Lana Del Rey - National Anthem (Demo)

[@chattywattypatty]

I really love this version of National Anthem I can't stop listening to it. That electric guitar really makes this song better.

[@cakecrumb095]

+Rani Lane Reminds me a bit of Iron Man.

[@Riahpiahs]

Right ! Ever since I found this I don’t really listen to the album version anymore.

[@gerardogarcia3378]

This version is more sassy/bitchy 💞

[@entropy8000]

The guitar and punchy faster beat, thats the one thing the actual album version is a slower beat with less punch (other than the first part after the violins) but it has its own personality but this is definitely more energy

[@aliciateller6544]

@@cakecrumb095 tjyv byt

[@SmileyKatieex3]

i love when she says "summer's in the air baby heaven's in your eyes", it sounds like her speaking voice and not singing voice i kinda wish it was on the album version

[@biglittlelamb]

Katie Pond yeaaah!!-

[@angelical5386]

I looooove that part too lol like ugh so dreamy✨

[@LittleRaccoonHere]

Same

[@nikusha_ii]

do u still love lana?

[@savannah4496]

I love the blown out speaker sound

[@pootypootytangtang4k]

Fr

[@emmi999]

me too it sounds so gritty and rough in an oddly satisfying way

[@damienx0x]

It's distortion

[@ciciad2010]

That "red, white, blue is in the sky, summers in the air & baby heaven's in your eyes" is magical in this version 😭😭😭

[@loveinthematrix]

It gives me chills to this dayy

[@il6.43]

frrrr

[@Crazy4Beyonce]

REAL

[@thejubilate]

I love this more than the album version, she just sounds so much more passionate. And the beat is very American, much like the typical "American Dream" she's trying to capture with the lyrics

[@LanaDelReyLover]

It's the same vocals, just different instrumental

[@cherries_and_wine]

Yeah, but this version is pretty cheerful, doesn't match with song's theme

[@BocolatePlays]

LanaDelReyLover actual when she says "red, white, blue is in the sky" it sounds a bit different

[@onota8527]

Makalya I was just gonna comment that

[@love-t9w9n]

I'm so sorry but I literally thought that your pfp was of a Titan from AOT! 😨💀

[@SunFlower-qx8dp]

Lana makes me feel pretty and popular with her songs

[@mia-us5qy]

Lmao can't relate more 😩🖐️

[@love4real684]

molto 🤩🤩😳

[@vampspears5249]

Sameee

[@holyshotatoman5801]

Your pfp is me when I listen to lana

[@babygirldollyy]

EXACTLYYYY

[@Grace-wr6nm]

She’s probably confused on why this is trending 9 years later Ahhdkfnfkntkn

[@AngelRamirez-uw4vf]

fr

[@7xbb]

@cdqlex：JOIN THE CULT OF LANA DEL REY😩😩💖💖💖🛐🛐 OR GET COOKED IN SOUP💖💖🛐🛐🛐😩😩SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM🛐🛐🛐😩💖💖

[@jameshammond7849]

@MEG that’s so unnecessary

[@Ali-ri2dx]

@MEG shut up get a life you social reject

[@kiana2642]

@@7xbb y e s

[@littleperiwinkle8742]

lana should release 2 albums which is a need for lana stans 1.unreleased songs 2. Demo versions of the songs.

[@haggelikithsss]

DEFINITELY

[@lanadelreyey]

demo of diet mountain dew PLSSSS

[@mysteriousmushroom6628]

WE NEED THIS ONEEE

[@Maurelin22]

@@lanadelreyey PLEASEEEEE

[@Kaleencall___]

NO I DON'T WANT THIS, I NEED THIS!

[@piercemarra8629]

the original sounds like old money, classy and wealthy. this sounds like new money, flashiness, and richness.

[@Aubooboojoann]

I agree full heartedly with this statement.

[@kysdie9979]

This is the demo, this isn't the original? 😭😭

[@noursaccount]

exactly

[@yallffs]

This is the original

[@AbuAfakski]

the studio version is lifeless

[@cherrycola3604]

Omg can someone *PLEASE* put this over the official video?????

