Strange Love

Lana Del Rey's 'Strange Love' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of an unconventional romance. The song opens with the singer addressing a mysterious lover, referred to as 'stranger' and 'strange love.' This sets the tone for a relationship that is both intriguing and enigmatic. The repeated questions, 'Would you be mine?' and 'Am I what you’re dreaming of?' suggest a yearning for connection and understanding, while also highlighting the uncertainty and complexity of their bond.

The narrative unfolds with a chance meeting on a desert road, where the singer's car breaks down and the stranger arrives on a black motorcycle. This imagery evokes a sense of fate and destiny, as if their paths were meant to cross. The subsequent scenes of dancing under Christmas lights and sharing intimate moments in a secluded town further emphasize the surreal and almost cinematic quality of their relationship. The use of vivid, contrasting imagery—such as the 'dark black night' and 'lightning and thunder'—adds to the song's dreamlike atmosphere.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that both individuals carry emotional baggage and have experienced dark times. The line 'You have a dark heart, like mine' suggests a shared understanding of pain and suffering, which forms the basis of their connection. Despite this, there is a sense of hope and redemption, as the singer offers love and comfort, saying, 'Let me show you you’ll be fine.' This duality of darkness and light, pain and healing, is a recurring theme in Lana Del Rey's music, making 'Strange Love' a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and human connection.