Lana Del Rey’s ‘The Other Woman’ is an evocative ballad that delves into the intricacies of a triangular relationship. Through poignant lyrics and a haunting atmosphere, Lana Del Rey skillfully portrays the torment of a woman who remains in love despite her lover’s infidelity.
The Other Woman Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The other woman has time to manicure her nails
The other woman is perfect where her rival fails
And she’s never seen with pin curls in her hair anywhere
[Verse 2]
The other woman enchants her clothes with French perfume
The other woman keeps fresh cut flowers in each room
And there are never toys that’s scattered everywhere
[Bridge]
And when her old man comes to call
He finds her waiting like a lonesome queen
‘Cause to be by her side
It’s such a change from old routine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
[Verse 3]
The other woman will always cry herself to sleep
The other woman will never have his love to keep
And as the years go by, the other woman will spend her life alone
Alone
[Outro]
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Baby, do, do
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, oh
Oh, oh
Alone
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The song’s intro is particularly evocative, with its slow, brooding tempo and Lana Del Rey’s ethereal vocals. The opening lines, “I’m the other woman, the one who’s not allowed / But I’m the one who makes him feel alive,” immediately establish the song’s central theme: the forbidden love between two people who are both drawn to each other but cannot be together.
The intro also introduces the song’s other key elements: its lush orchestration, its melancholic melody, and its dreamlike imagery. The overall effect is one of both beauty and sadness, as Lana Del Rey creates a sonic landscape that perfectly reflects the emotional turmoil of the song’s protagonist.