[@user-ig5wv1oq4k]

Cherry Cola I was just thinking this omg

[@vitorstina9335]

someone do it now

[@BADlDEA]

The demo has its own video wait

[@BADlDEA]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4SmpYBjrs1gd7M

[@wlinse7095]

@@SergeySavin1992 о, русский)

[@JM-uj4sm]

this demo has a super catchy bass and guitar but i’m happy she released the one she did, i think it’s more cinematographic and true to the 60’s era of americana

[@lailarosex12]

agree it fits more with the actual album

[@RomysDuran]

8 years later and I still love this version

[@jalilabelhadj-lx9td]

10 years now

[@nikusha_ii]

12 years later and still love this song

[@nyanco1746]

i hope we get more rnb and rocker lana bc her demo tracks are always so much better imo 😭

[@jenniferg452]

Have u listened to serene queen and flipside ?

[@jenniferg452]

And dynamite ?

[@raina-u8l]

Iwure😮😮 0:19 😢😢 0:21 r😢😢e 0:24 tw

[@Riahpiahs]

I love the “yes of course I will my darling.” so much

[@aryaraj1152]

what's the time stamp for this

[@mysticmxxn]

it's originally from her unreleased song I want it all

[@UMayProductions]

O this version is really raw, I like it.

[@ZafiraNadya]

So much better than the album version!

[@desirae1986]

@@eriklrdp yes ❤️

[@Karkatvantqs]

Yes yes 🙄💚🙏

[@luisaaa4217]

@@eriklrdp yes

[@usmc6270]

waaay better

[@kbasyt]

literally no

[@honeymoonforeverfree]

the drumroll in the beginning is so so good 😫😫

[@gaminggodkat]

This song screams warm summers, pool party, expensive resteraunts, pretty 4th of July sunsets while setting off fireworks

[@dragonboyt3541]

first saw the picture i didnt realise the arms hahahaahhaha

[@limpnoodle5516]

😂They weren't there before I read this

[@rosa.00_]

dawg i-

[@thanx01]

she has arms!!! let us rejoice!

[@m20047]

SAME I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY 💀

[@roroo]

@@user-lrg3glm6rhdyv i just realized them i thought she was just standinf in front of the flag and wearing a longsleeve black shirt 😭

[@Guertena]

yes of course i will my darling

[@donavindecora1603]

Jøhnnyká you noticed that too

[@chubbysl4g771]

Money is the anthem of success So before we go out, what's your address? I'm your national anthem God, you're so handsome Take me to the Hamptons, Bugatti Veyron He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon Holding me for ransom, upper echelon He says to be cool but, I don't know how yet Wind in my hair, hand on the back of my neck I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes, yes, yes" Tell me I'm your national anthem (Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now) Tell me I'm your national anthem (Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown) Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the reason we exist Everybody knows it, it's a fact (kiss, kiss) I sing the national anthem while I'm standin' Over your body, hold you like a python And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on See what you've done to me, King of Chevron He said to be cool but, I'm already coolest I said to get real, "Don't you know who you're dealing with?" "Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?" Tell me I'm your national anthem (Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now) Tell me I'm your national anthem (Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown) Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem It's a love story for the new age, for the sixth page We're on a quick, sick rampage Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin' Excessive buyin', overdose and dyin' On our drugs, and our love, and our dreams, and our rage Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell Keep me safe in his bell tower hotel Money is the anthem of success So put on mascara and your party dress I'm your national anthem, boy, put your hands up Give me a standin' ovation Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of Sweetness and danger, Queen of Saigon Tell me I'm your national anthem (Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now) Tell me I'm your national anthem (Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown) Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success

[@joaovictortc]

the guitar on the end, so amazing

[@LexlybutY]

“Money as the anthem, god you’re so handsome” part in this ver got me curling my toes and twirling my hair

[@LexlybutY]

Money is the anthem, god you’re so handsome* lol

[@flareofnyx]

it kinda sounds like tame impala took part in production

[@MaxOakland]

flareofnyx I think they would sound great together

[@flareofnyx]

i think so too!

