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"Text Book" explores the singer's desire for a father figure and her relationship with a man who she sees as a replacement for her absent father. The lyrics suggest that Lana has a longing for a father she never had and that she found a substitute in the man she is singing about. The song mentions Brentwood, which is where Lana grew up, and how she thought she had found the father she wanted in that place.
The chorus talks about rewriting history and doing a dance with the man because of their shared love for Thunderbirds, which was also a car that Lana's father once had. She admits that she is different from the girl he wants her to be but believes that their differences could set her free. The phrase "Black Lives Matter" is also mentioned, and it seems to suggest that the relationship is a kind of rebellion against social norms and expectations.
In the outro, Lana reflects on the idea that life goes on with or without her father figure, represented by the phrase "Old Man River keeps rollin'". The song is a melancholic reflection on the singer's longing for a relationship with her father and her search for a surrogate. It's a poignant exploration of the complex emotions surrounding the absence of a father.
It is the opening track from Lana Del Rey's eighth studio album, Blue Banisters.
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