"Paris, Texas" is a song about leaving a place that no longer feels like home and the search for a new sense of belonging. The title of the song refers to the 1984 film Paris, Texas, and also to town of Paris, Texas, a small rural town that is far removed from the glamour and excitement of Paris, France. This choice of location suggests that the protagonist is seeking a simpler life. In the first verse, the protagonist is leaving her home with a suitcase in hand. She knows that the people around her will not understand her decision to leave. The chorus emphasizes that when… read more
"Paris, Texas" is a song about leaving a place that no longer feels like home and the search for a new sense of belonging. The title of the… read more
"Paris, Texas" is a song about leaving a place that no longer feels like home and the search for a new sense of belonging. The title of the song refers to the 1984 film Paris, … read more
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent references to contemporary pop culture and 1950s–1960s Americana. Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a music career. After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey's breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she subsequently signed … read more
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romanc… read more
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent ref… read more