Gods & Monsters
Lana Del Rey · Tropico - Single [2013]
Living in the garden of evil
Screwed up, scared, doing anything that I needed
Shining like a fiery beacon
You got that medicine I need
Fame, liquor, love, give it to me slowly
Put your hands on my waist, do it softly
Me and God we don't get along, so now I sing
No one's gonna take my soul away,
Living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fucked up holiday
Motel, squeeze, squeeze, and I'm singing:
Fuck yeah give it to me, this is heaven, what I truly want
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost
In the land of gods and monsters, I was an angel,
Lookin' to get fucked hard
Like a groupie incognito posing as a real singer
Life imitates art
You got that medicine I need
Dope, shoot it up straight to the heart please
I don't really wanna know what's good for me
God's dead, I said "baby that's alright with me"
No one's gonna take my soul away
Living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fucked up holiday
Motel, squeeze, squeeze, and I'm singing:
Fuck yeah give it to me, this is heaven, what I truly want
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost
When you talk it's like a movie, and you're making me crazy
'Cause life imitates art.
If I get a little prettier can I be your baby?
You tell me life isn't that hard
No one's gonna take my soul away
Living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fucked up holiday
Motel, squeeze, squeeze, and I'm singing
Fuck yeah, give it to me, this is heaven, what I truly want
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost
Gods & Monsters
Lana Del Rey's 'Gods & Monsters' serves as a hauntingly atmospheric track from her 2013 single release, 'Tropico.' The recording exemplifies her signature blend of baroque pop and cinematic noir, characterized by lush orchestration and a melancholic vocal delivery. Released during a pivotal period in her career, the song reflects the darker, more introspective themes that would later define her discography, particularly following the success of 'Born to Die.' It captures a specific mood of romanticized decay and existential longing, utilizing rich production to create a soundscape that feels both timeless and distinctly personal. The track stands as a testament to her ability to weave together classical influences with modern pop sensibilities, establishing a sonic identity that resonates deeply with fans of dream pop and alternative rock.