is a slow-paced trap-pop song by American singer Lana Del Rey featuring rapper A$AP Rocky. It was released on July 12, 2017, as the fourth single from her fifth studio album, Lust for Life . 🎵 Song Overview
The chorus toys with the word "groupie," leaning into the idea of submitting to intense adoration while searching for genuine connection away from the spotlight.
The track highlights the unique intersection of Lana Del Rey’s signature vintage Hollywood melancholia and A$AP Rocky’s modern hip-hop swagger. It served as a double-single drop alongside another famous collaboration between the pair, "Summer Bummer". A Major BPM: ~176 Length: 4 minutes and 24 seconds Writers: Lana Del Rey, A$AP Rocky, and Rick Nowels 📝 Lyrical Meaning and Themes
Del Rey's verses describe the difficulty of sharing a lover with massive crowds of admiring fans ("It's so hard sometimes with a star / When you have to share him with everybody").
The song explores the complicated dynamics of being in a romantic relationship with a famous musician while dealing with the realities of shared fame.
A$AP Rocky's verse flips the dynamic, rapping from the perspective of a famous partner watching his girl stand out "side stage," noting that she "ain't got no time for no groupie love" because their bond is real. 🎹 Production and Background
There is a rare alternate mix of the song found on certain vinyl pressings with a slightly different lyrical variation in the second verse. Groupie Love (song) - Lana Del Rey Wiki | Fandom
After recording an initial verse, A$AP Rocky actually returned months later to rewrite his lines and subtly shift the production to what is heard on the album today.