Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a music career. After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey's breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she subsequently signed a recording contract with Polydor and Interscope. She achieved critical and commercial success with her second album, Born to Die (2012), which contained the sleeper hit "Summertime Sadness". Del Rey's third album, Ultraviolence (2014), featured greater use of guitar-driven instrumentation and debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200. Her fourth and fifth albums, Honeymoon (2015) and Lust for Life (2017), saw a return to the stylistic traditions of her earlier releases, while her critically acclaimed sixth album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), explored soft rock. Her next studio albums, Chemtrails Over the Country Club and Blue Banisters, followed in 2021. Her ninth studio album, โDid you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvdโ was released on all platforms March 24th 2023. It includes singles like the title track - "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd", "A&W", and "The Grants".
Del Rey has collaborated on soundtracks for visual media; in 2013, she wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed musical short Tropico and released "Young and Beautiful" for the romantic drama The Great Gatsby. In 2014, she recorded "Once Upon a Dream" for the dark fantasy adventure film Maleficent and the self-titled theme song for the biopic Big Eyes. Del Rey collaborated with Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus on "Don't Call Me Angel" for the action comedy Charlie's Angels (2019), which peaked at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, Del Rey published the poetry and photography collection Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass (2020).
She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for six Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Variety honored her at their Hitmakers Awards for being "one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century".
Lana Del Ray
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Dancin' in the dark in the pale moonlight
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
High heels off, I'm feelin' alive
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above
Are sizzlin' like a snare
Nothin' scares me anymore
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness oh oh
I got that summertime
I got that summertime
I got that summertime, I got that summertime summertime sadness
I got that summertime
I got that summertime
I got that summertime, summertime summertime sadness
I'm feelin' electric tonight
Cruisin' down the coast, goin' about 99
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above
Are sizzlin' like a snare
Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothin' scares me anymore
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness oh oh
I got that summertime
I got that summertime summertime summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness oh oh
Got that summertime
I got that summertime summertime summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness oh oh
The lyrics to "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey describe the feeling of being alive in the moment, feeling electric and free. The singer sets the scene of dancing in the dark in her red dress, feeling beautiful and confident. The air around her is charged, and she is unafraid of the uncertainty of the future. She is with her lover, and she desires to be kissed hard before they part ways. The chorus repeats the title phrase ("summertime sadness") over and over again, emphasizing the paradox of feeling happy yet melancholy at the same time.
The song can be interpreted as a bittersweet reminder that even the happiest moments are fleeting, and the joy of living is often accompanied by a subtle sense of loss. The singer wants to hold onto the present moment, to feel alive and in love, but she knows that it will eventually come to an end. The vivid imagery of the phone wires humming and the hot summer air evokes a sense of urgency and passion that makes the song feel almost cinematic.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my red dress on tonight
I'm dressed up and ready for a good time
Dancin' in the dark in the pale moonlight
I'm enjoying the night and the atmosphere around me
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
I've styled myself in a way that makes me feel confident and beautiful
High heels off, I'm feelin' alive
I'm comfortable being myself and enjoying the moment
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
I sense that something exciting and special is happening
Telephone wires above
I see the world around me and the potential for connection with others
Are sizzlin' like a snare
The energy around me is building and getting more intense
Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
I'm feeling full of passion and energy
Nothin' scares me anymore
I feel fearless and confident in myself and my experiences
Kiss me hard before you go
I want to fully enjoy this moment with you and feel connected
Summertime sadness
I'm enjoying this beautiful season but also feeling a bittersweet sense of nostalgia
I just wanted you to know
I want to express my feelings to you and be honest about how much you mean to me
That baby, you the best
You are special to me and I want you to know how much I appreciate you
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
I'm experiencing a mix of emotions during this season, both happy and sad
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
I'm feeling the impact of this season on my emotions
Got that summertime, summertime sadness oh oh
This season is both beautiful and emotional for me
I'm feelin' electric tonight
I'm feeling invigorated and ready for anything
Cruisin' down the coast, goin' about 99
I'm enjoying the freedom of this drive and the beauty of the surrounding area
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I'm with someone special who makes me feel happy and fulfilled
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
I'm enjoying this moment so much that I feel complete and fulfilled
I got that summertime summertime summertime sadness
I'm experiencing a lot of emotions during this season
Got that summertime
I'm feeling the full impact of this season and its emotions
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICK NOWELS, ELIZABETH GRANT
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Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got my red dress on tonight
Dancin' in the dark, in the pale moonlight
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
High heels off, I'm feelin' alive
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above are sizzlin' like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothin' scares me anymore
(One, two, three, four)
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I'm feelin' electric tonight
Cruisin' down the coast, goin' about 99
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above are sizzlin' like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothin' scares me anymore
(One, two, three, four)
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Think I'll miss you forever
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
Later's better than never
Even if you're gone, I'm gonna drive (drive), drive
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
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Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got my red dress on tonight
Dancin' in the dark, in the pale moonlight
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
High heels off, I'm feelin' alive
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above are sizzlin' like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothin' scares me anymore
(One, two, three, four)
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I'm feelin' electric tonight
Cruisin' down the coast, goin' about 99
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above are sizzlin' like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothin' scares me anymore
(One, two, three, four)
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Think I'll miss you forever
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
Later's better than never
Even if you're gone, I'm gonna drive (drive), drive
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
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she was aesthetic before aesthetic was even invented
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Y E S
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its because she invented it๐ณ๐ณ
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Oh hey random person from the future!
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hey, how are you?
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wassup
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Hi father