It's a message of self-acceptance and valuing individuality over conforming to societal norms.

Overall, the song is about how being wild and free-spirited is not something to be ashamed of and that true love should accept and embrace all aspects of one's personality. In the second verse, Del Rey wonders if her lover would still support her if she stopped performing music and started going to bars, drinking, and sharing stories. She's aware that her public image may not be entirely positive, but she's okay with it as long as she's true to herself and her lover loves her for who she is. In the chorus, Del Rey sings about leaving Calabasas and embracing her 'wild' side. The pre-chorus speaks to how being with her lover has been a convoluted journey, but that it’s all been worth it in the end. In the first verse, Del Rey talks about how seeing pictures of her lover on Sunset Boulevard drives her crazy, but smoking cigarettes helps her understand the smog. Lyrics:What would you do if I told youYou made me crazyTo see your pretty pics on Sunset BoulevardAnd it makes me lazySo I smoke cigarettesJust to understan. The song is centered around the idea of being 'wild at heart' and how this quality can both attract and repel people. 'Wild at Heart' by Lana Del Rey is a love song that is about staying true to oneself in a world that can be superficial.

Wild at heart song