate in music so well. Also, where did "white and gold" come from? Every time I hear that line I can't help but to think of The Dress (which was totally blue and black).
6) "Give me a standing ohhhvAysheeeOooon" -National Anthem
Just sounds weird. 'nuff said.
7) "He used to call me DN; that stood for Deadly Nightshade" -Ultraviolence
Not many people are aware of what Deadly Nightshade is (a poisonous plant) but it's plain out bad lyrics whether you know that or not. Still, Ultraviolence is one of my favorite songs, hands down. All the rest of the lyrics are top-notch.
8) "Like a groupie incognito posing as a real singer" -Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters is brilliant, but this particular lyric is just a mouthful. For one, it sounds like Lana is running out of breath reciting it, and two, it's way too many words and syllables for that beat. Therefore, it sounds cringey.
