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Bluebird (Lana Del Rey song)

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"Bluebird"
Promotional single by Lana Del Rey
ReleasedApril 18, 2025 (2025-04-18)
GenreCountry folk
Length4:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lana Del Rey singles chronology
"Henry, Come On"
(2025) 		"Bluebird"
(2025)
Audio video
"Bluebird" on YouTube

"Bluebird" is a song by American singer-songwriter, and record producer Lana Del Rey. It was released on April 18, 2025, via Interscope and Polydor Records, as the first promotional single from her upcoming tenth studio album.

Background

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Del Rey released "Bluebird" as the first promotional single from her forthcoming album, following "Henry, Come On".[1] The song was co-written with Luke Laird and co-produced by Laird and Drew Erickson,[2] featuring a fingerpicked arrangement that reflects a continued interest in Americana and country elements.[3][4] Although the album was previously referred to as Lasso and The Right Person Will Stay, its final title and release date have not been officially confirmed.[5] She performed at Stagecoach in late April, following her 2024 Coachella headlining appearance.[5][6][7]

Composition

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"Bluebird" is a sparse, fingerpicked country folk[8] ballad[9] that aligns with Del Rey's ongoing shift toward Americana influences, featuring acoustic guitar and harmonica.[10] According to Nylon, the raw production highlights the song's emotionally charged lyrics, which depict the experience of a woman in an abusive relationship. The track continues Del Rey's exploration of minimalist storytelling, relying on understated instrumentation to underscore its themes.[1]

Critical reception

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People noted that the lyrics and sound of "Bluebird" have drawn comparisons to the Beatles' 1968 song "Blackbird", which also uses avian imagery to convey themes of freedom and transformation. Lines such as "Blackbird singing in the dead of night / Take these sunken eyes and learn to see" and "You were only waiting for this moment to be free" reflect similar emotional territory.[11] Jon Pareles from The New York Times, cited "Bluebird" amongst the "best new releases", praising its "relaxed waltz tempo, acoustic guitar picking, dulcet strings and an innocent warble in her voice".[12] In June 2025, the song was listed in The New York Times list of the 10 best songs of 2025 thus far.[13]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Bluebird"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 86
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[15] 14
Netherlands (Single Tip)[16] 26
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] 3
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[18] 18
UK Singles (OCC)[19] 80
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[20] 25

References

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  1. ^ a b Kickham, Dylan (April 18, 2025). "LANA DEL REY'S "BLUEBIRD" LYRICS, EXPLAINED". Nylon. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  2. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (April 18, 2025). "Lana Del Rey – "Bluebird"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  3. ^ Jenke, Tyler (April 18, 2025). "Lana Del Rey Soars High on New 'Bluebird' Single: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  4. ^ Madison E. Goldberg (April 19, 2025). "Lana Del Rey Breaks Down the Meaning Behind Her New Song 'Bluebird'". People. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Monroe, Jazz (April 18, 2025). "Lana Del Rey Shares New Song "Bluebird": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  6. ^ Franklin, Mckinley (April 17, 2025). "Lana Del Rey Releases "Bluebird," Second Single From Newly Untitled Album". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  7. ^ Fu, Eddie (April 18, 2025). "Lana Del Rey Unveils New Song "Bluebird": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  8. ^ Rodulfo, Grace. "Track Review: Bluebird // Lana Del Rey". The Indiependant. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  9. ^ Zemler, Emily (April 18, 2025). "LANA DEL REY SHARES INTIMATE BALLAD 'BLUEBIRD'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  10. ^ Schütz, Violaine (April 18, 2025). "What we know about Lana Del Rey's upcoming album". Numéro. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  11. ^ Watts, Marina (April 18, 2025). "Lana Del Rey Releases Hauntingly Dreamy Single 'Bluebird' — Listen". People. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  12. ^ Pareles, Jon (April 18, 2025). "Lana Del Rey's Foreboding Lullaby, and 7 More New Songs". The New York Times. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  13. ^ Caramanica, Jon; Pareles, Jon (June 10, 2025). "The Best Songs of 2025, So Far". The New York Times. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  14. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 17, 2025)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of May 14, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  16. ^ "Dutch Single Tip 26/04/2025" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  17. ^ "Official Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. April 25, 2025. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  18. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 17" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  20. ^ "Lana Del Rey Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
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