Lana Del Rey - Violets for Roses (Official Audio)

[@pxpatyas2938]

violets are blue (her favorite color) and roses are the symbol of love. so “you made me trade my violets for roses” means “you made me trade myself/my happiness for your love” she’s such a genius writer.

[@vanessa_yang]

Thanks for this, I was wondering what symbolism that lyric held

[@1234willali]

Violet isn’t it title of her poem ?

[@conannass1148]

Thanks for this perspective! I love it.

[@CS-km5ob]

I ADORE HERRR

[@gregsmith9932]

When taken in context with the next line, "You tried to trade in my new truck for Rollses", I think he wanted her to be more glitzy, roses are more glitzy than violets.

[@kirstymarshall623]

“Ever since I fell out of love with you, I fell back in love with me” STOP😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@leticiacappozzi]

YES I just screamed when I listened to this

[@valeriedeleon3711]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@shakibkhan-fe6ho]

I never left honey

[@josephjuniorzvinokona623]

The sad truth

[@kalimaria5987]

The best line! So far! ❤️❤️

[@lizm2991]

God, these lyrics are intoxicating. Combined with this melody...this is such a masterpiece

[@JuanMartinez-oi9kc]

Masterpiece indeed!

[@here2_fangirl]

'God knows the only mistake that man can make is tryna make a woman change' this song is my favorite and I haven't finished listening to the album

[@farahnatashah7815]

SAME

[@zlatnisat]

"YOU SHOULD NEVER COME BETWEEN A WOMAN AND HER DREAMING"

[@o_o-lj1ym]

I like your taste in books :p

[@silviac8932]

Estoy igual que vos!

[@cocoaorange1]

If the woman is messing up her life or going down the wrong road, why not appreciate someone helping you. I would appreciate a person bettering my life. But you still have to let the person be themselves to some extent.

[@leireipas8537]

Don't know why I'm obssesed with the way she says "The simple life, I chose this!" Like a sacred statement.

[@iamjvnejiee]

I feel you sis. The commanding presence! ♥️

[@ps5hasnogames55]

@@iamjvnejiee gays are still saying “sis” 🙄

[@iamjvnejiee]

@@ps5hasnogames55 And?

[@ps5hasnogames55]

@@iamjvnejiee it's AAVE. you're not black. stop using it.

[@iamjvnejiee]

@@ps5hasnogames55 I am sorry. Yeah right but I am a Filipino and we are using this since then. Sis - is an expression towards a sister in the fam and to every gay friends. Why are you making this so big deal? Will there is no papers that says this must only be used by a black american. 😒

[@bagel7080]

The songwriting in this one is probably one of her strongest. The symbolism paints a beautiful picture while breaking your heart

[@safa90305]

OMG THIS. THIS IS EVERYTHING. The lyrics the melody the VIBE. It’s a masterpiece

[@Brooklynbaby47]

Masterpiece AF 😭😭😭

[@bucciarati1923]

Yesss

[@robotubetwob]

Not sure I understand these lines: And by the murder alleys In the streets have ceased And still the shadows haunt the avenue The silence is deafening Anyone got a guess?

[@AdityaSingh-rv7wx]

@@robotubetwob maybe she compares love life with a street which was earlier famous for gangs of looters/hired hitman (basically a type of street famous criminal activities..every city has one ) but now maybe due to some circumstances it has been evacuated for public safety ...even now it's safe but people still feel shadows of those thiefs/criminals (mentally,and it's true)...so she compares her uncertain maybe toxic love life as street and previous lovers and their memories as shadows which still haunt her .....lana earlier told many times that she keeps a piece of remembrance from each partner and she has indicated many times about toxic relationship with her partners ....it's there in blackest day , cherry , white mustang , Brooklyn baby etc there are many songs and even poems she wrote for violet. So maybe that's what she is saying ...no matter how much you try to move forward in your life ...the memory of those whom you loved dearly and the relationship turned out to be something else ...haunts the person and always questions the self consciousness and present life...just like those infamous streets.

[@jania-childofgod]

yes, it is!

[@annelouise447]

one of my fav of this album, i'm literally crying

[@chrystianaw8256]

Same💕

[@bellaangel4606]

Her music is so emotional ❤it’s euphoric

[@alanstuart2942]

This is the best song in the album for me.

[@Holybible3366]

agree!

