SONGWRITER REACTS TO LANA DEL REY ALBUM!! - Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd

Simply put, this album wrecked me.
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[@jessefrancesca]

What are your fave songs from the album??

[@patrycja1208]

Grandfather, CN, a&w

[@PARKERC99]

all of them.

[@barbudan]

@@PARKERC99 kintsugi, fingertips, grandfather, A&W, Fishtail! (my top 5)

[@3407]

Peppers.

[@jjosuphh537]

Let the light in!!

[@rvrcn]

I ME I CALL HER LANITA. HER LATINO FANS

[@rob1154]

41:14 who calls you Lanita? XD girl literally all of Latinoamérica, love your reaction✨✨✨

[@jessefrancesca]

Haha aww thank you!!☺️☺️💖💖

[@stuartf1837]

The trio of Paris/Grandfather/Let The Light is perfect. Worth buying the album for those alone!

[@user-bj2pp8ry9u]

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum; the method is similar to the maki-e technique. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.

[@elisabethmeyer9125]

I wasn’t sure on the last 3 tracks at first, but I’m glad she ended it fun and upbeat. It’s such a heavy album it needed some levity. Loved your reaction, I think we can all relate to needing a break/snacks for our mental health halfway through. It’s such a beautiful piece of art, I’m proud of Lana for putting this out into the world. Her best stuff ever IMO

[@stuartf1837]

It was a journey!

[@Matthew-ij3zm]

It always worries me when people say the ending was "fun". That's not a word I'd use to describe it at all haha

[@jessefrancesca]

Omg so true🙌

[@andresdelrey2575]

Your voice is so beautiful!!! Can’t wait for your single

[@jessefrancesca]

Thank you so much!!🥺🥺💖💖

[@shawn7536]

I really love your reaction! I appreciate how emotional it made you… I feel the exact same way and have been dying to see it connect with another like it did for me💗

[@mishablack5889]

Me too ❤

[@jessefrancesca]

Thank you so much!!❤️❤️

[@stormoortman]

I WAITED FOR THIS REACTION❤❤❤

[@arlesque]

So in fishtail and peppers: braiding of the hair is used as a metaphor for something intimate and as well as you know mess up the hair (saying a lot by saying too little). It also works literally if you wanna take it at face value but yeah it exists like that. It’s deeper!

[@JuniorAlves-gh5xg]

I loved your reaction! So emotional and genuine, and I loved your interpretations of the songs as a songwriter! Without a doubt, it's our Lanita's masterpiece... so far!

[@Mark-ov9hd]

I think the interlude has multiple meanings; I don't think she would have included it on such a personal album if it didn't. A) Most of the album is about death, and I think that can result in a deeper examination of religion, which has led to her becoming more interested in going to church. I think she had conflicting feelings about it, though. In "A&W", she says, "God's a charlatan," but yet she references the idea of God throughout the album, like in "Grandfather..." in a positive way, so I think she's trying to reckon with some of the bigger ideas about meaning. B) The sermon seems to be mostly about lust and trying to want what you have, especially with your family. Interestingly it comes right after A&W, which I think is a real juxtaposition. It's like the church is a context for where she gets the ideas of what being a "whore" entails. She feels like she's being shamed for being the way she is, but also, at the same time, the men that she's involved with are the ones that don't want what they have with their families. In "Sweet", you can really see that she WANTS to have the type of life that Judah is describing, but the men around her don't see her in that capacity, so she's tired of trying to find love anymore and discards that idea in favour of something that men do want to be involved in C) At the end of the segment of Judah's sermon, he admits that his sermons are not about the congregants; they're about him. I think Lana connects to that idea because she's said her music is really for her, not her fans. She just puts out what she wants to put out. At the same time, I also think leaving the sermon on that note kind of positions him as being self-focused. Does it imply that maybe he's the charlatan? Is it a criticism of how the authority that holds up ideas of what Lana might aspire to and also be shamed by is fundamentally flawed himself? I think she knows this will be controversial, but then again, a few statements on the album are controversial. I also think she just thought it tied in so well with the themes of the album and ideas that were on her mind that it made sense to include the clip as an interlude within the work.

