Discover the story of the song > Shades Of Cool – Lana Del Rey

The song is about the protagonist's romantic partner who is aloof and distant, with a cold heart and a longing for love and drugs. The protagonist loves him but can't fix him or change his behavior. Despite his flaws, she finds him unbreakable and unfixable, stuck in his own shades of cool. The song also touches on the partner's hot and cold behavior, which the protagonist finds frustrating but ultimately accepting.