Shades Of Cool
Lana Del Rey · Ultraviolence [Deluxe] [2014]
My baby lives in shades of blue
Blue eyes and jazz and attitude
He lives in California, too
He drives a Chevy Malibu
And when he calls, he calls for me
And not for you
He lives for love, he loves his drugs
He loves his baby, too
But I can't fix him, can't make him better
And I can't do nothing about his strange weather
But you are invincible
I can't break through your world
'Cause you live in shades of cool
Your heart is unbreakable
My baby lives in shades of cool
Blue heart and hands and aptitude
He lives for love; for women, too
I'm one of many, one is blue
And when he calls, he calls for me
And not for you
He prays for love, he prays for peace
And maybe someone new
But I can't help him, can't make him better
And I can't do nothing about his strange weather
'Cause you are invincible
I can't break through your world
'Cause you live in shades of cool
Your heart is unbreakable
(Your heart is unbreakable...)
(Unbreakable...)
You are invincible
I can't break through your world
'Cause you live in shades of cool
Your heart is unbreakable
Blue eyes and jazz and attitude
He lives in California, too
He drives a Chevy Malibu
And when he calls, he calls for me
And not for you
He lives for love, he loves his drugs
He loves his baby, too
But I can't fix him, can't make him better
And I can't do nothing about his strange weather
But you are invincible
I can't break through your world
'Cause you live in shades of cool
Your heart is unbreakable
My baby lives in shades of cool
Blue heart and hands and aptitude
He lives for love; for women, too
I'm one of many, one is blue
And when he calls, he calls for me
And not for you
He prays for love, he prays for peace
And maybe someone new
But I can't help him, can't make him better
And I can't do nothing about his strange weather
'Cause you are invincible
I can't break through your world
'Cause you live in shades of cool
Your heart is unbreakable
(Your heart is unbreakable...)
(Unbreakable...)
You are invincible
I can't break through your world
'Cause you live in shades of cool
Your heart is unbreakable
Shades Of Cool
Lana Del Rey's 'Shades Of Cool' serves as a haunting centerpiece on her 2014 album 'Ultraviolence,' embodying the project's signature blend of cinematic noir and melancholic pop. Released during a pivotal era in her discography, the track exemplifies her signature style, characterized by lush orchestration, reverb-drenched vocals, and themes of romantic disillusionment and fatalism. The song contributes to the album's exploration of a dark, dreamlike aesthetic that redefined modern alternative pop. Its enduring presence in her catalog highlights her ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with listeners seeking a sense of nostalgic sorrow wrapped in glossy production.