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for her album ''

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'' (2015). It was released as the album's first promotional single on August 21, 2015. Written by Del Rey and

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" by English singer-songwriter

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from his eponymous second studio album. Del Rey stated that the song is her favorite from ''Honeymoon'', describing it as "jazzy".

Background and release

The song premiered via Del Rey's "Honeymoon Hotline", a hotline set up for fans to receive updates on the album direct from Del Rey herself, as well as have access to other content, such as lectures. On August 21, 2015, the official audio was uploaded to Del Rey's

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channel. The same day, "Terrence Loves You" was made available in digital download.

Composition

"Terrence Loves You" is a

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. It has been described as "hypnotic", with Del Rey singing over piano, strings, and a "moaning" saxophone. The song contains an interpolation of the song "

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" by English singer-songwriter

from his eponymous second studio album. The song opens with isolated guitar notes plucked and dropped, before moving into the distance as piano chords appear, followed by violins, and, Del Rey's vocals. The chorus is delivered in an operatic style and lyrically talks about strength in the face of abandonment. Throughout the chorus, there are brief saxophone sections inserted and Bowie references with lyrics such as "Ground control to

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/ Can you hear me all night long?".

Critical reception

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'' called the song "hypnotic" and praised Del Rey's vocal performance.

Charts

References

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