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, βDid you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvdβ 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".
Meet Me in the Pale Moonlight
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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For true love tonight
If you wanna be my little baby
You can meet me in the pale moonlight
I've been working everyday eight to nine and
Servin' coke and fries at the movie blue drive-in
If you want me you know where to find me
I can be your one time baby
I can be your little dairy queen
I don't wanna care tonight, I don't wanna fight
You don't have to give me anything
Just put your sweet kiss kiss on my lips now baby
Understand this, I've been liking
You since I was small
I don't wanna get you running scared
When there's no pressure there at all
I've been working eight to nine everyday and
Think about you almost all the time, all the time and
If I want to see you I drive by
I can be your one time baby
I can be your little dairy queen
I don't wanna care tonight, I don't wanna fight
You don't have to give me anything
Just put your sweet kiss kiss on my lips now baby
I'm the sweetest girl in town so
Why are you so mean?
When you gonna ditch that stupid bitch
You got it's me you should be seeing
Hello you are looking so fine, so fine
Fantasy about you's like a goldmine, goldmine
Asking everybody is he mine, is he mine
Not quite yet but I'm gonna get, get him
Not quite yet but I'm gonna get, get him
I can be your one time baby
I can be your little dairy queen
I don't wanna care tonight, I don't wanna fight
You don't have to give me anything
Just put your sweet kiss kiss on my lips now baby
In the song Meet Me in the Pale Moonlight, Lana Del Rey talks about not looking for true love tonight and inviting someone to meet her in the pale moonlight. She mentions her everyday life working at a drive-in while thinking about this person almost all the time. The lyrics suggest that she has liked this person since she was small and doesn't want to scare them away when there's no pressure. She invites this person to put their sweet kiss on her lips, implying a casual encounter.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but some suggest that Lana Del Rey is speaking about finding love in unexpected places, such as in a casual encounter. She seems to be upfront with her intentions of not looking for anything serious and not wanting to fight or receive anything from this person. The line "I can be your little dairy queen" could symbolize her willingness to be a sweet treat for this person, but nothing more.
Overall, the song portrays a desire for a simple, casual, and carefree encounter. Its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics make it a catchy and memorable song.
Line by Line Meaning
Understand this, I'm not looking
For true love tonight
If you wanna be my little baby
You can meet me in the pale moonlight
I am not interested in finding true love right now. But if you want to have some fun with me, we can meet each other tonight in a romantic place under the moonlight.
I've been working everyday eight to nine and
Servin' coke and fries at the movie blue drive-in
If you want me you know where to find me
I have a job and work long hours every day, serving food and drinks at a drive-in cinema. But if you want to see me, you know where I'll be.
Understand this, I've been liking
You since I was small
I don't wanna get you running scared
When there's no pressure there at all
I have had feelings for you since I was a child. I don't want to scare you off with any pressure or expectations, so there's no need to be afraid of me.
I'm the sweetest girl in town so
Why are you so mean?
When you gonna ditch that stupid bitch
You got it's me you should be seeing
I am known as the sweetest and kindest girl in town, so I don't understand why you are being so cold to me. You should leave the other girl you are seeing and give me a chance instead.
Hello you are looking so fine, so fine
Fantasy about you's like a goldmine, goldmine
Asking everybody is he mine, is he mine
Not quite yet but I'm gonna get, get him
Not quite yet but I'm gonna get, get him
You look amazing and I have been dreaming about being with you. I have asked around if you are available, and even though you aren't yet, I am determined to make you mine.
I can be your one time baby
I can be your little dairy queen
I don't wanna care tonight, I don't wanna fight
You don't have to give me anything
Just put your sweet kiss kiss on my lips now baby
I am willing to be your one-time fling or your special someone, and I don't want any drama or fights. You don't have to give me anything except for a kiss on my lips to make me happy.
Contributed by Arianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lisstibana
Understand this
I'm not looking for true love tonight
If you wanna be my little baby
You can meet me in the pale moonlight
I been workin' every day 8 to 9 and
Serving Coke and fries at
The movie blue drive-in
If you want me, you know where to find me
Understand this
I been likin' you since I was small
I don't wanna get you runnin' scared
When there's no pressure there at all
I been workin' 8 to 9 every day
And think about you almost all the time
All the time and
If I wanna see you, I drive by
I'm the sweetest girl in town so
Why are you so mean?
When you gonna ditch that stupid you got?
It's me you should be seein'
Hello-o-o you are lookin' so fine, so fine
Fantasy about you's like a gold mine
Gold mine
Askin' everybody, "Is he mine? Is he mine?"
Not quite yet, but I'm gonna get-get him
Not quite yet, but I'm gonna get-get him
I can be your one time baby
I can be your little dairy queen
I don't wanna care tonight
I don't wanna fight
You don't have to give me anything
Just put your sweet kiss, kiss
On my lips now, baby
@melodyrodriguez7628
Iβm obsessed with this song and to think it was originally Lana del rays- like Iβm so happy this girl had it now OMG π¦π¦
@musicbylola_
aww ty!! yes i love the song smmm
@Leafie__777
Same
@regresaperry
itβs a coverβ¦
@c1nn4m0ng1rl
the fact you said lana del ray says it all
@ellelovesyouu
girl bye
@luzianamejia5535
I'm crying. Why is the original not available anymore???? πΏπΏπΏ
It was such a relatable vibe... Fr
@trevoredinger5905
@@__mercyyes
@waiwaitwhaaaat
ITS AVAILABLE NOW πππ
@luzianamejia5535
IM SO HAPPY @@waiwaitwhaaaat