Lana Del | Rey- West Coast

The chorus includes a guitar riff that interpolates the opening of the Beatles' "And I Love Her". The Music Video

The black-and-white visual—directed by Vincent Haycock—perfectly captures the "hazy, sun-stroked" aesthetic of the song. It features classic Del Rey tropes: smoking in convertibles, crashing waves, and a surreal finale where she appears to be engulfed in flames. Lana Del Rey- West Coast

"West Coast" remains one of most definitive tracks, marking a pivotal shift from the baroque pop of Born to Die toward a grittier, psychedelic rock sound . Released on April 14, 2014 , as the lead single for her sophomore album Ultraviolence , the song was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Sonic Shift and Composition The chorus includes a guitar riff that interpolates

It blends surf-rock and psychedelic rock with layered, whispered vocals and heavy percussion. "West Coast" remains one of most definitive tracks,

The track is famous for its unconventional structure and dramatic tempo changes. While the verses maintain a steady 123 BPM, the chorus decelerates to a "sedated" 50 BPM, creating a disorienting, hypnotic effect that Del Rey felt reflected her own psychological state.