Lana Del Rey Hints at ‘Henry, Come On’ Ahead of Upcoming Album Release
Lana Del Rey has given everyone a cryptic teaser for one of her tracks, Henry, Come On, off her forthcoming album, The Right Person Will Stay. She posted on Instagram a photo with the song title laid over what seems to be its cover art. Leaving no other comment, the singer-songwriter's mysterious gaze into the camera has left fans hankering for when the track will drop.
A Familiar Name for Loyal Fans
Though with no confirmed release date, Henry, Come On has fans of Lana Del Rey who might truly recognize the title. The artist's beautiful white lace outfit, softly waved hair, and bare red lips are all depicted in the trailer, setting the mood for her melancholic compositions.
Album and Tour Plans in Motion
Back in December, Del Rey announced that The Right Person Will Stay would arrive on May 21, also revealing that she planned to unveil a few songs ahead of its official release. At the time, she referred to Henry, which has now been clarified as Henry, Come On. Interestingly, the track has been on fans’ radar for over a year, as she initially teased a snippet of it in early 2024.
Del Rey's promotional tour coincides with her upcoming live performances: she is finally set to perform at the infamous country festival Stagecoach in Indio on April 25, 2025. The festival promises a "very special country set" for Del Rey's performance on the Palomino Stage while Zach Bryan headlines the Mane Stage that evening. Following Stagecoach, Del Rey will go on to stage stadium-sized concert dates across June in the UK and Ireland.
Collaborators and Country Influence
January 2024 was when the fans first got a feel for Henry, Come On, with Del Rey putting a brief snippet on her Instagram. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of Luke Laird, the well-known Nashville composer and producer, on Billboard's country music charts. The two-time Grammy winner, Laird was also in on the charmer Space Cowboy with Kacey Musgraves.
Apart from Laird, the recent teaser also tagged longtime Del Rey collaborator Dean Reid, a key figure throughout her production team over the years. Drew Erickson is another key player in the production of this song who also worked on Blue Banisters and Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?
A Glimpse at the Lyrics
The lyrics of Henry, Come On suggest a deep country influence, a direction Del Rey previously hinted at when she was working on an album initially titled Lasso. With minimal acoustic instrumentation, the song’s first lines evoke longing and heartbreak:
“I mean, Henry, come on/ Do you think I’d really choose it?/ All this off and on, Henry, come on/ I mean, baby, come on/ Do you think I’d really lose it on ya?/ If you did nothin’ wrong, Henry, come on.”
The track’s chorus further cements its country essence, painting an image of an old-fashioned farewell: “Last call, hey, y’all/ Hang his hat up on the wall/ Tell him that his cowgirl is gone/ Come on and giddyup.”
As fans eagerly await more details, Del Rey’s subtle yet effective promotional tactics continue to fuel excitement for her next era. With a mix of country and signature melancholic themes, The Right Person Will Stay is shaping up to be a compelling addition to her discography.
