Lana Del Rey’s recent single “Henry, Come On” was released on April 11, 2025, and it’s everything fans expected–emotional and deeply personal. The song describes an ending relationship with a man who “flies too close to the sun”. She makes it clear to him she’s done with their “on and off cycle,” and she’s choosing to move on.
The song is the first single from her upcoming album. While thanking fans on Instagram, she revealed the album’s release date has been pushed back yet again. Originally set to release in 2024 under the title Lasso, the album has undergone multiple delays and a rebranding, now titled The Right Person Will Stay. All of the cancellations and uncertainties have left fans to speculate whether or not she will release the album at all.
Instrumentally, the song is simple. It has a guitar loop in the background with the occasional pedal steel. Lyrically, however, is a different story.
Listening feels like intruding on a private conversation between “Henry” and Lana Del Rey. Lyrics like “I mean, Henry, come on. Do you really think I’d choose it?” and “Do you really think I’d lose it on ya?” are brutally honest about their relationship. Rather than portraying her feelings through a metaphor, she sings it honestly, which makes the song feel that much more real.
But even in a song this straightforward, Lana finds a place for symbolism. A prime example is in the song title. “Henry” isn’t a name that means anything personal, instead, it’s a word for a specific type of man. The man would be emotionally distant and immature, hard to communicate with, and stubborn. Some fans believe the song may be inspired by her relationship with country singer Clayton Johnson, but the claim is yet to be confirmed or denied.
One line that really stood out was “But yesterday, I heard God say, ‘You were born to be the one to hold the hand of the man who flies too close to the sun’”. The lyric references a story in Greek mythology titled “The Legend of Icarus,” which follows a boy who became so confident in himself that he died. She positions herself as the one supposed to hold Henry’s hand and who is sacrificing her well-being by staying with him. It’s a metaphor that shows the pain of loving someone when you know it’s not good for you.
Despite the lack of promotion, the song topped at 16 on Spotify with over 3 million streams on release day. It shows how strong Lana’s fan base is and her ability to connect with listeners through emotional storytelling.
We really enjoyed listening to “Henry, Come On” and cannot wait to see what her upcoming album sounds like.