[@ryankphd]

I agree. While i was shocked by the judah interlude at first, it does connect with some of the themes you mentioned in the album i.e., death, religion, god, lust, shame, self-serving points of view, suicide, feeling lost, etc.. For me the album has a "somewhere down-in-Texas" energy. Which is different because Lana usually tells all her stories from in the hollywood hills of Los Angeles....but this album feels more like an experience in the 'bible belt' ....its pretty, its country, its nostalgic, its fear the lord, its the whore at church, it the hook ups, its being careless, and its the family memories and being silly It comes across like a full story about a southern woman...almost like an Anna nicole smith type character... still goes to church and believes in god, holds family close.....but she has low self-worth, is feeling lost, and had many disappointing experiences with finding true love. The whole album has this yearning for a more simple life ..with less responsibility...and purpose.

[@oOcitizenOo]

What a great and emotional reaction! The first part of the album destroyed me emotionally too. The Grants was very moving, i was trying to hold tears on Kintsugi and Fingertips made me cry. The lyrics are heavy and powerful and it took time to process them AW was a banger, Sweet was like a Disney OST I like the allegory with the tunnel. In the first part of the album she walks in and starts to feel afraid of being forgotten and not finding the way out. In the 2nd part she is in the middle of the tunnel in the dark and this is the moment she reflects on death, loss and her life in general. In the 3rd part of the album she finds the exit, letting depression and fears go, then she sees the light and realizes there are people and things who/which are worth living for

[@3407]

been waiting for this reaction + super excited for gravity 🥺.

[@jessefrancesca]

Thank you so much!!🥺🥺💖💖

[@letsneverfight]

great reaction! I was bawling along with you lollll

[@130N1D]

Best reaction for the album I've seen ♥ You are so sweet!

[@jessefrancesca]

Omg wow thank you!!🥺🥺💖💖

[@steved310]

Your reaction of Kintsugi is so beautiful as well as the song ! it’s such a beautifully written but sad sad sad song.

[@jessefrancesca]

Thank you!!💖💖

[@delreiej]

I was waiting for this videooo and here it is!!!!

[@garageberry]

same

[@Irresein]

Same

[@imarandomgirl.]

In in LOVE with this album.

[@juanhernestogomez433]

I think Kintsugi is less about silver linings and more about how coping with heartbreak allows you to appreciate life more through experience and maturity (esp since Kintsugi is all about seeing the beauty in “imperfection”). Once you are in the dark you are much more aware of the light. Love your reaction/analyses

[@tinesess3521]

Just started watching but I just wanted to comment that your voice sounds amazing

[@jessefrancesca]

Aww thank you so so so much!!🥺🥺❤️❤️

[@timholt471]

Nothing wrong with shedding tears to your favorite music. I had a feeling you wouldn't make it through Kintsugi without balling. I actually cried watching you cry. Good job keeping it together during Fingertips; that was another tear jerker.

[@jacklua27]

This album has a beginning, an intermediary journey of going through hell and back, ends with her at a better place, drawing a full circle, and you'll be back looping the album all over again, for an eternity 😂; it's insightful, epic, and a masterpiece.

[@claudiopina2620]

Me encantó todo ❤

[@3407]

the judah smith interlude was so confusing. especially since you can hear laughing sounds over it on the mix. Kintsugi is so beautiful, definitely a highlight for me. glad you took a break before Fingertips tbh. also Peppers was so fun/refreshing. this is a top 3 Lana album imo.

[@DanielLaBrooy]

genuinely best reaction for the album ive seen

[@jessefrancesca]

Omg thank you so much!!💖💖

[@mishablack5889]

Your reaction was my favorite. It was so genuine and real. I feel like this album went over a lot people's head. I dont think this album is for us, it was for her. (Judah Smith Interlude reference) i think this album can really connect to people who experienced loss of close loved ones. You're lovely ❤

[@jessefrancesca]

Aww thank you so much!!💖💖

[@samharris7932]

its so funny watching people react to taco truck x VB when it transitions to venice bitch, so wholesome lmaooo 😂😭

[@k.d.5603]

Best thing since watching people react to, "Cola."😂 There have been compilation videos made for that lol We need that for the TT/VB reactions.

[@papideltropico8778]

The album is a tunnel,,entering the dark, getting darker in the middle, then slowly entering the light with those upbeat song,like lana not forgeting she is lana.

