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Artist: Lana Del Ray
Track: National Anthem

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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
Holdin' 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"

Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Booyah baby bow down making me say 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?
Umm, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?

Tell me I'm your national anthem
(Booyah baby bow down making me say 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
Wining and dining, drinking and driving
Excessive buying overdose and dying
On our drugs and our love and our dreams and our rage

Blurring 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 belltower 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 standing 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 say 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
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Genius Meanings
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Genius Brasil Traduções – Lana Del Rey - National Anthem (Tradução em Português)
[Tradução de "National Anthem", por Lana Del Rey] / [Intro] / Dinheiro é o hino do sucesso / Então antes de sairmos, qual é seu endereço? / [Verso 1] / Eu sou seu hino nacional
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SongMeanings Interpretations
Lana Del Rey - National Anthem Lyrics
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control ...
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Maybe we could go to Coney Island Maybe I could sing the national anthem. Buy a white sweater for the last white day of the summer
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Kiss me hard before you go. Summertime sadness. I just wanted you to know. That baby, you're the best. I got my red dress on tonight. Dancing in the dark in ...
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “National Anthem” by Lana Del Rey?
“National Anthem” by Lana Del Rey was written by Penny Foster, James Bauer-Mein, David Sneddon, Justin Parker & Lana Del Rey.
Q:Who produced “National Anthem” by Lana Del Rey?
“National Anthem” by Lana Del Rey was produced by Emile Haynie.
Q:When did Lana Del Rey release “National Anthem”?
Lana Del Rey released “National Anthem” on January 27, 2012.
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Born to Die (Deluxe) by Lana Del Rey
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National Anthem by Lana Del Rey - Songfacts
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