: The song targets "New York hipster" clichés, featuring a protagonist who boasts about her musician boyfriend, her rare jazz collection, and her penchant for "Beat poetry on amphetamines".
You can listen to the Official Audio on YouTube or find the full text and annotations on Genius . Note that while there are many fan-made edits, there is no official music video for this track. Lana Del Rey - Brooklyn Baby (Official Audio) Lana Del ReyВ Brooklyn Baby
: The track has been certified Platinum in the U.S. and topped the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. Listening & Lyrics : The song targets "New York hipster" clichés,
"Brooklyn Baby" is a dreamy, satirical anthem by Lana Del Rey, released on June 8, 2014, as a single for her third studio album, Ultraviolence . Produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the song is celebrated for its lush, nostalgic sound and its sharp critique of New York hipster subculture. Key Background & Themes Lana Del Rey - Brooklyn Baby (Official Audio)
: Lana originally wrote the track with Lou Reed in mind and intended to record with him. Tragically, he passed away on the same day she arrived in New York to meet him. He is still mentioned by name in the lyrics ("I sing Lou Reed").