[@that1guyfromco967]

Since the necklace is on the neck ( a vulnerable space ) and a candy necklace can be seen as something submissive people can wear, Lana could be referring to choking as an act while making out, which also clarifies the “you’ve been acting reckless” lyric

[@PARKERC99]

u had the same reaction to kintsugi as me. emotional masterpiece

[@CoryBall]

AOTYYY

[@kentinatl]

And you do bring a lot of soul to the table Jesse...

[@andrewduanebarr4737]

Mastepeice. ❤❤❤. Thanks for your review. Subscribed. Loved it. Waiting for gravity

[@jessefrancesca]

Aww thank you so much!!💖💖

[@davewindburn]

Judah Smith Interlude ties the themes Lana contemplated in Sweet and A&W. That interlude is the prayer to God, in which Judah begs Him to make him a man of love and not a man of lust. In Sweet and A&W, Lana was in a relationship with a man in lust. And in this interlude, she listens to that pastor and it apparently amazes her that there is still someone among men who wants to become a man in love and who “thinks about heaven/God” - The Grants. At certain point, she even makes fun of his words and laughs at his exaggerated emotions. I think that the point of this interlude is to show how Lana found precious thoughts in someone crazy and religious, but not in those men she loved before.

[@xluciferdrag0nid412]

you’re so beautiful and love your reaction !

[@jessefrancesca]

Thank you!!💖💖

[@cristianmaldonado3498]

Gravity sounds fireeeeee

[@jessefrancesca]

Omg thank you so much!!🥺🥺💖💖

[@papideltropico8778]

Is taco truck feeling like the gods and monster visuals from tropico??

[@awinzuuu]

oh and please listen to hozier’s album that dude is crazy talented (hozier, wasteland baby and nina cried power) albums 👌

[@kentinatl]

You do not put a 5 minute sermon excerpt on an album unless your heart is in it.thanks,Elizabeth.

[@joshy654]

the intro made me laugh so hard!!!

[@jessefrancesca]

Haha thank you🤣🤣

[@aaronbarragan8339]

Lol great reactiooon! Did you know that there’s gonna be a deluxe version? **no pun intended**

[@aaronbarragan8339]

it’s just a rumor tho…

[@jessefrancesca]

No the way I literally won’t be able to handle it but simultaneously need it😭😭

[@christinayelamobergantini6508]

❤❤❤

[@thevilkids]

You are so pretty!!

[@jessefrancesca]

Aww thank you!!💖💖

[@kentinatl]

I think she really ""believes" the words at the end are her trying to say this album is Elizabeth Grant giving you her and I do believe she has found God.no mockery in track 5...no shame in tears girl,I still weep over this album and it only4 days old...

[@lolitajoanne]

Such a lovely reaction! I enjoyed it all. I reacted to the album as well on my channel - and it’s a MASTERPIECE! Subbed and excited to see more from you 🫶🏻

[@jessefrancesca]

Thank you so much!! Subbed to your channel as well, can’t wait to watch it!💖💖

[@dato6019]

Jessie and James la team rocket plus rapide que la lumière

[@someoneunknown1933]

Lana is amazing, but you are as well!!!!

[@Irresein]

No bc fingertips destroyed me

[@Seven35888]

Paris Texas literally is dark academia lol

[@anly6374]

mind of mine - zayn plssssssss

[@1234willali]

I cant listen to the whole album.. too overwhelming. Always begin from Paris to Taco Truck then back to the beginning, skip the interludes and end with Candy necklaces lol.

[@isma2746]

Shes so me

[@raurvish]

my two mothers

[@jessefrancesca]

Omg stop ily😭😭

[@user-ss1zd2vy9z]

ur beautiful

[@dato6019]

Shame you got fake plants on your right

[@subliminals_222]

why cant you add fcking time stamps

[@GreenwichAcid]

25:22 - So unserious... cringe

[@chriszold9980]

Bffr... It's just a silly edit

[@sorrycantsavemenow7353]

Chill gal

[@L-eh3gk]

Your also out her making “official” Lana del rey audios, acting like Lana is even more cringe babe ☠️

[@uhcrackwh0re]

I heard someone say that the album is like a tunnel like the beginning and middle you are in the darkness and vulnerability of the tunnel and the ending is like her leaving the tunnel and being happy into the light

[@ryankphd]

makes sense!