Video Games
Lana Del Rey
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Swinging in the backyard Pull up in your fast car whistling my name Open up a beer And you say get over here and play a video game I'm in his favorite sun dress Watching me get undressed take that body downtown I say you the bestest Lean in for a big kiss put his favorite perfume on Go play your video game It's you, it's you, it's all for you Everything I do I tell you all the time Heaven is a place on earth with you Tell me all the things you want to do I heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true? It's better than I ever even knew They say that the world was built for two Only worth living if somebody is loving you Baby now you do Singing in the old bars Swinging with the old stars Living for the fame Kissing in the blue dark Playing pool and wild darts Video games He holds me in his big arms Drunk and I am seeing stars This is all I think of Watching all our friends fall In and out of Old Paul's This is my idea of fun Playing video games It's you, it's you, it's all for you Everything I do I tell you all the time Heaven is a place on earth with you Tell me all the things you want to do I heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true? It's better than I ever even knew They say that the world was built for two Only worth living if somebody is loving you Baby now you do (Now you do) It's you, it's you, it's all for you Everything I do I tell you all the time Heaven is a place on earth with you Tell me all the things you want to do I heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true? It's better than I ever even knew They say that the world was built for two Only worth living if somebody is loving you Baby now you do (Now you do) Now you do (Now you do)
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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Justin Parker, Lana Del Ray
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Release and Success"Video Games" was released by Lana Del Rey as her debut single in 2011.
- It attained global success and catapulted her into the music mainstream.
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Recognition and AwardsThe song was nominated for and won many prestigious awards, topping the charts in various countries.
- “Video Games” won the Ivor Novello Award for "Best Contemporary Song" in 2012.
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Behind-the-ScenesThe track was co-written by Del Rey and her longtime producer, Justin Parker.
- "Video Games" is considered a departure from current pop music's tempo and was noted for its cinematic sound.
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Music VideoThe self-made music video of the track was uploaded on YouTube even before the official single release, going viral and garnering millions of views.
- The video features a montage of vintage clips combined with shots of Del Rey herself.
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Critical AcclaimCritics acclaimed "Video Games" for its nostalgic feel and unique style that set it apart from the popular music of that time.
- It often occupies a high position in the ranking lists of the best songs of the 2010s.
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ThemesThe lyrics of "Video Games" revolve around themes of love and nostalgia.
- Del Rey herself mentioned the song was about being “in love in New York.”
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Influence & Cultural Relevance"Video Games" is counted among songs that heralded a new wave of indie-pop.
- The track also helped solidify Del Rey’s unique musical style and her ‘sad girl’ persona.
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Album"Video Games" is a part of Lana Del Rey's second studio album “Born to Die” which had many chart-topping songs.
- The album, including the song "Video Games," further revitalized the trend of using orchestral arrangements in pop music.
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