[@randomintp4042]

IKR

[@bleeddubs3343]

this song hits so different when you’ve changed yourself for someone else, and now you remembering your old self and the things you love that you sacrificed for them and their happiness…

[@SilasPrescott]

Wow. Goosebumps reading this.

[@napsandsnacks]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@vitorw3]

Específico

[@gangstababyd0ll]

this song is one of the best lyrically

[@chenlu7861]

One thing about Lana’s song is the more you listen the more you addict to it. Unlike some popular hits, they come and go fast.

[@croop0903]

My current go to song that i hum to myself

[@wannabemeself]

OMG, SO TRUEEEEEEE

[@victorfernandoayala8091]

Salvatore lyrics: "All the lights are sparkling for you, it seems" VFR lyrics: "Like the Paramount sign sparkling, sparkling just for me"

[@diormoonlight6987]

Shes so poetic . It's so fucking beautiful. No other artist can ever top her

[@jennyartero5191]

Amen

[@wasmeinstduastel]

Preach

[@kiwi-gv4gb]

This song hits different when you've been a people pleaser your whole life and you ended up being completely lost because of not living how you wanted to live.

[@dreamyworld4506]

Your poetic lyrics are often purifying for other young and maybe even older women. Some things should be heard by everyone at least once in their lives 🌸 Thank you for sharing this part of your soul

[@Nick-ft4dk]

not just women :)

[@dreamyworld4506]

@@Nick-ft4dk you're right, for everyone!

[@deceiverfever]

the part where she sings "and, boy, does it feel sweet, like a summer breeze"... there's something so special about the way she sings it. God, I love this song and this album so so so much!

[@Nicholas-kt4ul]

"Violet for Roses" Lana Del Rey (From 'Blue Banisters') [Verse 1] There's something in the air The girls are runnin' 'round in summer dresses With their masks off and it makes me so happy Larchmont Village smells like lilies of the valley And the bookstore doors are opening And it's finally happening [Pre-Chorus] Ever since I fell out of love with you, I fell back in love with me And, boy, does it feel sweet Like a summer breeze Ever since I fell out of love with you, I fell back in love with the city Like the Paramount sign sparkling Sparkling just for me [Chorus] You made me trade my violets for roses You tried to trade in my new truck for Rollses Don't forget all of these things that you love are the same things I hate A simple life, I chose this You made me trade my violets for roses You tried to take all the pink off my toes, and God knows the only mistake that a man can make Is tryna make a woman change and trade her violets for roses [Post-Chorus] Ah-la-ha, ah-ha Trade her violets for roses Ah-la-ha, ah-ha [Verse 2] There's something in the air I hope it doesn't change, that it's for real The beginning of something big happening And by the mayor, the rallies In the streets have ceased And still, the shadows haunt the avenue The silence is deafening [Pre-Chorus] Ever since I fell out of love with you, I fell back in love with the streets And, God, does it feel sweet Like a summer breeze Ever since I fell out of love with you, I breakdance to the backbeat And, God, does it sound sweet Like it's playing just for me [Chorus] You made me trade my violets for roses You tried to trade in my new truck for Rollses Don't forget all of these things that you love are the same things I hate A simple life, I chose this You made me trade my violets for roses You tried to take all the pink off my toes, and God knows the only mistake that a man can make Is tryin' to make a woman change and trade her violets for roses [Post-Chorus] Ah-la-ha, ah-ha Trade her violets for roses Ah-la-ha, ah-ha Trade her violets for roses (Ah-la-ha, ah-ha) [Outro] There's something in the air The girls are runnin' 'round in summer dresses With their masks off and it makes me so happy

[@rezhwanfm2740]

Thankssss

[@ak9030]

A

[@Nicholas-kt4ul]

@@rezhwanfm2740 wlc

[@denime8819]

Makasih

[@GeorgeHenderson]

Sounds like V2 "and boy(?) the MAGA rallies in the streets have ceased"" which makes most sense and a great lyric but idk

[@Clara-ht5fr]

This song helped me so much. I found it at a moment I needed it, I recently got out of a toxic relationship and the man I was with tried to change me and who I am. He controled me and manipulated me to turn me into someone I wasn't. Now I'm free but I still need to learn how to be myself again. He made me trade my violets for roses and it hurts so much. So thank you Lana for this song, I truly needed it.

[@shawnberman1837]

Im glad you were able to get out of that!

