Lana Del Rey Unveils New Single ‘Henry, Come On’
Lana Del Rey Rides Back into the Spotlight with New Single "Henry, Come On"
Giddyup, music lovers! Lana Del Rey is back in the saddle, and this time she’s trading her vintage glam for a heart-tugging cowgirl ballad. The iconic singer-songwriter has released “Henry, Come On,” her first single since her collaboration with Quavo last July and her first solo offering in two years. This track serves as the lead single from her eagerly anticipated 10th studio album, The Right Person Will Stay, which is set for release on May 21.
“Henry, Come On” encapsulates the melancholic introspection that Del Rey is renowned for, with lyrics that haunt the listener and a soundscape that drifts like the desert wind. “It’s not because of you that I turned out so dangerous,” she croons on the ethereal chorus. “Yesterday, I heard God say, ‘It’s in your blood.’” This striking blend of personal reflection and dreamy melody promises to draw listeners into Del Rey’s unique sonic universe.
Fans have been hungry for new music since Del Rey first teased “Henry” in November, when she announced her album’s release date on Instagram. “Happy for you to hear a few songs coming up before Stagecoach,” she wrote, hinting at an exciting lineup full of surprises. Just two weeks from now, Lana is set to take the stage as the headline act for the first night of Stagecoach, where she’ll unveil a “very special country set” that will feature new material—certainly an enticing prospect for her devoted fanbase.
The song’s arrival is timely, especially as Del Rey has been teasing its release for over a year. Last year, she gave fans a taste of the ballad by sharing a brief snippet, and just weeks before the single dropped, she revealed striking cover art that showcased her in a flowing white lace dress and a signature red lip, solidifying her status as the quintessential Americana muse.
“Henry, Come On” is not only a fresh taste of what’s to come on her album, but it also serves as a glimpse into Del Rey’s exploration of country music—a genre she has hinted at since the beginning of her current project. Originally titled Lasso, the album was supposed to drop last fall, but has seemingly evolved into something more nuanced. Speaking at a Billboard pre-Grammy event, Del Rey spoke candidly about her intentions: “If you can’t already tell by our award winners and our performers, the music business is going country… It’s happening.”
By August 2024, she reaffirmed this vision in an interview with Vogue, stating, “All my albums are somewhat rooted in Americana… It will just be a little lighter lyrically, and more pointed in a classic country, American, or Southern Gothic production.” With “Henry, Come On” as the first taste of this new direction, it looks like Del Rey is poised to take her audience on a captivating ride through the American landscape.
As we anticipate more tracks from The Right Person Will Stay, one can only hope that Del Rey has more surprises up her sleeve before she dons her cowboy boots and rides into the desert sun. For now, listeners can indulge in the heartache and beauty of “Henry, Come On”—a single that reaffirms Lana Del Rey’s position as one of music’s most mesmerizing storytellers.
Listen to “Henry, Come On” below and get ready for the journey ahead.
