A/N THIS IS NOT AN ADDITIONAL CHAPTER. I've been frequently asked how Lana Del Rey's National Anthem connects to or relates to the relationship in which Jacob and Leah share. I thought it was obvious, but for those who didn't, here's my analysis.
Money is the anthem of success.
Money is the reason as to how and why The Queens were created.
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So before we go out, what's your address?
Before Jacob has the chance for a first impression, Leah judges him him without knowing his background or his "address."
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I'm your National Anthem.
After some time has passed, Leah feels important to Jacob.
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God, you're so handsome. Take me to the Hamptons; Bugatti Veyron
Leah's obviously attracted Jacob. After hearing of his past, she wants to know of the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
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He loves to romance 'em. Reckless abandon. Holdin' me for ransom, upper echelon.
This line refers to how flirtatious Jacob is with the other girls and how he hops from each one while stringing Leah along with what seems like no promise for a relationship.
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He says to "be cool" but, I don't know how yet.
"Not everyone in the world wants to hurt you." Leah is still trying to open up without getting hurt.
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Wind in my hair, hand on the back of my neck I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes, yes." (Yes.)
She enjoys his touch and wants just to have fun and hang with him like he does the other girls.
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Tell me I'm your National Anthem. (Ooh, yeah, baby, bow down,)(Making me so wow, now.)
Make me feel important and worthy cus you've impressed me, now I wanna impress you.
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Tell me I'm your National Anthem. (Sugar, sugar, how now,)(Take your body down town.)
She wants fuck. . .like now.
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Red, white, blue's in the skies. Summer's in the air and baby, Heaven's in your eyes.
Our relationship is hot like summer. You have pretty eyes.
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I'm your National Anthem. Money is the reason we exist. Everybody knows it. It's a fact. Kiss, kiss.
The Queens wouldn't be the The Queens without Carlisle's money. It's obvious in the way he pampers and spoils them.
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I sing the National Anthem, while I'm standing over your body hold you like a python.
She's referring back to their intimate first kiss during their game of spin the bottle.
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And you can't keep your hands of me, or your pants on.
From Leah's point of view, Jacob is a man whore and can't seem to gain self control over his hormones.
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See what you've done to me? Give me Chevron.
After realizing she's become jealous of the intimacy Jake and the other girls share, Leah's a bit on edge about the failing bitch front she puts on. This line means to give priority, importance, or rank. Like a National Anthem is of great importance to US society, so is the Chevron in its military.
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You said to "be cool" but I'm already coolest I said to "get real." Don't you know who you're dealing with?
After Emmett's altercation with Jacob, she sees he honestly does care for them, so she shows a softer and less angry side of herself. She realizes that she can be her true self around him.
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Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?
She reflects on whether or not she'll have a similar relationship with Jacob than when what she had with Carlisle. Will he pamper and spoil her the same way?
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It's a love story for the new age. For the six page, want a quick, sick rampage?
This new budding romance between them happened quickly, and how long it will last varies upon opinion. The six page refers to the New York Post's gossip section, comparing their romance to that of a celebrity's.
Wining and dining, drinking and driving. . .
Shes referring to the picture perfect marriage his parents had, as well as his mothers death.
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Excessive buying, overdosin', dyin', On our drugs and our love, And our dreams and our rage.
She's talking of the endless amounts of money Carlisle spends on them. Then she goes onto mention the welcoming affection and how open the other six girls show him.
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Blurring the lines between real and the fake.
Are the girls really who they appear to be? Are they really angels? Jacob looks beside all of their flaws as if to blur them out.
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Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me.
Before Jacob, she felt alone. She hasn't felt a man's affection since Carlisle.
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He will do very well. I can tell, I can tell. Keep me safe in his spell. Tower hotel.
After the Emmett incident, she has faith in him and feels safe as a princess would in a tower.
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Money is the anthem of success.
Money is the reason for The Queens.
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So put on mascara, and your party dress.
Get ready for another show.
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I'm your National Anthem. Boy, put your hands up. Give me a standing ovation.
Leah feels she and the girls obviously mean something to him. He's technically their first official fan.
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Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of Sweetness and danger. Queen of Saigon.
Welcome to The Coven. Beware : The Queens. The Queen of Saigon (along with King of Chevron) is referring to Ho Chi Minh City, previously named Saigon, the greatest city in Vietnam.
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Money is the anthem. God, you're so handsome. Money is the anthem of success.
Money is the reason. Leah finds Jacob attractive.