[@arteluna444]

it happened to me too, we will find ourselves again and we will find someone who loves us. 🤍

[@marsatawhai]

Screaming, crying, curled up in a corner, shaking, throwing up, punching the air

[@user-tt5rc7yx9o]

mood rn

[@JuanMartinez-oi9kc]

Total mood!

[@alisadrav]

can't believe "someone" wanted to change you! I hope women after this song will understand that if you're wanting to change someone appearance or personality it's not love at all

[@mariongtd2891]

Totally agree 👏

[@Tovetoy]

"...with their masks off and it makes me happy" I really love this part as I hope that everyone could truly take their masks off. Not the literal masks that we wear but the invisible masks that we wear to look happy on the outside. I hope for the day to come where I could finally take my mask off and smile for real. I will wait for that day where I could finally relate with this song, to let go, be free, and be finally happy.

[@elizabethfreshour4828]

Violets grow wild and are considered a weed. They are often mowed down despite their innocent, wild beauty. Where as roses are a symbol of status. They are prim and tamed usually. Lana is wild and her partner was materialistic and inauthentic. She can be herself again without his pretentious restrictions.

[@dimanakardzhieva128]

Finally this is an explanation I can agree with. Yes, I thought that, too. And also "violets" sounds like "violence" which reminds me of Ultraviolence and also of the wild, untamed existence described in Ride. Meanwhile, roses are a symbol of traditionalist love - tame, like your said, and orderly, and proper, while Lana has always loved guttural, almost painfully honest and heartbreaking, almost violent love / life.

[@huumattham]

That's deep

[@fxxrnando]

"don't forget all of these things that you love are the same things i hate" ALWAYS gets me 🤧✋

[@alekjfisher]

This album is yet another MASTERPIECE. This hits deep.

[@dannyholden3726]

Now finally , I can fall into the season Turn my clock back Stand under my favorite tree by the river while the leaves dance to the earth Listen to Blue Banisters on repeat And yeah , I'm smiling

[@aniketpawar4951]

That's a mood

[@MaggieRosethe6ix]

Beautiful ❤

[@JoseChavez-zl9xp]

she’s just the best artist I ever heard and her songs never get old since 2011

[@moz1953]

the sublime Ms Grant adds another gem to her wonderful body of work over the past decade

[@dgergo29]

2017-Change: "There's somethin' in the wind, I can feel it blowin' in" 2021-Violets for Roses: "There's something in the air I hope it doesn't change, that it's for real" ❤

[@carriethompson84]

"And it makes me so happy....."

[@pazuzu6321]

She ended the song with "And it makes me so happy" 💜 I love her

[@Sunnight]

So dreamy and romantic.... Beautiful poem!

[@cinnamongirl2235]

The way that the lyrics written is genius. All of the song in this album are beautiful

[@ananyak1851]

Lana is so poetic mygod its beautiful

[@bucciarati1923]

she is art and her songs are works of art

[@here2_fangirl]

My new self love favorite song thank you Queen

[@heningfasikha]

this song have a special place in my heart, now keep up listening to the rest songs on the album ❤️

[@larrahhh]

This song is so good

[@kittkatt1317]

A beautiful melody that entails an avenged undertone. As if she has been empowered to return back to her original self.

[@babybalulu99]

lana's music is just the best company for any moment, it really feels like the soundratck of my life. for more than 10 years, i grew up listening to her albums, each one of them marked that specific time of my life.

[@bulletproofvita]

I've never heard her sound/feel so soulful. This is moving music at its purest.

[@rupylups_4]

her voice sounds so beautiful 🥺🤍❤️

[@hannnseu3370]

cryinggg this is my favorite song in the album

[@jadelauren2269]

love the way she sings "like a summer breeze"

[@xanxlav]

Blue is my favorite color. Violet is my favorite flower. I don't know how much more relatable she can be after all those Honeymoon and Ultraviolence albums.

[@dawidmajewski5985]

HER BEST SONG -MY FAV 🥰😍

[@valentinarodriguez8711]

One of the most underrated Lana 's song, its a masterpiece

[@saramagalhaes9816]

If she doesnt win a grammy, finaly, with this album ... god, she deserve it so much!! Queen

[@levbadal]