[@katieidk]

i was thinking the same thing

[@waitaseq8833]

Ew . Don't compare .

[@flareofnyx]

@@waitaseq8833 lmaoo why

[@AntuDas]

This version is so addicting!

[@crunchyartsy]

this is so good i'm obsessed nearly 10 years later 😭

[@Katara..aa6]

It sounds heaven with headphones🙏

[@jayde6666-lv4sv]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jalilabelhadj-lx9td]

Fact

[@reggie-tw8wi]

and without headphones

[@andrea-he6dh]

this version feels like the marilyn monroe side of jackie’s story

[@dmartinez5173]

tea

[@ivy-gi9gg]

oh my god yess

[@sophspice32]

thisss

[@goose.productions_music]

The electric guitar is just ❤️👌🥵

[@Koolkitsune]

the guitar in this is EVERYTHING

[@xColorMySocks]

I was going through old mix CDs my friends used to make for me in high school and heard this version of the song. So glad I found it again 🤍

[@damonwest1732]

This version hits different

[@Demi.d3mi]

This would've been another pop masterpiece if it were released this way.

[@Lilithissweet]

1:26 "yes, of course I do my darling " ahhhh 🤌🤌

[@mia-us5qy]

I really don't know why she didnt just release the demo, it's way better

[@LilyQuirino]

I love this versions, also the man's voice in the background. But I like also the demo of this demo, "I want it all"

[@fireemblem2770]

I don't listen to Lana Del Rey so I clicked on this expecting it to be her actually singing the national anthem

[@Sepeanaite]

😭💀

[@e.a.6403]

This sounds like pure power

[@sapodetenis]

i love this versionnnnnnnnnnn

[@laur444]

the intro to this song gives me sm serotonin

[@wheatbread2028]

this feels so much more Lana

[@loveinthematrix]

This version is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@1Dchicogirl]

i have not stopped listening to this since I discovered it yesterday

[@ronni__]

that guitar at the beginning >>>>>>>

[@becca-et7fu]

Lyrics: Money is the anthem of success So before we go out, what's your address? I'm your national anthem God, you're so handsome Take me to the Hamptons, Bugatti Veyron He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon Holding me for ransom, upper echelon He says to be cool but, I don't know how yet Wind in my hair, hand on the back of my neck I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes, yes, yes..." Tell me I'm your national anthem Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now Tell me I'm your national anthem Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the reason we exist Everybody knows it, it's a fact (Kiss, kiss) I sing the national anthem while I'm standin' Over your body, hold you like a python And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on See what you've done to me, King of Chevron He said to be cool but, I'm already coolest I said to get real, "Don't you know who you're dealin' with?" "Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?" Tell me I'm your national anthem Booyah, baby, bow, down, makin' me so wow now Tell me I'm your national anthem Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem It's a love story for the new age, for the sixth page We're on a quick, sick rampage Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin' Excessive buyin', overdose and dyin' On our drugs, and our love, and our dreams, and our rage Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell Keep me safe in his bell tower hotel Money is the anthem of success So put on mascara and your party dress I'm your national anthem, boy, put your hands up Give me a standin' ovation Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of Sweetness and danger, Queen of Saigon Tell me I'm your national anthem Booyah, baby, bow, down, makin' me so wow now Tell me I'm your national anthem Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success

[@shorog-ma216]

Money is the reason we exist every body knows it it’s a fact XX

[@Binocheee]

This version makes me feel patriotic and i’m not even American

[@pescuezoee]

right 💀

[@شماالشحي-ي4ع]

"red white , blue is in sky summer's in the air and baby heaven's in your eyes" lana

[@chrysogenmusic]

