Brooklyn Baby
Brooklyn Baby

Lana Del Rey - Brooklyn Baby Lyrics

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Jun 13, 2014
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Brooklyn Baby Music Video

Brooklyn Baby Lyrics

Ta-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ta-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da

They say I'm too young to love you
I don't know what I need
They think I don't understand
The freedom land of the seventies
I think I'm too cool to know ya
You say I'm like the ice I freeze
I'm churning out novels like
Beat poetry on amphetamines
I say
I say

Well, my boyfriend's in a band
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
I've got feathers in my hair
I get down to Beat poetry
And my jazz collection's rare
I can play most anything
I'm a Brooklyn baby
I'm a Brooklyn baby

Pa-ta-da-da-da-da-da
Pa-ta-da-da-da-da-da
Pa-ta-da-da-da-da

They say I'm too young to love you
You say I'm too dumb to see
They judge me like a picture book
By the colors, like they forgot to read
I think we're like fire and water
I think we're like the wind and sea
You're burning up, I'm cooling down
You're up, I'm down
You're blind, I see
But I'm free
Ooh, I'm free

Well, my boyfriend's in a band
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
I've got feathers in my hair
I get down to Beat poetry
And my jazz collection's rare
I can play most anything
I'm a Brooklyn baby
I'm a Brooklyn baby

I'm talking 'bout my generation
Talking 'bout that newer nation
And if you don't like it
You can beat it
Beat it, baby
You never liked the way I said it
If you don't get it, then forget it
So I don't have to fucking explain it

And my boyfriend's in a band
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
I've got feathers in my hair
I get high on hydroponic weed
And my jazz collection's rare
I get down to Beat poetry
I'm a Brooklyn baby
I'm a Brooklyn baby

Pa-da-ba-ba, pa-de-da
Te-de-de, da-da-da
Ooh-ooh, woah

Yeah my boyfriend's pretty cool
But he's not as cool as me
'Cause I'm a Brooklyn baby
I'm a Brooklyn baby

Pa-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da, baby
Ah-ta-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da, baby
Pa-da-da-da-da-da
Pa-pa-da-pa-da, yeah
Yeah, yeah

Writer(s): Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Barrie James O'Neill
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Brooklyn Baby'?

    'Brooklyn Baby' was written by Lana Del Rey and Barrie O'Neill. The production was handled by Dan Auerbach.

  2. When was 'Brooklyn Baby' released?

    'Brooklyn Baby' was released on June 8, 2014, as part of Lana Del Rey's third studio album, Ultraviolence.

  3. What is the song 'Brooklyn Baby' about?

    'Brooklyn Baby' features satirical lyrics that poke fun at the New York hipster subculture. It references several cliches about hipsters, Brooklyn, and Millennials while also celebrating these elements.

  4. Was Lou Reed involved in the making of 'Brooklyn Baby'?

    Lana Del Rey intended to collaborate with Lou Reed on 'Brooklyn Baby.' Unfortunately, he passed away on the day they were scheduled to meet. He is referenced in the lyrics: 'He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed.'

  5. Who is referenced in the line 'He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed'?

    'He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed' refers to Lana Del Rey's boyfriend at the time, Barrie-James O’Neill. The line also pays homage to legendary rocker Lou Reed.

  6. What genre or style does 'Brooklyn Baby' resemble?

    'Brooklyn Baby' has been described as having a melody reminiscent of 1960s girl-group hits. Miriam Coleman from Rolling Stone noted that Lana Del Rey's vocals are breathy and evoke this nostalgic style.

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