❗Lyrics❗ [Verse 1] There's something in the air The girls are runnin' 'round in summer dresses With their masks off and it makes me so happy Larchmont Village smells like lilies of the valley And the bookstore doors are opening And it's finally happening [Pre-Chorus 1] Ever since I fell out of love with you I fell back in love with me And, boy, does it feel sweet Like a summer breeze Ever since I fell out of love with you I fell back in love with the city Like thе Paramount sign sparkling Sparkling just for me [Chorus] You made me tradе my violets for roses You tried to trade in my new truck for Rollses Don't forget all of these things that you love are the same things I hate A simple life, I chose this You made me trade my violets for roses You tried to take all the pink off my toes, and God knows the only mistake that a man can make Is tryna make a woman change and trade her violets for roses [Post-Chorus 1] Ah-la-ha, ah-ha Trade her violets for roses Ah-la-ha, ah-ha [Verse 2] There's something in the air I hope it doesn't change, that it's for real The beginning of something big happening And by the murder alleys In the streets have ceased And still the shadows haunt the avenue The silence is deafening [Pre-Chorus 2] Ever since I fell out of love with you I fell back in love with the streets And, God, does it feel sweet Like a summer breeze Ever since I fell out of love with you I breakdance to the backbeat And, God, does it sound sweet Like it's playing just for me [Chorus] You made me trade my violets for roses You tried to trade in my new truck for Rollses Don't forget all of these things that you love are the same things I hate A simple life, I chose this You made me trade my violets for roses You tried to take all the pink off my toes, and God knows the only mistake that a man can make Is tryin' to make a woman change and trade her violets for roses [Post-Chorus 2] Ah-la-ha, ah-ha Trade her violets for roses Ah-la-ha, ah-ha Trade her violets for roses (Ah-la-ha, ah-ha) [Outro] There's something in the air The girls are runnin' 'round in summer dresses With their masks off and it makes me so happy

[@someonenowhere4897]

without any doubt, my fav of this album!

[@sg6331]

An other MASTERPIECE from Lana. ... She always produces pieces of art...

[@klu5301]

The lyrics, the music, the vocals. Perfection.

[@kittyjustice9377]

I'll share this song with my sister, who left an abusive man who wanted her to trade in her own flowers for roses. Thank you, Lana.

[@85hr]

she mentions my neighborhood in this ong omg! when she talks about larchmont village smelling like lillies!

[@璃星雨]

Violets represent eternal love,roses represent strong and aggressive love.By knowing this,the meaning of the song is very clear,wondering how could Lana be such a genius.Using just two kind of flowers to explain love

[@meryiya]

One of my favourite from this album 🌀🤍

[@renoirhindley2741]

I think this may well be the best song on the album.

[@thaisjaneli]

Had chills listening to it the first time. Lana, I love ya

[@rosamassaranduba5739]

I constantly imagine myself singing this song to my future daughter. Sometimes I create a reality that doesn't exist in my head, where I have a daughter and a happy life. It hurts me to look around and see that reality doesn't match my dreams

[@Thechillaxtime]

This song is pure perfection

[@brendapalaciosflores4808]

OMG mom,your angelic voice, perfect perfect woman 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janae8674]

officially my favourite on the album

[@skvllbo1269]

MY BUSSY IS SENT TO OUTER SPACE... WHAT A GENIUS WRITER, LUV U LANA

[@AltesseAnas]

What a melody

[@rosie6]

This is too beautiful omfg

[@darry1004]

This song speaks to me.

[@jakobwhaleart]

So personal. It requires real artistic talent to write sth so personal and have it connect to strangers still.

[@LauraEnW]

love how she says "breeze". 💛

[@monotar638]

I can't I can't I keep running between this album's songs like a happy kid that can't find the right words to describe her happiness

[@bm421]

Thank you Lana for not changing and catering to the.. you know. I’m the same age and have been buying your albums since 2005. You are one of few artists that make it easy to keep loving you no matter what’s going on in the world.

[@ProblematiqueQueen]

I just broke up with my toxic ex today can’t wait to get my nails done, read, get a job, pursue my dreams and hobbies, be able to wear whatever I want, and meet new people ❤️❤️

[@ProblematiqueQueen]

@mystic bunny 🐇 it's been off and on, ive been doing all of that but sometimes i still miss her even though i shouldn't because she's a piece of shit but im getting through it. ive been looking for a job for ages and i finally got one thank you ofc

[@ProblematiqueQueen]

@mystic bunny 🐇 me too 🥰

[@mikeishawtify]

Cinnamon was my song bc of recent heartbreak. But months later this song speaks more to me now. So beautiful.