So, let's talk about the fact WHY almost everybody here supposes this demo is BETTER than the official version. My opinion WON'T really go for this. I have to admit that this version is good and kinda catchy. But with a general look, releasing the OFFICIAL version is a brilliant choice for Lana. That "modern and free American spirit" we can all notice in her songs isn't the true soul of this song - National Anthem. If you gain deep insights into the meaning of this song, you will have to reconsider. The story inside this song is like: "that girl who sees richness and money and fame shining inside her, with that wealthy man who starts to introduce her to a glamourous and luxurious lifestyle. Gradually, she begins to be a part of that materialistic world, she has changed. And finally, she has completely lost herself in that lifestyle, in money, in diamonds, in fame, in drugs... She is the "Queen of Saigon", the "fallen" queen...". The song is actually symbolizing and evoking the "old heyday" history of that "Uncle Sam". About Saigon, it is the largest city in Vietnam which was invaded by the US during the period from 55' to 75' of the 20th century. Briefly, the land is full of wars, deaths, and severeness until 1975. So that explained the National Anthem's lyrics - 'the land of sweetness and danger'. Also, there's a line about Bell Tower Hotel, a vintage hotel, a historical proof witness throughout all the dark times of the city. But it's still standing after so many years, that's why she sang "Keep me safe in his Bell Tower Hotel". But Saigon is also a name of the past, it is no longer used because the history was too violent, tragic, and catastrophic, which makes that queen no longer exist. - She is now the queen of the past, of something that used to matter. The queen was replaced, it's gone but not forgotten. Lana ends up by mentioning a "love story of the new age". This is what the world has come to... People are obsessed with pop culture, fame, and "material belongings". This crazed world of the famous is glamorized and the people in the spotlight often forget what's real in the end, all they have done is ruined their own lives... - "We're on a quick, sick rampage Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin' Excessive buyin' overdose and dyin' On our drugs and our love and our dreams and our rage Blurring the lines between real and the fake."- As you can see now, this song is way imbued with these nostalgic, reminiscent, and wistful feelings and concerns. First, the demo with these strong beats never goes along well with the lyrics and meaning. It also overpowers her voice and the instrumental sounds too "pop". Then if you just want something tuneful to listen to, yes, it's ok. But Lana's music is much more than that. It's music for the soul - music to feel to. Second, the official instrumental has absolutely encapsulated the "dark and lonely" melancholy of Lana's feelings and also the Heroic melody like a real "National Anthem". Also with the music video, then we can see them all. This makes "national anthem" one of her best songs. From all of the reasons and analyses above, the official version is actually better in all aspects. *This is just my personal opinion* ____Thanks for reading___

[@Meccarox]

I agree.

[@dennydeees]

the fact that you took your time and wrote really in depth comment changed my mind

[@chrysogenmusic]

@@dennydeees thanks for your kind words. Actually, i'm so immersed in this meaningful song that i couldn't stop thinking about this. Also, there are some historical factors in the song that related to my country's history.

[@franz3810]

I was looking for this explanation

[@chrysogenmusic]

@@franz3810 Thanks for reading!

[@KyeWB]

I appreciate both versions 🤩🤌🏻

[@idkdude98]

Omg this version is superior

[@ayeshtica]

Its a crime that this wasnt the official version

[@Tonguendchic]

This is going to be the song playing when I come back from fighting in ww3 and I'm driving home with my girl in my Camaro

[@-lee7867]

PLZZ

[@t4stydiv4]

PLEASET-

[@ggagste8816]

I CANT DO THIS TODAY PLS-

[@otherkasaye2561]

@@t4stydiv4 LMFAOOO LANA DEL GAY JDKWJDKWJ

[@t4stydiv4]

@@otherkasaye2561 GAGSGF

[@neon09]

We need a rock album from Lana 😍😍😍

[@mysteriousmushroom6628]

Yessssssssssssssssss

[@iris-sn5dg]

Ultraviolence?

