Infamous pop star Lana Del Rey unexpectedly gifted fans with the previously leaked track, “Say Yes To Heaven,” on May 19th.
SOUND
This track has a soft and graceful instrumental, allowing for Lana's haunting vocals to be the main focal point for listeners. The looping guitar riff in the track is spacey due to reverb, and it gets layered with chords further into the track, adding more body to the instrumental. There is very light percussion, with a faded kick drum coming in at the chorus. Towards the end of the track, there is a contribution of strings, adding to the elegant nature of the track. The sound on this track earns a 7/10 on the Intersect Rating Scale.
LYRICS
This track details the deep devotion that Lana has for her lover. She uses religious metaphors to express the perfection that would come with the relationship, singing, “Say yes to heaven, say yes to me”. Here, she guarantees that her love and devotion will be a heavenly experience. Although Lana appears so devoted, this relationship seems to have its ups and down, as she also sings, “If you go, I'll stay, You come back, I'll be right here.” Lana has to fight for this love, but it proves to be rewarding due to her persistence. She earns an 8/10 on the Intersect Rating Scale for her lyrics.
ART BEHIND THE TRACK
This track has been highly sought out by fans since its original leak in 2016. It gained heavy traction on social media platforms like TikTok and Youtube. Lana dropped this track with no warning, positively surprising many fans. She has received much praise and many accolades on social media for how the final cut of the song turned out; for this, she receives a 7/10 on the Intersect Rating Scale for her art.
Overall she has earned a 7/10 on the Intersect Rating Scale.
Stream "Say Yes To Heaven" below.