Discover the story of the song > hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have – but I have it – Lana Del Rey

The song talks about the struggles of the protagonist, who feels like she's constantly being tested and compared to the rich debutantes she sees around her. She reveals that she's been through tough times and has only found solace in writing and performing on stage. Despite the pain she carries with her, she holds onto hope, even though she knows it can be dangerous for someone like her.