This literal display of the lyrics draws attention to the specific colours of the American flag, highlighting what the song is about, and also showcasing the main part of Lana’s persona that all American girl.Īnother aspect of the video that shows that the visuals are illustrating the song is by the use of cinematography. Then later on in the video, there is a low angle static shot of Lana on the balcony in a white swimsuit. Whilst on the beach, she’s pictured wearing a red dress. When she’s lip-syncing, she’s seen wearing a blue dress. The visuals reflect this line as throughout the whole video, Lana is only seen in blue, white or red. A repeated line of the song that is in the chorus is “red, white, blue is in the sky” which are the colours of the American flag, and the song is all about America. The first sign of this being shown is by looking at the mise-en-scene of the video. Upon viewing the video, it is apparent that the visuals illustrate the song and the lyrics within the song. This can be applied to Lana Del Rey’s video accompanying the song “National Anthem”. One aspect of his theory is the idea that there is always a relationship between lyrics and visuals, and this can be illustrated, amplified or contradicted by the visuals in the video. This song is a symbol of the two parallels and also pokes fun and the desire for money, which is such a big part of many American dreams.Analysis of Lana Del Rey’s “National Anthem” using the Goodwin TheoryĪndrew Goodwin came up with a theory about music videos and why they’re the way they are. The song just as the American Dream is different and has a separate meaning to every person. Many American dreams share these two main points in one way or another. The goal is to be successful and to have someone to share the success and riches with. Another lyric is, “summer’s in the air and baby, Heaven's in your eyes.’ This lyric illustrates that she is also a part of the dream showing the love aspect. “Money is the reason we exist, everybody knows it, its a fact…” The United States of America is a capitalist country that does essentially revolve around money. Lana sings “money is the anthem of success” which is a central idea in many american dreams to rise up and become successful and or wealthy. All Americans have a different idea of the dream but many of the dreams center around two things love and money. Lana del Rey’s song, National Anthem, is about the American Dream and her interpretation of it. Song Analysis Lana del Rey National Anthem He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell On our drugs and our love and our dreams and our rageīlurring the lines between real and the fakeĭark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me Umm, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds? I said to get real, don't you know who you're dealing with? He said to be cool, but I'm already coolest I sing the national anthem while I'm standing' over your body,Īnd you can't keep your hands off me or your pants on Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes (Sugar sugar how now take your body downtown) (Booyah baby bow down making me say wow now) I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes" He says to be cool, but I don't know how yet So before we go out, what's your address?
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