Del Rey utilizes her signature dreamy and melancholic delivery , which critics have described as both "haunting" and "somber". Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful

Released on , " Young and Beautiful " is a landmark orchestral pop ballad by Lana Del Rey , serving as the lead single for the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of The Great Gatsby . It has since become one of her most iconic works, certified 6x Platinum in the U.S. and inducted into the Spotify Billions Club in 2023. Core Themes and Lyrics

It explores the tension between material wealth (symbolized by "diamonds" and " Bel Air ") and the "aching soul," questioning if love is conditional on physical appearance.