The Blackest Day - Lana Del Rey

"The Blackest Day" is the longest track on Lana Del Rey's 2015 album Honeymoon , clocking in at 6 minutes and 5 seconds. It is widely recognized by fans and critics as a raw, cinematic exploration of the five stages of grief following a devastating breakup.

It features a mix of alternative pop, jazz, rock, and trap .

The first verse finds her refusing to accept the breakup ("I don't really wanna break up... you were wrong").

The bridge subtly incorporates the melody of "I Will Follow Him" by Peggy March.

Produced by Lana Del Rey alongside Rick Nowels and Kieron Menzies. Thematic Analysis: The 5 Stages of Grief