Lana Del Rey- — West Coast

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.

It blends surf-rock and psychedelic rock with layered, whispered vocals and heavy percussion. 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 chorus includes a guitar riff that interpolates

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. "West Coast" remains one of most definitive tracks,

"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