Black Beauty by Lana Del Rey Song Info
"Black Beauty" paints an intimate picture of heartache and sorrow. Through poignant imagery and passionate lyrics, Lana Del Rey draws a vivid portrait of a relationship gone wrong. The protagonist paints her nails, hair and the sky black, which represents her inescapable sadness. Additionally, her wearing of black leather for her wedding dress conveys her reluctance and despondence with this relationship, as does her choice of keeping her lips red to fake the illusion of cherries in the spring. The chorus conveys the hopelessness in this situation, as life is beautiful yet the person she loves cannot appreciate it. Ultimately, the song serves as a reminder of the importance of connecting with and appreciating the beauty of life, even in the darkest of moments.
