Dark Paradise
Lana Del Rey · Born To Die - The Paradise Edition [2012]
I'm lying in the ocean, singing your song
Ahhh, that's how you sang it
Loving you forever can't be wrong
Even though you're not here; won't move on
Ahhh, that's how we played it
And there's no remedy for memory of faces
Like a melody, it won't leave my head
Your soul is haunting me and telling me that everything is fine
But I wish I was dead
Every time I close my eyes
It's like a dark paradise
No one compares to you
I'm scared that you
Won't be waiting on the other side
Every time I close my eyes
It's like a dark paradise
No one compares to you
I'm scared that you
Won't be waiting on the other side
All my friends ask me why I stay strong
Tell 'em when you find true love, it lives on
Ahhh, that's why I stay here
And there's no remedy for memory of faces
Like a melody, it won't leave my head
Your soul is haunting me and telling me that everything is fine
But I wish I was dead
Every time I close my eyes
It's like a dark paradise
No one compares to you
I'm scared that you
Won't be waiting on the other side
Every time I close my eyes
It's like a dark paradise
No one compares to you
But there's no you, except in my dreams tonight
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Aha-ha-ha
I don't wanna wake up from this tonight
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Aha-ha-ha
I don't wanna wake up from this tonight
There's no relief; I see you in my sleep
And everybody's rushing me, but I can feel you touching me
There's no release; I feel you in my dreams
Telling me I'm fine
Every time I close my eyes
It's like a dark paradise
No one compares to you
I'm scared that you
Won't be waiting on the other side
Every time I close my eyes
It's like a dark paradise
No one compares to you
But there's no you, except in my dreams tonight
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Aha-ha-ha
I don't wanna wake up from this tonight
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Aha-ha-ha
I don't wanna wake up from this tonight
Dark Paradise
Lana Del Rey's 'Dark Paradise' serves as a haunting centerpiece on the reimagined 'Born To Die - The Paradise Edition,' reinforcing her signature blend of cinematic melancholy and retro glamour. Recorded during the height of her 2012 debut era, the track exemplifies her ability to weave together themes of lost innocence and urban decay into a lush, atmospheric soundscape. The song's production features a distinctive, slowed-down vocal delivery that has become a hallmark of her discography, creating a sense of detached longing that resonates deeply with listeners. As a key component of her early work, 'Dark Paradise' helped establish her reputation as a modern-day muse, drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood noir and 1950s pop culture while crafting a unique, dreamlike aesthetic that continues to influence indie and alternative music today.