Hawaiian Tropic
Lana Del Rey · Other Songs - Lana Del Rey
In the Cadillac, as I drive down the highway
You aren't coming back and I know that now
So I let the wind hit me in my face
Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish
Your red Hawaiian shirt and your hair jet black
Hanging 'round with your friends, by the track
Baby, you can't come back from being that bad
Just to sit at home, pledge allegiance to the flag
Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish
You told me this
Now you're gone
Copacabana, yes, in my party dress
I'm shimmering in love on that crystal meth
A Coca Cola kid, rollercoaster child
You're my everything, give me that baby doll smile
Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish
You told me this
Where is mine?
Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish
You told me this
Were you lyin'?
And the velvet Elvis and the rosaries
And your white Corvette under willow trees
You the one for me
My one true king...
Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish
You told me this
Now you're gone
Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish
You told me this
Now you're gone
(Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish)
I remember party dresses
(Every man gets his wish)
(Now you're gone)
I remember party dresses
Every man gets his wish, every man gets his wish
But sometimes it comes too late...
Hawaiian Tropic
Lana Del Rey's 'Hawaiian Tropic' stands as a quintessential example of her dream-pop aesthetic, blending lush orchestration with a nostalgic, retro-futuristic sound. Released during the height of her early career, the track embodies the melancholic glamour that defines her discography, often evoking themes of lost paradise and romanticized Americana. The song's production features sweeping strings and a haunting vocal delivery, creating an atmospheric soundscape that has become a staple in her live performances and visual media. It reflects the broader influence of 1960s and 1970s pop culture on her work, capturing a specific mood of longing and cinematic beauty that resonates deeply with fans of her artistry.
