Part A of the song explores complex themes, including the narrator dealing with an

unstable self-image influenced by how others see them. The narrative also reveals a
personal experience of sexual assault and the lasting impact of feeling overly
sexualized, leading the narrator to adopt the hurtful label of an "American whore." This
struggle is noticeable in many survivors of sexual assault who may deal with
hypersexuality as a result of experiencing sex-related trauma.

The transition from the melancholic Part A to the more upbeat yet somber Part B mirrors
the narrator's state post-intoxication or reflects the abuser's altered mental state
post-intoxication (JIMMY ONLY LOVE ME WHEN HE WANNA GET HIGHHH),
highlighting the deep impact of the abuser on the narrator's emotions. From my point of
view, which I haven’t seen anyone mention before, (original era) it might represent the
victim reaching a breaking point (BUT I DON’T CARE BABYY I ALREADY LOST MY
MINNDDD), giving in to the abuse against their will. Eerie noises during the transition
create an unsettling atmosphere as if the victim and abuser are in a public space. The
background noises most likely suggest that grappling with a barrage of distressing
thoughts and memories, causing them to reach the point of blocking out their thoughts -
a way for the victim to shield themselves from the overwhelming psychological distress
until they ultimately yield to the overpowering force of the abuse. This is where Part B
begins. All the strange background noise gets shut down, the irregular beat gets
adjusted to a perfect 4/4 time signature at 162 BPM, and the narrator’s mental state
becomes seemingly different and perhaps more promiscuous as the narrator leans back
into that ‘American Whore’ label and mindset despite having just talked about how
damaging it is to them, which continues to illustrate the narrator’s struggles with
hypersexuality and self-image. The narrator seems to find it easier to adhere to the
labels being thrown at them (in this case, the label of ‘American Whore’) rather than
work towards peace (“I won’t testify I already fucked up my story”, and “This is the
experience of being an American whore”) which demonstrates both their unstable and
dependent self-image as well as their higher tendency to fall into addictive cycles and
impulsive behavior.

Moving on to part B, Lana strategically added it to attract modern listeners and boost its
potential for going viral. Releasing only Part A might not have gained the same
attention, causing Lana's powerful account of sexual assault to go unnoticed. Despite
this marketing strategy, Part B adds significantly to the song's overall meaning. It's
commonly interpreted as touching on themes of alcohol/drug abuse, sexual assault, or a
combination of both. The chorus of A&W takes inspiration from the 1959 song "Shimmy
Shimmy Ko Ko Bop" by Little Anthony & the Imperials. It may also reference or sample
the song ‘Earthquakes’, an outtake from the Ultraviolence album. The shared chorus
lines, "Jimmy Jimmy cocoa puff Jimmy Jimmy ride," connect A&W to Ultraviolence,
encouraging a closer look at the similarities between the two. The song addresses
someone or something named "Jimmy," leaving the specific reference, whether a
person, a drug addiction, or a symbolic feeling, unclear. Given the repeated mention of
"Jim" in Ultraviolence tracks like Earthquakes, Cult Leader, and the title track, the
identity of "Jimmy" in A&W might be closely tied to the mysterious "Jim" of Ultraviolence.
The narrator has been singing about Jim since the beginning of her career (but most
prominently since the release of Ultraviolence) and continues to make appearances into
her most recent album. (Damn what did Jimmy do to her….)

😔💔
Also 9 and a half years of UV yet we still don’t have a single clue about who or what Jim
is..Lord

Anyway here are some A&W and Ocean Blvd memes i found in my Pinterest Board

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