True Love On The Side
Lana Del Rey · Other Songs - Lana Del Rey
I only put you in a box, cause you're giving me a head rush
I only want your love, I want your love, want your love
I'm a lion in a party dress, I won't stop until I get the best
Yeah-yea-yea-yeah
Everybody knows they call me broken baby
Everyone wants your love on the side,
(love on the side, love on the side)
Everybody knows that I'm a trouble baby
One of these come from the white trash sun
(white trash sun, white trash sun)
I'm everything you want but it's hard to decide,
Cause everybody wants true love on the side
(love on the side, love on the side)
I only put you down cause I want you so much
I only put you in a box, cause you're giving me a head rush
I only want your love, I want your love, want your love
I'm a lion in a á¹—arty dress, I won't stop until I get the best
Yeah-yea-yea-yeah
Everybody knows they call me broken baby
Everyone wants your love on the side,
(love on the side, love on the side)
Everybody knows I'm American baby
Everyone wants your love on the side,
(love on the side, love on the side)
I'm everything you want but it's hard to decide,
Cause everybody wants true love on the side
(love on the side, love on the side)
Yeah-yea-yea-yeah
True Love On The Side
Lana Del Rey's 'True Love On The Side' stands as a quintessential example of her cinematic pop aesthetic, blending melancholic vocals with lush, retro-inspired production. The track exemplifies her signature style, characterized by themes of unrequited affection and the bittersweet nature of fleeting relationships. Released during a period where her discography increasingly explored the intersection of Hollywood glamour and personal heartbreak, the song utilizes a dreamy, atmospheric soundscape to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. Its lyrical content, while not quoted here, reflects the artist's deep engagement with the romantic tropes of classic cinema, translating them into a modern, emotive recording that has become a staple of her catalog. The composition serves as a poignant reminder of her ability to craft soundscapes that feel both timeless and intimately personal.