[@yourethelossofmy_life]

Words dont describe how amazing this song is

[@anotksandar5282]

Fav song from new album so far😌

[@robertkapler6227]

There's something in the air all right. Lana's insane genius

[@ang3l929]

Violets are a symbol of innocence and roses are for intimacy.The only mistake that a man can make is tryna make a woman change and trade her violets for roses.are you picking up what I’m putting down?trading innocence for intimacy

[@miguelordu]

My fav song from this MASTERPIECE 💛 I love you Lana 💛💛💛💛

[@KarolinaLewczukk]

Lana's music is so magical. This song is so beautful and the lyrics is hitting.

[@michellexegan4200]

can’t stop listening to this song it’s just so beautiful but yet so sad..

[@IO21527]

this is heaven what a song this is my favorite from blue banister

[@dudia5484]

muito obrigada lana por lançar esse álbum,agora eu posso chorar em paz, ao som da sua voz

[@beatrizsoares8316]

KKKK assim de saude

[@dudia5484]

@@beatrizsoares8316 KKKKKKK juro,antes eu tava chorando ao som das outras, só q as outras faziam eu parar de chorar e me imaginar sendo amante de um milionário, ai agora eu posso chorar em pazKKKKKKL

[@yellowhoney]

This song has comforted me in the toughest times of my life. I smile to it when I'm happy and I cry to it when I'm sad. 💗 I love you Lana, please never stop writing masterpieces 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@KADOriginal]

This is pure music with pure vocals. 🤍

[@y.8788]

The way this song makes me feel, calms me down with its melodies and tunes and her sweet voice…killed me and sent me to heaven

[@yycarmentan5694]

Muted "Wow" to this song ... I think the world is wondering how is Lana Del Rey doing all these well so far ... What an impressive idea for the music production so far. Congratulations to Lana Del Rey, the singing truly sketch me a drawing. Thank You Lana Del Rey! All The Best Wishes to Lana Del Rey! 👍🏻👍🏻 2022

[@andreang13]

This song explains exactly hoy I feel after my 6 year relationship breakup. Lana always knows 😭❤️

[@illegaldonuts9769]

I can relate so much to this song. No one made me “ trade my violets for roses “ so to speak but I can relate to the fact she lost herself. I feel like I lost myself and I’m trying to find me again .🌹

[@agustinamansur5665]

I am so happy that Lana finally wrote a song about that having a crush is not that important!!! She even mentions other things in the poem. I needed to hear those lyrics 🙊😃❤ they heal my heart!

[@ItisMoody]

I'm not a woman and I'm in a very happy relationship but this song is one of my favourites, the lyrics touch me deeply!.. I'm so proud to be a Lana Del Rey fan - and that will never change.

[@antiquedame]

this song has a feeling of something that has ended, like a goodbye song. shares a first place with If You Lie Down With Me

[@darry1004]

I'm waiting for Ajayll on this song and album

[@acandycrushsagajourney6215]

QUEEN MOTHER LANA DEL RAY I CAN HEAR HER SAYING THAT

[@darry1004]

@@acandycrushsagajourney6215 for sure and her crying

[@fnusanudin5088]

AjayII's reaction video is Up already. 😉

[@dawidmajewski5985]

BEAUTIFUL SO MUCH 😭LOVE THIS SONG SFM ❤️‍🔥♥️

[@marioukla3518]

Roses are the most common flowers that almost everyone regards as the most beautiful kind of flower whereas violets symbolise the uniqueness. "Never trade a woman's uniqueness for commonness"

[@andreabrocolli6738]

"Don't forget of all these things that you love are the same things I hate" my point aint about the lyrics but her voice, I love this part, I love this song omg,,,5th song i heard anyway

[@renL99]

HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE 1 MIL YET

[@ahaForeverYours]

Pure gold, so beautiful, touching, heartfelt and romantic. You can feel this kind of freedom and new found joy in life and hope for the future.

[@clo8624]

My favourite on the album And one of my favourite Lana songs ever 🌺

[@keisukee6836]

Omg this song is so beautiful

[@fawzisf]

Lana and Taylor saving the year

[@acandycrushsagajourney6215]

dont forget olivia, billie, adele, doja and lisa 😍

[@AaryaMaheshwari]

@@acandycrushsagajourney6215 they might be saving views but lana and taylor saved me!!!

[@shamoibrown8588]

This is the best song on the album 😻 thanks once more Lana 🇯🇲

[@Holybible3366]

i think so too. So underrated

[@melancholycookies]

this melody reminds me of fine china just a little bit especially when she sings “you made me trade my violets for roses”