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"Violets for Roses" seems to be a message of empowerment and a reminder that one's individuality should never be compromised for the sake of someone else's desires.
The song appears to be a song about self-discovery and standing up against a controlling and manipulative partner. The opening verses describe the beauty of the city and a feeling of excitement for new beginnings. The chorus, however, reveals that the narrator has been forced to change herself by her partner, who wants her to conform to his ideals and desires. The chorus specifically mentions how the partner tried to take away the very things that make the narrator happy and define her individuality, symbolized by the violets and pink toes. The post-chorus repeats the idea that the partner is trying to change the narrator, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself.
The second verse touches on the idea of political rallies and the aftermath of protests. It's possible that these lines are a subtle nod to the ongoing social and political unrest in the United States during the time the song was released. The song ends with the narrator expressing happiness and freedom, exemplified by the image of girls running around in summer dresses with their masks off - a metaphor for shedding societal expectations and embracing one's true self.
It is the eight track of Lana Del Rey's eighth studio album, Blue Banisters.
Also Lana Del Rey talks about break-dancing. Which is an awesome visual.
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