229 Quotes by Lana Del Rey

When I was very young I was sort of floored by the fact that my mother and my father and everyone I knew was going to die one day, and myself too. I had a sort of a philosophical crisis. I couldn't believe that we were mortal.

I didn't live at school, I lived where I could and studied what I enjoyed studying. I took what I wanted from that education but was making my first record at the same time. I don't know anyone from school. I was just leading a different life. I was really interested in writing and other things.

I knew I wanted to do something creative. I didn't think I'd have the luxury of doing something like that, because I didn't know anyone who had pursued anything they really adored, but I had dreams for singing or writing.

When I was young I felt really overwhelmed and confused by the desire not to end up in an office, doing something I didn't believe in.

I love to sing and I really love to write, but in terms of being onstage, I'm not that comfortable, which I think is sort of clear.

I write my own songs. I made my own videos. I pick my producers. Nothing goes out without my permission. It's all authentic.

Feeling like you're respected among the people who do the same thing you do is incredible and necessary.

My music is a luxury.

I don't really have any gimmicks. I don't actually do anything that's strange. I don't even wear weird things.