"Happiness Is a Butterfly" is the melancholic 13th track on Lana Del Rey 's critically acclaimed 2019 album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! . Released on August 30, 2019, the song was co-written and produced by Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff , with additional production by Rick Nowels. Core Themes & Song Meaning
: The title is a direct reference to a famous quote—often attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne —suggesting that happiness is like a butterfly: if you pursue it, it remains just out of reach, but if you sit quietly, it may alight upon you. Lana Del Rey - Happiness Is A Butterfly MP3
Sonically, the song aligns with the "sadcore" and dream pop aesthetics that define much of Del Rey's career. "Happiness Is a Butterfly" is the melancholic 13th
: Lyrically, Lana describes getting involved in "bad situations with bad people". She acknowledges the pain and "red flags" in her relationship but expresses a resigned desire to stay, feeling that she is already "cursed" or too hurt for additional pain to matter. Core Themes & Song Meaning : The title
The track is a slow soft-rock ballad that explores the elusive nature of joy and the complexities of a turbulent relationship.
"Happiness Is a Butterfly" is the melancholic 13th track on Lana Del Rey 's critically acclaimed 2019 album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! . Released on August 30, 2019, the song was co-written and produced by Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff , with additional production by Rick Nowels. Core Themes & Song Meaning
: The title is a direct reference to a famous quote—often attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne —suggesting that happiness is like a butterfly: if you pursue it, it remains just out of reach, but if you sit quietly, it may alight upon you.
Sonically, the song aligns with the "sadcore" and dream pop aesthetics that define much of Del Rey's career.
: Lyrically, Lana describes getting involved in "bad situations with bad people". She acknowledges the pain and "red flags" in her relationship but expresses a resigned desire to stay, feeling that she is already "cursed" or too hurt for additional pain to matter.
The track is a slow soft-rock ballad that explores the elusive nature of joy and the complexities of a turbulent relationship.