Off to the Races
Lana Del Rey
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My old man is a bad man But I can't deny the way he holds my hand And he grabs me, he has me by my heart He doesn't mind I have a Las Vegas past He doesn't mind I have a L.A crass way about me He loves me with every beat of his cocaine heart Swimming pool Glimmering darling White bikini off with my red nail polish Watch me in the swimming pool Bright blue ripples, you Sitting sipping on your Black Cristal, oh yeah Light of my life, fire in my loins Be a good baby, do what I want Light of my life, fire in my loins Gimme them gold coins Gimme them coins And I'm off to the races, cases Of Bacardi chasers Chasing me all over town 'Cause he knows I'm wasted, Facing time again at Riker's Island And I won't get out Because I'm crazy, baby I need you to come here and save me I'm your little scarlet starlet Singing in the garden Kiss me on my open mouth Ready for you My old man is, a tough man But he got a soul as sweet as blood red jam And he shows me, he knows me, every inch of my tar black soul He doesn't mind I have a flat broke down life In fact he says he thinks it's what he might like about me, admires me The way I roll like a rolling stone Likes to watch me in the glass room, bathroom Chateau Marmont Slipping on my red dress, putting on my make up Glass film, perfume, cognac, lilac Fumes, says it feels like heaven to him Light of his life, fire of his loins Keep me forever, tell me you want me Light of your life, fire of your loins Tell me you want me, gimme them coins And I'm off to the races, cases Of Bacardi chasers Chasing me all over town 'Cause he knows I'm wasted, facing Time again at Riker's Island and I won't get out Because I'm crazy, baby I need you to come here and save me I'm your little scarlet starlet Singing in the garden Kiss me on my open mouth Now I'm off to the races, laces Leather on my waist is Tight and I am falling down I can see your faces, shameless Cipriani's basement Love you, but I'm going down God I'm so crazy, baby I'm sorry that I'm misbehaving I'm your little harlot starlet Queen of Coney Island Raising hell all over town Sorry 'bout it My old man is a thief, and I'm gonna stay and pray with him till the end But I trust in the decision of the law To watch over us Take him when he may, if he may I'm not afraid to say That I'd die without him Who else is gonna put up with me this way? I need you, I breathe you, I'll never leave you They would rue the day, I was alone without you You're lying with your gold chain on Cigar hanging from your lips I said, "Hon' you never looked so beautiful As you do now my man" And we're off to the races, places Ready set the gate is down And then we're going in To Las Vegas, pay us 'Cause you know we'll race this Honey it is time to spit Boy you're so crazy, baby I love you forever Not maybe You are my one true love You are my one true love You are my one true love
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Written by: Tim Larcombe, Elizabeth Grant
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15 facts about this song
Artist Information"Off to the Races" is sung by the talented American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey.
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Album DetailsThe song is featured on her second studio album "Born to Die," which was released in 2012.
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Song Genetics"Off to the Races" was written by Del Rey and Tim Larcombe.
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Production TeamThe production of the song was managed by Patrik Berger and Emile Haynie.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of baroque pop, and it features a blend of hip hop, and trip hop, becoming an emblematic example of Lana Del Rey's cinematic composition format.
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Song InspirationDel Rey has stated that she drew inspiration from the works of Vladimir Nabokov, specifically his novel "Lolita," when writing the song.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song tells the story of a dangerous love affair, highlighting themes of passion, addiction, and brokenness.
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ReceptionThe song drew a mixed critical response upon its release. Some critics praised Del Rey's songwriting abilities and the song's cinematic quality, while others criticized its production and Del Rey's vocal performance.
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Live Performance"Off to the Races" had its live debut at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City in 2011.
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Song InterpretationFans and critics have interpreted this song as Del Rey playing a Lolita-like character who falls in love with older men.
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Music VideoThe video for "Off to the Races" does not follow a linear storyline but instead offers various cinematic sequences featuring Del Rey, symbolizing her tumultuous relationship, glamor, and addiction, reinforcing the darker narrative of the song.
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Digital Success"Off to the Races" reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart soon after the album's release.
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Use in Popular CultureThe song has been used in several TV shows and movies, including "Good Behavior" and "Orange Is the New Black."
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Song LengthThe official song's length is approximately 5 minutes, one of the longest tracks on the album "Born to Die".
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Del Rey's CommentLana Del Rey once commented that "Off to the Races" is one of her favorite songs from the album.
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