I Talk To Jesus

Lana Del Rey's 'I Talk To Jesus' is a poignant reflection on personal history, lost love, and the search for salvation. The song begins with the artist revisiting her roots in Alabama, confronting the stark changes and the loss of familiarity in her life. The lyrics 'What the fuck happened here?' and 'Where are the trailer parks? And where all the Christmas lights?' suggest a sense of displacement and a yearning for the simpler, more joyous times of the past. The mention of Christmas lights could symbolize warmth and happiness, now missing from her life.

The narrative then shifts to a past relationship, where her former boyfriend introduced her to the teachings of Jesus, specifically the 'red' words in the Bible, which are traditionally the direct quotations of Christ. This relationship is depicted as a source of purity and hope, with the couple playfully imagining a future together. However, the relationship ends, and the artist expresses regret over her decisions that led to its demise. The repeated chorus 'I want Jesus to take me out this life baby' and 'I talk to Jesus' indicates a plea for divine intervention and guidance, a desire to be saved from the pain and confusion of her current circumstances.

The song concludes with an admission of the difficulty in staying true and good in a 'world where everything's so black and blue.' The lyrics convey a struggle with personal demons and the challenges of living up to one's moral standards. Del Rey's candid conversation with Jesus throughout the song serves as a metaphor for seeking redemption and the hope for a new beginning, free from past mistakes and the weight of a troubled life.