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"Margaret"
Song by Lana Del Rey
from the album Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
WrittenSeptember 2022
ReleasedMarch 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)
Length5:39
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Elizabeth Grant
  • Jack Antonoff

"Margaret" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey featuring Bleachers, from Del Rey's ninth studio album Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023). Named after actress Margaret Qualley, the then-fiancée of Del Rey's frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff, the song reflects on their relationship. A love ballad, the song received positive reviews from critics.

Background

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American actress Margaret Qualley, whom the song is named after.

Margaret was the last song written for Del Rey's ninth studio album Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, written in September 2022.[1] The song is a tribute to her long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff and his then-fiancée Margaret Qualley, for whom the song is named.[2][3][4] The song is written and produced by Del Rey and Antonoff, and features Bleachers.[5][6] "Margaret" narrates how Antonoff and Qualley first met.[7] Del Rey got the inspiration for the song after listening to Antonoff playing the piano and singing.[8] The song is described as a ballad and a love song, with the chorus repeating the phrase "When you know, you know".[6][9] Del Rey addressed the lyric by saying Antonoff and Qualley's relationship was a "when you know you know" situation.[8]

Live and cover versions

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Del Rey performed the song for the first time in April 2023 with Antonoff at the High Water Festival.[10] She later performed the song with Antonoff at the All Things Go Music Festival during her headlining set in October 2023, with Qualley in the crowd.[11] American singer Jeff Tweedy joined Bleachers to cover the song in May 2024.[12]

Reception

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Qualley referred to the song as "one of the craziest things to ever happen [to her]", further stating that she adored Del Rey. She said she cried during her first listen of the song.[13] The Los Angeles Times referred to the song as "tender".[14] NME called Margaret one of the most "beautiful and moving" songs of the record.[15] Billboard ranked the song number 9 from the album's 16 tracks, noting that Antonoff's deep and "wobbly" voice provided a pleasant contrast to Del Rey's.[16] The Independent praised the song, calling it the album's highlight.[9]

The lyric "I mean, join the party/By the way, the party is December 18" led to speculation that Del Rey had leaked the pair's wedding date. Qualley denied it, stating that Del Rey was "kind enough" to not put her real wedding date in the song.[17][18] The couple would get married on August 19, 2023.[19]

Charts

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Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[20] 34

Certifications

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Certifications for "Margaret"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[21] Platinum 40,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[22] Gold 25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Geraghty, Hollie (February 14, 2023). "Listen to Lana Del Rey's sprawling new single 'A&W'". NME. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  2. ^ Geraghty, Hollie (February 14, 2023). "Lana Del Rey reveals new song 'Margaret' is about Jack Antonoff's fiancée". NME. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  3. ^ Dolan, Leah (August 22, 2023). "Look of the Week: Is it ever okay to wear white to a wedding à la Lana Del Rey?". CNN. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  4. ^ D'Souza, Shaad (March 20, 2023). "Lana Del Rey: Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd review – arresting introspection". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  5. ^ "Margaret". Album of the Year. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Olsen, Mark (May 12, 2023). "Margaret Qualley addresses rumors that Lana Del Rey song spoiled her wedding date". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Spanos, Brittany (March 23, 2023). "Lana Del Rey's 'Did You Know There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' is Her Most Soul-Searching Album Yet". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Robinson, Kristin (February 24, 2023). "Why Lana Del Rey Is Opening Up About Her Family on 'Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd'". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Nugent, Annabel (March 24, 2023). "Lana Del Rey review, Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd: Alluring, introspective and a little long". The Independent. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  10. ^ Jones, Damian (April 16, 2023). "Watch Lana Del Rey debut 'Margaret' live with Jack Antonoff at Bleachers show". NME. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  11. ^ Bell, Sadie (October 2, 2023). "Watch Jack Antonoff Join Lana Del Rey to Play 'Margaret' — Her Tribute to His Wife Margaret Qualley". People. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  12. ^ Rigotti, Alex (May 30, 2024). "Watch Wilco's Jeff Tweedy join Bleachers to cover Lana Del Rey's 'Margaret'". NME. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  13. ^ "Margaret Qualley talks 'Drive-Away Dolls', Lana Del Rey song". Today. February 19, 2024. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  14. ^ Wood, Mikael (March 26, 2023). "Lana Del Rey's most personal album yet may just be her best". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  15. ^ Daly, Rhian (March 20, 2023). "Lana Del Rey – 'Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd' review: masterful, still". NME. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  16. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (March 24, 2023). "Lana Del Rey's 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd': All 16 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  17. ^ Grow, Kory (May 12, 2023). "No, Lana Del Rey Certainly Did Not Leak Jack Antonoff's Wedding Date in 'Margaret'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  18. ^ Jones, Damian (May 14, 2023). "Jack Antonoff's fiancée confirms Lana Del Rey did not leak couple's wedding date on 'Margaret'". NME. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  19. ^ Gibson, Kelsie (January 8, 2025). "Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff's Relationship Timeline". People. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  20. ^ "Lana Del Rey Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  21. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Lana Del Rey – Margaret" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  22. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 30, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Margaret in the search box.
  23. ^ "British single certifications – Lana Del Rey – Margaret". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
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