Leaving Henry: Lana Del Rey On Toxic Love

Following the release of the single Henry, Come On, Lana Del Rey surprised fans with another gift — one more preview of her upcoming album, The Right Person Will Stay, in the form of the single Bluebird. The track blends soft, warm instrumentation with lyrics that trace a search for inner freedom in the aftermath of trauma.

Lana Del Rey’s tenth studio album, initially titled Lasso before being renamed, marks a shift toward country and Southern Gothic influences. This direction, inspired by earlier tracks like Ride and Video Games, represents both a stylistic evolution and a return to Del Rey’s Americana roots, combining melancholic storytelling with stripped-down, intimate production.

Bluebird offers a portrait of vulnerability, freedom, and the fight to emotionally survive. The song speaks of surviving in a traumatic environment where escape seems impossible. The image of the bluebird symbolizes a sense of dissociation and split within the narrator — while one part of her feels trapped, another part, light as a bird, still holds the strength to fly toward the sun, toward a better life. At the same time, lines like “We both shouldn't be dealing with him” clearly suggest the presence of an abusive figure the protagonist is trying to flee.

This kind of intimate and psychologically layered lyricism complements the first single, Henry, Come On, which also depicts the unraveling of a toxic relationship. The songs echo one another through recurring motifs — both mention the bluebird, Henry, and Lana Del Rey herself, not just as a performer but as a character within the narrative, too. The album unfolds not merely as a series of songs, but as a lyrical journey between two archetypes: a man consumed by his own darkness and a woman who, through pain, learns to walk away with grace.

The full album is set for release in May — promising to complete an emotional arc these early singles have only begun to trace.