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Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

By: Lana Del Rey
Narrated by: Lana Del Rey
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 THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SPOKEN WORD POETRY COLLECTION FROM LANA DEL REY, VIOLET BENT BACKWARDS OVER THE GRASS

“Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and honest and not trying to be anything other than what they are and for that reason I’m proud of them, especially because the spirit in which they were written was very authentic.”—Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey brings her breathtaking poetry to life in an unprecedented audiobook. In this stunning spoken word performance, Lana Del Rey reads fourteen poems from her debut book Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass accompanied by music from Grammy Award-winning musician Jack Antonoff.

Lana’s debut book solidifies her further as “the essential writer of her times” (The Atlantic). This audiobook features Lana reading select poems from the book, including LA Who Am I to Love You?, The Land of 1,000 Fires, Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving, Never to Heaven, Tessa DiPietro, Happy, and several others. The result is an extraordinary poetic landscape that reflects the unguarded spirit of its creator. Entertainment & Celebrities Poetry Celebrity Heartfelt
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Love this, the recording sounds intimate and Lana’s poetry is beautiful. Highly recommend, especially when you’re listening while you’re in nature!

So good

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Her words are more perfect than my own, so how am I meant to review hers.
I could say the year wait for this book was worth it, I could say it has insight for her fans or that her voice is magical, mystical and enchanting but you must listen to understand.

Poetry > lyrics

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Both the performance and content of this poetry book is exceptional. Lana Del Rey is truly unique in her own right

MASTERPIECE

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This spoken poetry is beautiful and I urge everyone to listen to it. Each poems tell a unique story and Lana perfectly paints a picture of specific settings and characters. listen to this.

Lana curing my sadness.

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some of the poems and phases were just so memorable. “i plant violets everytime someone leaves me “ “i go to the beach with friends who don’t know i’m crazy, cause i can”
she’s a blessing , there were perfect poems highlighting the beauty and pain of being heartbroken and being alone. Lessons in not finding joy in materialistic things but romanticising life itself.

in awe

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