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"Gods & Monsters" is a song that explores the darker side of fame and addiction, suggesting that the pursuit of pleasure and escape can ultimately lead to a loss of innocence and a feeling of being disconnected from the divine.
The song explores themes of fame, addiction and the loss of innocence. The song talks about living in a world filled with gods and monsters and being an angel who has gotten herself into trouble. The narrator seeks various forms of escapism, including fame, drugs, and love to ease her pain and help her forget her troubles.
Lana seems to be referencing the idea of "lost innocence" throughout the song, discussing how she was once pure and angelic but has now become someone who is seeking out dark and dangerous experiences. She sings that she is living like Jim Morrison, who himself was known for his wild and self-destructive ways. The line "life imitates art" suggests that the narrator is living out a fantasy that is inspired by movies, music, and other forms of art.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that nothing can take the narrator's soul away. Although she may be living recklessly, she is determined to enjoy the moment and experience everything that life has to offer. The bridge section of the song suggests a desire to escape reality altogether, with the narrator asking if she can become someone's "baby" if she gets a little prettier.
It is the sixth track of Lana Del Rey's third EP, Paradise.
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