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, “Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” 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".
Put Me in a Movie
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, action
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, action
If he likes me, takes me home
Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy
Lights, camera, action
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, action
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, action
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls (dooh)
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy
You're my little sparkle jump-rope queen
You're my little sparkle
You're my little sparkle jump-rope queen
You're my little sparkle (sparkle, sparkle, sparkle, sparkle)
Lights, camera, action
You know I can't make it on my own
Put me in a movie (come on, you know you like)
Put me in a movie (little girls, come on, you know you like)
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy
Put me in a movie
You can be my daddy (come on little girl, come on little girl)
The lyrics of Lana Del Rey's song "Put Me in a Movie" have raised concerns and controversy due to the suggestive and provocative nature of the words. The song tells the story of a young girl who is willing to do whatever it takes to become famous in Hollywood. She is willing to put herself in situations that are not always morally correct to achieve this goal. The lyrics indicate a strong desire to be wanted, seen and admired. It suggests that the young girl is willing to engage in relationships with older men who are attracted to younger girls. The repetition of "Lights, camera, action" emphasizes the notion of Hollywood glamour and the willingness to do anything for fame.
The words of the song have been interpreted in multiple ways with the most common interpretation being that it's calling out the toxic culture in Hollywood, specifically the sexual abuse of young actors and actresses. The line "Come on, you know you like little girls" could be seen as an accusation that this is a desire shared by some directors and producers in the industry. The song can also be seen as a critique of the way young girls are hypersexualized and used as objects to achieve fame and success. The final lines, "You can be my daddy, put me in a movie" embody this critique of a system that elevates those who are willing to go to any lengths to make it in Hollywood.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights, camera, action
Let's get started and make things happen
If he likes me, takes me home
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to impress him and get his attention
Come on, you know you like little girls
I know you're attracted to younger, innocent girls like myself
You can be my daddy
I'll let you take care of me and indulge in your fantasies
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
He's enjoying spending time with me more than he ever thought he would
You're my little sparkle jump-rope queen
You bring light and joy into my life and I feel like we have a playful, childlike connection
Put me in a movie
I want to live a glamorous life on the big screen and escape my reality
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ur.t34rd0mz
“Oh a Lana song! I bet it’ll be cute ^^!!”
“Cmon you know you like good little girls”
“ lights camera acci`on he didn’t know he’d have this much fun..”
“Lights camera accion you know I can’t make it on my own…..”
@neonkn873
I feel like 90% of girls has experienced this trauma at least once, this is the sad truth no girl is safe from predators
@MatiasCabrera-mb7sx
Yeah, literally and sadly is one of the most common stuff, the abuse, psychological, sexual and every tipe.
@markzimerer7741
A girl can make it
@A.Lost_Reader
I remember when I was 10, I wore skirt and was using public transport, A man became friendly to me and started pinching my thighs and I didn't even knew what on earth was happening then but it was hurting and cried at home
@neonkn873
@@A.Lost_Reader Im so sorry for you , yeah I always feel uncomfortable when men get too friendly, let alone touching or pinching
@abbeyzx
fr its so sad
@mercaedeeschoubevins8301
Never had a father who loved me and then when i had a step father i thought i was loved but later on i realized it wasnt a father daughter type of love.
@Commitcanine
Im so sorry to hear, i hope you recover❤❤
@yourhomiehere6308
Im so sorry, hope you're out of that shithole
@attiyairfan4398
I am very sorry for you