Lana Del Ray Songs Ranked

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known by her stage name Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its stylized, cinematic quality; themes of sadness, tragic romance, glamor, and melancholia; and references to pop culture, particularly the 1950s and 1960s Americana. As of 2020, Del Rey has sold 19.1 million albums and over 13 million singles worldwide, and her YouTube and Vevo pages have combined views of 4.1 billion.^[7][8][9] Her accolades include two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, a Satellite Award, nine GAFFA Awards, six Grammy Award nominations, and a Golden Globe nomination. Here are all of Lana Del Ray songs ranked.

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20. Once Upon a Dream (Maleficent, 2014)

“Lana’s cover for this classical song is dreamy and haunting in the very best ways. Always got chills whenever I listen to this song. Applause for Angelina Jolie for asking Lana to sing this cover for the “Maleficent” movie.”

19. Radio (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“This is my #1, somehow this song doesn’t get old. It is the only lana del rey song I can listen to non stop and still miss it… I love this song and its been a few years since I heard it, still love it like the first time I heard it… I doubt many people know this song cause its HEAT, and should be #1”

18. Black Beauty (Ultraviolence, 2014)

“To this day I have no idea why this was only a bonus song practically swept under the rug. This is her most focused, beautiful, and nostalgic-feeling song I’ve heard and none of her other songs really suit her image better than this song.”

17. Brooklyn Baby (Ultraviolence, 2014)

“This is definitely one of Lana’s best songs, along with Video Games and Shades of Cool. To me, it just means so much. In its simplicity, it resonates a lot more than if it were a lot more complex. The dichotomy between the chorus and the verses are really entertaining, and really quite emotional (“I say, I say”) and the last minute of the song always gives me goosebumps.”

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16. Carmen (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“I absolutely love this song! It is one of my favourite songs ever! It is so emotive and basically just all round an amazing song! This should most definitely be number one! It is definitely my most favourite Lana Del Ray song! It really gives you an insight into her past and her involvement in drugs, alcohol and prostitution.”

15. Cola (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“Love the atmosphere of the song, the only female artist capable of singing about her nether regions and still sound fabulous.”

14. Without You (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“It’s heartbreaking and beautiful. She has a number of great songs, but there is always one song that reflects the artist as a whole. This is that song. Dark American Heartbreak Love Ballad”

13. Love (Lust for Life, 2017)

“This song just takes you to another place, captures your soul, makes your eyes tear up, and fills you up with happiness and love.”

12. High by the Beach (Honeymoon, 2015)

“At first I didn’t think much of it, then I realized the chorus kept playing on my head for months! Really, really addictive.”

11. Gods & Monsters (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“This is the most beautiful song ever! If you haven’t heard it you’ve missed a lot! The lyrics are amazing, and the song is absolutely perfect! I am in love with this song! Listen to it! I love Lana for this song! Thanks to an amazing singer for an amazing song”

10. National Anthem (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“This has always been my favorite LDR song, and I have heard so many outsides of her album Born to Die. This one has always left a mark. This is one of those songs you’ll turn your volume up all the way to, so you can hear all the detail. Her voice is so unique and perfect- absolutely stunning! Lana Del Rey honestly has talent beyond compare! This song has always, and will always be my number one, so let’s make it everyone else’s! Lana Del Rey for life!”

9. Dark Paradise (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“Well, if we listen carefully we can understand the story of her love life in every song of her. Because she mentioned that she’s singing only for one man in real. But Dark Paradise is somehow a little bit different. It’s so much easier to see the pain, hope, loyalty and desperation. It’s one of the bravest lyrics, she just explain that complicated situation she’s been getting though so obviously and that’s the reason this song haunts me.”

8. West Coast (Ultraviolence, 2014)

“”Ultraviolence” is her magnum opus, and this is her crown jewel. It may not be her biggest song commercially, but it is quintessential Lana. She does a perfect job of capturing the feel of the West Coast, literally. My favorite Lana song, and one of the best songs of all time.”

7. Off to the Races (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“This song also has a very different sound, but amazing nonetheless. Totally original. I heard someone who described Lana’s music perfectly, it’s “like being injected with dark waves and purple and gold dust”. Her vocal range in it is amazing, too. I couldn’t even put a genre on the song, it’s part pop, and definitely something else, almost something old-fashioned.”

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6. Blue Jeans (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“Seriously my favorite song. The 2 verses are just so full of sentiment and emotion and the choruses are so dreamy and ethereal with beautiful lyrics. My favorite part is the fast paced bridge that builds you up and builds you up to the final powerhouse chorus with your blood pumping and heart racing”

5. Young and Beautiful (The Great Gatsby: Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Film, 2013)

“his song really speaks to me and others who are insecure about being able to be loved and puts such an interesting spin because it shows that even those people who seem to have everything going for them can often feel truly worthless when it comes to things that matter.”

4. Video Games (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“Heaven is a place on earth with you…” This song is what got me into Lana. Every time I listen to it I get goosebumps, just so emotional. I’ve seen videos of her crying while singing this song, she’s so raw with emotion, and I just love every second of this song.”

3. Summertime Sadness (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“Don’t like her myself. Her vocals are way too inert for me. But here it showed up to be a win combination. Simple, yet effective, immediately from the first verse it’s obvious she managed to create a masterpiece that is not easy to outdo. Nothing even similar from her…”

2. Ride (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“This remains as Lana Del Rey’s most timeless and classic song. It may not be her most renowned or popular, but the beautiful minimalist and cinematic production, wayward lyrics, and her elegant, sultry vocals make this song so dreamy and wonderful.”

1. Born to Die (Born to Die: The Paradise Edition, 2012)

“While Summertime Sadness is one of Lana’s greatest hits, you can probably thank its mainstream radio popularity in 2012 and 2013 for its success on its list. It pales in comparison to Born to Die, which expresses love in a way that isn’t even borderline cheesy (like Video Games or Blue Jeans) but, however bleak and existential it may seem, prioritizes the true virtues of love. “Born to Die”, besides being the album’s titular title song, symbolizes the entire album and, in a way, Lana’s musical legacy.”