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Alright, let’s just say it: Lana Del Rey doesn’t make music — she builds entire emotional landscapes. And her song “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”? Yeah, it’s one of those tracks that sits with you long after it’s done playing.
The title alone is a head-tilt moment. Like, what tunnel? Why do I care? But then you listen — and suddenly you do care. It’s not really about some literal tunnel (though yes, there is one in Long Beach). It’s about being forgotten, being unseen, and that quiet ache most of us pretend isn’t there.
So… What’s Up With That Tunnel?
Okay, a little trivia for context: the Jergins Tunnel is a real place. It’s this old pedestrian tunnel under Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, California. Forgotten by most, sealed off from the public — just sitting there with its own silent history.
But trust Lana to take that and turn it into something emotional. In her hands, the tunnel becomes a metaphor — a symbol of being hidden away, even though there’s beauty there. Of being out of sight, and maybe out of mind.
She’s not singing about infrastructure. She’s talking about herself, and maybe us, too.
The Chorus Will Hit You in the Feels
“Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard? Don’t forget me…”
Those lines sound simple, but they sting if you’ve ever felt invisible. It’s like she’s whispering through the music, asking not to fade from memory. It’s soft, almost fragile — but powerful.
Lana doesn’t scream. She doesn’t need to. She lets the sadness do the heavy lifting. And somehow, that makes it even heavier.
Vulnerability in Every Line
The whole song feels like it’s written in lowercase. You know what I mean? Like someone’s late-night thoughts they didn’t mean to say out loud.
There’s this raw honesty in the way she writes. She’s not trying to impress anyone — she’s just putting it all out there: the loneliness, the beauty, the fear of being left behind.
And it works. Because let’s be honest — we’ve all felt like that tunnel at some point. Quiet. Forgotten. Still beautiful inside, but unseen.
A Quick Met Gala Side Note (Because… Fashion)
By the way, remember how Lana Del Rey at the Met Gala became the moment? People couldn’t stop talking about her look — haunting, elegant, and totally on-brand. Just like her music.
And while her Met Gala appearance was a visual masterpiece, “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” is more of an emotional one. It’s that same Lana energy — mysterious, poetic, and drenched in vintage sadness — but in sound form.
Final Thoughts
Lana has a way of turning forgotten corners of the world — and the heart — into art. This song, with all its vulnerability and soft pleading, is just one more example of that.
So next time you hear “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”, don’t just play it in the background. Really listen. Hear what she’s not saying out loud. Feel the silence between the lines.
Because maybe it’s not just about her.
Maybe it’s about all of us.
