Video Games

Lana Del Rey

About Video Games

"Video Games" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey for her second studio album and major label debut, Born to Die (2012). It was first released to the Internet on June 29, 2011, was later released on her extended play, Lana Del Rey, and re-released as the lead single from her second studio album, Born to Die on October 7, 2011, through Interscope Records. The song was produced by Robopop while the lyrics were written by Del Rey and Justin Parker. "Video Games" is a baroque pop ballad that speaks of the protagonist who, despite being ignored by her significant other, resolves to love him regardless. "Video Games" has received several accolades from critics since its release. The song has been considered Del Rey's "breakthrough hit" and was a commercial success, peaking at number one in Germany, Iceland and Luxembourg, reaching a top ten position in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and peaked at 91 on Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified Gold. The song's accompanying music video was directed and edited by Del Rey herself, combining scenes of her performing the song filmed on a webcam with clips of archive footage. The song won an Ivor Novello Award for "Best Contemporary Song" in 2012 and was nominated for several other awards shortly after release. 


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2012
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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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Lana Del Rey

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her music has been noted by critics for its stylized cinematic quality, its preoccupation with themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, and its references to pop culture, particularly 1950s and 1960s Americana. more »

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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Justin Parker, Lana Del Ray

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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.
Recognition and Awards
The 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.
Behind-the-Scenes
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Acclaim
Critics 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.
Themes
The 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.”
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.
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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