At first I was disappointed because I wanted the title track to be the opening but the ending of Text Book actually makes more sense. It sounds like an orchestra practicing for their concert.
She doesn't deserve a Grammy, or any prize or an award. She deserves the world. She deserves all the good things that are coming and will keep going to her. She's an angel on earth, but at the same time she's so human as us to make mistakes and learn from them. She lights people with her words and her melodies. I'm so proud of Lana on this album and as a fan, I really enjoy the perfect mix she's giving us of good music and words full of beauty and knowledge. ♡♡
Exactly, and other fandoms, they believe that because they are successful in their music, they deserve a grammy, and according to them, they think and say that they make art. Lana del Rey makes art. I'm upset too.
my dad who passed away also had a thunderbird when he was young. the first time I heard this song I immediately lost it. it's really wonderful how powerful music can be. never felt so connected to a song before
Sorry for your loss dear .. can't even imagine that feeling after hearing this song the first time .. Lana songs do that to me almost every time somehow it's like she's able to connect with so many people that way .. it's awesome .. Lana's my hands down absolute favorite artist ! She's beyond amazing and no other artist comes even close to what Lana's level is 💜💜💜💜
My dad passed away too and in his will he left his thrunderbird to me. This song ripped me open. Sending you so much love. It’s otherworldly pain to lose those you love but when it’s a baby girls father? whew. Hugging you.
"Text Book" I guess you could call it textbook I was lookin' for the father I wanted back And I thought I found it in Brentwood It seemed only appropriate you'd easily have my back And then there was the issue of her I didn't even like myself, or love the life I had And there you were with shining stars Standin' blue with open arms You touched the detriment most of the friends I knew already had You've got a Thunderbird, my daddy had one, too Let's rewrite history, I'll do this dance with you You know I'm not that girl, you know I'll never be Maybe just the way we're different could set me free And there we were, screamin' "Black Lives Matter" in the crowd By the Old Man River, and I saw you saw who I am God, I wish I was with my father He could see us in all our splendor All the things I couldn't want for him I screamed for them, oh-oh-oh I screamed for them, ah-ah Could we do this dance again? Do you think if I go blonde, we could get our old love back? I guess this is really the end I never felt jealous before this year, but I'm jealous now People say we're too much alike But maybe, finally, that'll make it right In the end of all these sleepless nights Other men I met felt right Would smile at you and stick a knife In your back Finally, I met you so I'm not wonderin' why You've got a Thunderbird, my daddy had one, too Let's rewrite history, I'll do this dance with you You know I'm not that girl, you know I'll never be Maybe just the way we're different could set me free There we were, screamin' "Black Lives Matter" in the crowd By the Old Man River, and I saw you saw who I am God, I wish I was with my father He could see us in all our splendor All the things I couldn't want for him I screamed for them, oh-oh-oh I screamed for them, ah-ah Old Man River keeps rollin' With or without him Old Man River keeps rollin' Without him, oh, my old man Old Man River keeps rollin', oh
I just finished listening to the whole album and all the songs are beautiful, both in lyrics and sounds, and her voice is the best part, it makes me sad that after this we won't know when she will release music again but I am happy with this art that leaves us, I love you lana and thank you very much for your music
Reminds me of my father he passed few years ago on Halloween ... I just feel the weight of that right now and this song by Lana just brings old emotions ...
Such a personal, heartbreaking, vulnerable song that she wrote. For me, this song is all about daddy issues and how it breaks you, and how you can search for your dad in future relationships to remake the bad relationship that you had with your dad. It's personal but somehow universal,
❗Lyrics❗ [Verse 1] I guess you could call it textbook I was lookin' for the father I wanted back And I thought I found it in Brentwood It seemed only appropriate you'd easily have my back [Pre-Chorus] And then there was the issue of her I didn't even like myself, or love the life I had And there you were with shining stars Standin' blue with open arms You touched the detriment most of the friends I knew already had [Chorus] You've got a Thunderbird, my daddy had one, too Let's rewrite history, I'll do this dance with you You know I'm not that girl, you know I'll never be Maybe just the way we're different could set me free And there we were, screamin' "Black Lives Matter" in the crowd By the Old Man River, and I saw you saw who I am God, I wish I was with my father He could see us in all our splendor All the things I couldn't want for him I screamed for them, oh-oh-oh I screamed for them, ah-ah [Verse 2] Could we do this dance again? Do you think if I go blonde, we could get our old love back? I guess this is really the end I never felt jealous before this year, but I'm jealous now [Pre-Chorus] People say we're too much alike But maybe, finally, that'll make it right In the end of all these sleepless nights Other men I met felt right Would smile at you and stick a knife In your back Finally, I met you so I'm not wonderin' why [Chorus] You've got a Thunderbird, my daddy had one, too Let's rewrite history, I'll do this dance with you You know I'm not that girl, you know I'll never be Maybe just the way we're different could set me free There we were, screamin' "Black Lives Matter" in the crowd By the Old Man River, and I saw you saw who I am God, I wish I was with my father He could see us in all our splendor All the things I couldn't want for him I screamed for them, oh-oh-oh I screamed for them, ah-ah [Outro] Old Man River keeps rollin' With or without him Old Man River keeps rollin' Without him, oh, my old man Old Man River keeps rollin', oh
Life is a lot less lonely when I hear how Sinatra (similar, thought I’d leave this cute typo) our life stories and relationships have been. I’m going to sit at Coney Island Beach and listen while I watch the water. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Great record
This along with BBS is my favourite, but then again Dealer and Thunder omg, and cherry blossom, OMG AND ARCADIA?! this is insane. This is my favourite album :'(
AOTY! I've been your fan since 2012 and you keep bringing it every. time. I love seeing you grow and evolve. I pray that you live peaceful days with the people you love, and never stop making poetry, music and giving us your art. Thank you for just being you. I know it's been hard lately but know that I'm here for you, we're here for you and you are this beacon in a dark night. Love you lots like polka-dots
i just cant stop listening to her music! it’s so calming yet so beautiful, personally i feel like she is such an underrated artist and has THE BEST music, and not one song disappoints! 🩷❤️
I can't believe it was all the way back in May that I listened to this song for the first time with my brother , vibing in the drive-through, blown away by how its rhythmic pre-chorus falls away into the floating chorus. One of the most memorable songs of the year and one of my all time favorites!
This album is amazing. The more I listen to it the more I fall in love with it. I was hesitant when I listened to snippets before listening to the whole album from beginning to end but it's like a story to be listened to it as she conceived it. The lyrics are so beautiful as is her voice.
