Black Beauty
Lana Del Rey · Ultraviolence [Deluxe] [2014]
I dye my hair a darker shade of brown
'Cause you like your women Spanish, dark, strong, and proud
I paint the sky black
You said if you could have your way
You'd make a night time of today
So it'd suit the mood of your song
Oh, what can I do?
Nothing, my sparrow blue
Oh, what can I do?
Life is beautiful, but you don't have a clue
Sun and ocean blue
Their magnificence, it don't make sense to you
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
I paint the house black
My wedding dress: black leather, too
You have no room for light
Love is lost on you
I keep my lips red
The same like cherries in the spring
Darling, you can't let everything
Seem so dark blue
But oh, what can I do?
To turn you on or get through to you
Oh, what can I do?
Life is beautiful, but you don't have a clue
Sun and ocean blue
Their magnificence, it don't make sense to you
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
Black beauty
Ah, ah, ah-ahh
Black beauty
Ah, ahhh-ahh
Black beauty
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Black beauty, baby
Black beauty, baby
Oh, what can I do?
Life is beautiful, but you don't have a clue
Sun and ocean blue
Their magnificence, it don't make sense to you
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
Black beauty
Oh, oh, ohh-oh
Black Beauty
Black Beauty stands as a standout track from Lana Del Rey's 2014 album Ultraviolence, capturing the raw, cinematic intensity that defined this pivotal era in her discography. Departing from the polished pop production of her earlier work, the song embraces a grittier, rock-infused soundscape that highlights her signature melancholic delivery. The recording features a driving rhythm and atmospheric textures, reinforcing the album's cohesive exploration of dark romance and Hollywood glamour. As part of a body of work that redefined alternative pop, the track showcases Del Rey's ability to blend vintage aesthetics with modern production techniques. It remains a compelling example of her artistic evolution, offering listeners a deep dive into the moody, expansive world she crafted during this period of critical acclaim.