Lana Del Rey’s latest single, “Bluebird,” released April 18, 2025, marks a tender and introspective return to form. As the second single from her much-delayed tenth studio album—once titled Lasso and The Right Person Will Stay—the track weaves a dreamy tapestry of country-tinged melancholy and poetic depth.
Co-written with country songwriter Luke Laird and produced by Laird and Drew Erickson, “Bluebird” is a delicate ballad built on fingerpicked acoustic guitar and soft piano. Del Rey’s signature ethereal vocals glide over the sparse arrangement, evoking a lullaby-like calm that’s both soothing and stirring. Though rooted in Americana, the song retains the cinematic sorrow that has defined much of her discography.
Lyrically, “Bluebird” is a meditation on hope, healing, and emotional escape. The titular bird becomes a symbol of freedom and transformation, with Del Rey singing, “Just shoot for the sun ‘til I can finally run.” Fans and critics alike have drawn parallels to the Beatles’ “Blackbird”—both in tone and theme.
Del Rey revealed that the song was inspired by a real moment: a bird striking her window during a period of uncertainty. The incident became a metaphor for her own longing to break free, turning the line “little bird fly away” into a personal mantra.
The single has been met with widespread acclaim, topping listener polls and resonating deeply with fans. Following “Henry, Come On,” “Bluebird” continues Del Rey’s exploration of Americana while deepening her emotional narrative.
Though the album remains untitled and undated, “Bluebird” sets a hauntingly beautiful tone for what’s to come.
