Lana Del Rey

Let's talk about Lana Del Rey. 

Everyone hates her. Why?

My best friend, Tommy, introduced me to Lana while in his car on the way to his house, late January. He asked me if I've heard of her, while seeking through songs on a burnt CD. On came the viral hit "Video Games".

Instantly I remembered re-blogging a cover of this song by Silver Swans on my tumblr, not knowing its originator.  After hearing it in its original glory, I became obsessed.

He showed me her SNL performance and I thought "what's the big deal?"

People were furious by her fame and "shitty" performance. I thought it was beautiful and captivating. Lizzy Grant is clearly insecure and Lana Del Rey isn't. 

I can relate. I take beautiful photos of myself, but I wouldn't be caught dead like that in my everyday life. Hence, Nikki G. 

So what if Lizzy isn't Lana. Lana Del Rey is Lizzy Grant's art. This persona is her show and she created every part of it. 

People hate her because her dad is rich, her lips are fake, she changed her name, this and that. Yada, yada.

None of those things have anything to do with her music.

The new thing is to hate her. It's like a new trend that just won't die out. 

People are pissed because her art is getting noticed, who's to say she doesn't deserve it? Just because she comes from money doesn't mean her art is of any less value or any less deserving of respect than a person who comes from poverty. 

I come from poverty and I am still struggling but I respect Lizzy Grant and her work and I fucking love it. 

end rant.