Lana Del Rey’s latest single, “Bluebird,” released on April 18, 2025, delves into themes of self-healing and emotional clarity, inspired by a poignant real-life experience. In a recent Instagram video, Del Rey shared that the song was born from a personal moment of uncertainty when a bird flew into her bedroom window just before an emotionally charged reunion walk with a former partner. The bird’s survival and flight away served as a metaphor for her own journey towards healing and emotional clarity.

Musically, “Bluebird” is a sparse, fingerpicked ballad that aligns with Del Rey’s ongoing shift toward Americana influences, featuring acoustic guitar and harmonica. The raw production highlights the song’s emotionally charged lyrics, which depict the experience of a woman breaking free from an abusive relationship. The track has drawn comparisons to The Beatles’ 1968 song “Blackbird,” which also uses avian imagery to convey themes of freedom and transformation

“Bluebird” is the second single from Del Rey’s forthcoming tenth studio album, tentatively titled The Right Person Will Stay. The album, initially referred to as Lasso, has been delayed from its planned May 21 release to allow Del Rey more time to fully realize her artistic vision .​

Fans can look forward to Del Rey’s performance at the Stagecoach Festival on April 25, 2025, where she is expected to showcase “Bluebird” and other new material from her evolving musical journey.​