Aviation
Lana Del Rey · Other Songs - Lana Del Rey
I'm the fan of flying, wanna do it for the nation
'Cause I have nothing else to do
It's summer, but committed to you
Have a big degree in philosophy
But I don't know what I wanna be
So I'm going into aviation
Yeah, mom
I'm going into aviation
Yeah, dad
Going into aviation
I'm going into aviation
Do you think I'm crazy 'cause I'm up and living, baby?
Well I ain't got nobody and I ain't got no money, baby
I feel high as I might tonight
So lean back and enjoy the ride
And the weather is clear, yeah, nobody is near
The future is not in here
So I'm going into aviation
Yeah, mom
I'm going into aviation
Yeah, dad
Going into aviation
I'm going into aviation
Do you think I'm crazy 'cause I'm going to Pensacola?
Mmm-mm-mmm-mm
Where nobody knows me
Where someone could just start over, mmm-mmm-mm
I'll be all right in a month or two
'Cause it's warm there in the winter too
Think New York is great; I really like the state
But it's time to be on my way
I'm going into aviation
Yeah, mom
I'm going into aviation
Yeah, dad
I'm going to take a vacation
Yeah, man
Fly fighter jets all over the nation
Fly fighter jets all over the nation
Aviation
Lana Del Rey's "Aviation" stands as a defining track of her early electro-pop and dream-pop era, released in 2012. The song blends a haunting, melancholic atmosphere with a driving electronic beat, establishing the sonic signature that would characterize her subsequent discography. Featuring her distinctive falsetto and introspective lyrics, the recording captures the emotional vulnerability and cinematic quality central to her artistic identity. As a staple of her early work, it has become a cultural touchstone, influencing a generation of artists who embrace a blend of retro aesthetics and modern production. The track remains a powerful representation of her ability to evoke nostalgia and introspection through music.