By Zoe Mellinger
Arts Editor
Lana Del Rey’s upcoming tenth studio album, “The Right Person Will Stay”, is already generating buzz for its shift into country, graceful lyrics, and emotional vulnerability. Though the album has yet to be released, fans are eagerly anticipating what many believe could be one of her most personal and unique projects yet.
“The Right Person Will Stay” marks Del Rey’s full embrace of country music. Prior to the album’s official debut, she previewed several of the tracks during her set at Stagecoach 2025, captivating both longtime fans and new country listeners alike.
The first pre-album single, “Henry, Come On,” introduces the record with slow-burning guitar strings and hushed vocals that melt into the chorus. Del Rey captures the ache of complicated love with her signature melancholic touch, now filtered through country-tinged instrumentation. Del Rey has cited classic country icons like Tammy Wynette and Emmylou Harris as inspirations, aiming to channel their emotional storytelling into her music.
A second pre-album track, “Bluebird,” blends soft guitar with poetic lyrics that use the image of a caged bird to explore themes of longing and emotional captivity. Del Rey’s voice floats through the verses with fragile beauty, drawing listeners into a story of heartbreak and cautious hope. Like much of the album, “Bluebird” leans into quiet, emotional storytelling.
“Say Yes To Heaven (Nashville Cut),” a long-awaited fan-favorite, has officially been confirmed as part of the album after years of circulating as an unreleased demo. Its acoustic version was met with immediate praise following Del Rey’s Stagecoach performance, fueling online speculation about how the rest of the album will sound. The song’s long-awaited debut has only heightened excitement, with fans now closely watching for any updates on a possible deluxe edition or follow-up release.
Some fans have noticed clues suggesting the album title “The Right Person Will Stay” may still be tentative. In recent interviews and social media interactions, Del Rey has hinted at alternate titles like Lasso Me In or simply Lasso.
While full production details remain under wraps, early previews and live performances suggest a strong presence of acoustic instruments such as banjos, fiddles, and steel guitars. The slower, emotional pacing teased so far points to a cohesive narrative built on themes of nostalgia, loss, and quiet strength.
The album cover, already revealed, features a hazy photograph of Del Rey seated on a worn-out porch in denim and lace. The rustic aesthetic and muted tones reflect her new musical direction. Although many have praised her pivot toward country, some listeners have expressed concern that the album may lean too heavily into melancholic repetition. Still, for most fans, the consistency in tone is part of what makes Del Rey’s work so emotionally captivating.
With heartfelt lyrics, atmospheric visuals, and a genre-blending soundscape on the horizon, Lana Del Rey’s
“The Right Person Will Stay” is shaping up to be a bold and moving entry in her discography.
The album will be released through Interscope and Polydor Records. It will be available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, and iHeart.For more information, visit lanadelrey.com.
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