Lana Del Rey 'retires' controversial song inspired by Harvey Weinstein character

Lana Del Rey will no longer perform her song Cola, which is believed to be about Harvey Weinstein.

The song appeared on the singer's 2012 Paradise EP and contains some of her most sexually explicit lyrics.

Lana says when she wrote the track, she was imagining someone like Harvey Weinstein giving gifts to a young star.

"When I wrote that song, I suppose I had like a Harvey Weinstein/Harry Winston type of character in mind," she told MTV.

"I envisioned, like, a benevolent, diamond-bestowing-upon-starlets visual, like a Citizen Kane or something.

"I thought it was funny at the time, and I obviously find it really sad now.

"I support the women who have come forward. I think they're really brave for doing that."

Lana, 32, said she was concerned about the song's lyrics when news about accusations against Harvey Weinstein emerged.

Kate Beckinsale and Gwyneth Paltrow are among more than 50 women who've come forward with allegations ranging from rape to sexual harassment.

He's admitted his behaviour has "caused a lot of pain" but describes many of the allegations as "patently false".

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When asked if she would now "retire" the song from her live shows, Lana said: "Definitely. That would be the only right thing to do.

"I don't feel comfortable with it now. I thought of that right away."

The official lyrics include the line "Ah he's in the sky with diamonds", which was reportedly changed from the line "Harvey's in the sky with diamonds".

The song also contains references to Lana liking "men who are older" and the character in question cheating on his wife.

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