Lana Del Reyв 13 Beaches -

: A Georgetown University study that positions Del Rey as a "cultural critic" who uses songs like this to rebel against her passive role as a media object. It discusses the song through the lenses of feminism, nostalgia, and the American Dream.

: Del Rey has noted that the lyric "dripping peaches" was inspired by the surrealist imagery of Salvador Dalí. Lana Del ReyВ 13 Beaches

: Lana Del Rey has stated the song is literally about driving past 13 different beaches between Santa Monica and Ventura until she found one without paparazzi. : A Georgetown University study that positions Del

: Critics at Billboard and PopMatters analyze the "black beaches" motif as a symbol for both personal heartbreak and the "noir" complexity of her public life. Lana Del Rey: Lust for Life - PopMatters : Lana Del Rey has stated the song