[@TryingtoreachsubswithNovideos]

@@iris-sn5dgclosest thing to it ! Amazing album

[@ryrysmithy1181]

it sounds so american and old fashioned

[@daniela-gs]

this is my favorite version

[@esra8134]

Aaah she could’ve included this in the album as a bonus track/remix or something

[@lizaram5017]

All demos before Born to Die album are so much better.

[@XMëltëdSñøwAudiosX]

I love this song sm 😭💗 i was looking for this version for so long

[@sweetmatches]

it's crazy how much better this version is

[@lambonahijueputa]

I love when lana demo/leak songs sounds exactly like a pop song from 2009

[@annefan1238]

the true national anthem of the world

[@dallinjames4891]

the way this version obliterates my entire body...

[@rozhanll]

Red white blue is in sky summer is in air baby heaven is in your eyes ✨🤍

[@marcolawand]

💋🤍✨️

[@jalilabelhadj-lx9td]

Xoxo💋

[@laylolireesesq4787]

"Blurring the lines between the lines between real and the fake Dark and lonely I need somebody to hold me" -story of my life

[@lanaedwards652]

I love you. You are my favorite singer. This song is very beautiful

[@dearbhlaoconnell7379]

when the video is 3:33 minutes long and there’s 111 comments...shifters will know

[@weirdthoughts5420]

Omg yes

[@vlastaigudina5937]

omgg

[@zeliaaaaa]

Yesss

[@cosacosa925]

And the comment above your comment has 333 likes

[@ollie6412]

LOLLL BYE YALL XX😏💕

[@cut3g1rl55]

This version is amazing I wish she used this one in the album

[@sarahwilcox4044]

The demos are always better than the originals!

[@mochascuter]

why am i slowly going back to my 2021 music taste 😭

[@lehmatulis]

This is how it feels to have Barbie and Oppenheimer in the same day!

[@nathalyatevrede1336]

2:30 is the best part oml

[@omg9261]

Absolutely love this version. Thank you.

[@ElizabethandAddison]

Omg she needs to do more songs with the electric guitar this is so good!

[@goldrush1989]

This and diet mountain Dew demo must be released as deluxe tracks 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Or just as remixes to songs

[@1Dchicogirl]

my summer anthem

[@Anonymous-wi6ig]

The guitars make this version so much better

[@meownella]

I wish her next album will be more ROCK N ROLListic

[@4tune1989]

Completely obsessed with this version!!!

[@carashauf3980]

2023 checking in. only real ones knew of this demo

[@kittenrwituals]

This is literally on loop, it's so good.

[@jeannebassinet9678]

That's just too gorgeous, it's giving Artic monkeys also!! I just love it so much

[@giocantunderstand]

I love this vesion tbfh especialy the red, white, blues in the sky summes in the air and babys heavens in your eyes tone

[@abbassebastianstan26]

This is kinda giving like 1990s and 2000s vibes, mixed with a bit of 1960s 🤩

[@quage5925]

The guitar or bass makes it so much better 😩

[@EllaOH]

her demos>>>

[@sarabavota]

This song smells of power

[@Ethan_ymh]

The bridge in this version is magical

[@noraamiri8020]

my favourite moment of this version is the beginning 0:01 and after the last chorus when the song is ending LOL where we just get this pure electric guitar. it drives me insnae its AMAZING.3:27

[@noraamiri8020]

money is the anthem of success

[@noraamiri8020]

im so obsessed with the gutair in the demo honestly its SO SATISFYING

[@SuperFlashDelirium]

Will forever be the best version

[@little.miss.charli]

the demo is jus sm better.

[@scissorprincess]

listening to this in honor of the fourth of july 🙏🇺🇸🎆❤️💯

[@abby7335]

the production on this track is to die for

[@cherryhappily]

sounds like it could be in a 2000s teen movie

[@mid591]

demo>>>>actual song

[@Youtubeuser10873]

I listen to both at the same time because they’re addicting

[@secretive5718]

I'll always love this song

[@ilomilo1146]

AHHH THE ELECTRIC GUITAR HAS ME BY THE NECK BRO

[@alessandrabonilla]

I really love this version more than original one