American
Lana Del Rey · Paradise (Ep) [2012]
Put my favorite record on
Get down
Get your Crystal Method on
You were like, tall, tan, drivin' 'round the city
Flirtin' with the girls like, "You're so pretty"
"Springsteen is the king, don't you think?"
I was like, "Hell, yeah, that guy can sing"
Like ooh, ooh, ooh-oh-ohh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-oh-ohh
You make me crazy, you make me wild
Just like a baby, spin me 'round like a child
Your skin so golden brown
Be young, be dope, be proud
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Drive fast
I can almost taste it now
L.A.
I don't even have to fake it now
You were like so sick, everybody said it
You were way ahead of the trend, ge-get it
Elvis is the best, Hell yes
Honey, put on that party dress
Like ooh, ooh, ooh-oh-ohh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-oh-ohh
You make me crazy, you make me wild
Just like a baby, spin me 'round like a child
Your skin so golden brown
Be young, be dope, be proud
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Everybody wants to go fast
But they can't compare
I don't really want the rest
Only you can take me there
I don't even know what I'm saying
But I'm praying for you
You make me crazy, you make me wild
Just like a baby, spin me 'round like a child
Your skin so golden brown
Be young, be dope, be proud
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Like an American
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh ooh
Like an American
American - Lana Del Rey
Released on the 2012 Paradise (Ep) album, "American" is a haunting track that defines Lana Del Rey's signature blend of cinematic pop and gothic romance. The song explores themes of lost love and the American Dream through a melancholic lens, utilizing lush production and haunting vocals to create an atmospheric soundscape. As part of her early discography, the recording establishes her reputation for crafting emotionally resonant narratives that blend personal heartbreak with broader cultural commentary. The track remains a staple of her catalog, often cited as a precursor to her later, more expansive works on albums like Born to Die and Ultraviolence, cementing her status as a key figure in modern indie-pop and neo-folk revival movements.