Lana Del Ray Songs Ranked

Elizabeth Woolridge GrantĀ (born June 21, 1985), known by her stage nameĀ Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its stylized, cinematic quality; themes of sadness, tragic romance,Ā glamor, andĀ melancholia; and references toĀ pop culture, particularlyĀ the 1950sĀ andĀ 1960sĀ Americana. As of 2020, Del Rey has sold 19.1 million albums and over 13 million singles worldwide, and herĀ YouTubeĀ andĀ VevoĀ pages have combined views of 4.1 billion.[7][8][9]Ā HerĀ accoladesĀ include twoĀ Brit Awards, twoĀ MTV Europe Music Awards, aĀ Satellite Award, nine GAFFA Awards, sixĀ Grammy AwardĀ nominations, and aĀ Golden GlobeĀ nomination. Here are all of Lana Del Ray songs ranked.

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20. Once Upon a Dream (Maleficent, 2014)

ā€œLanaā€™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 ā€œMaleficentā€ movie.ā€

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

ā€œThis is my #1, somehow this song doesnā€™t get old. It is the only lana del rey song I can listen to non stop and still miss itā€¦ I love this song and its been a few years since I heard it, still love it like the first time I heard itā€¦ I doubt many people know this song cause its HEAT, and should be #1ā€

18. Black Beauty (Ultraviolence, 2014)

ā€œTo 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 Iā€™ve heard and none of her other songs really suit her image better than this song.ā€

17. Brooklyn Baby (Ultraviolence, 2014)

ā€œThis is definitely one of Lanaā€™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 (ā€œI say, I sayā€) and the last minute of the song always gives me goosebumps.ā€

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

ā€œI 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.ā€

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

ā€œLove the atmosphere of the song, the only female artist capable of singing about her nether regions and still sound fabulous.ā€

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

ā€œItā€™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 Balladā€

13. Love (Lust for Life, 2017)

ā€œThis song just takes you to another place, captures your soul, makes your eyes tear up, and fills you up with happiness and love.ā€

12. High by the Beach (Honeymoon, 2015)

ā€œAt first I didnā€™t think much of it, then I realized the chorus kept playing on my head for months! Really, really addictive.ā€

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

ā€œThis is the most beautiful song ever! If you havenā€™t heard it youā€™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 songā€

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

ā€œThis 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 youā€™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 letā€™s make it everyone elseā€™s! Lana Del Rey for life!ā€

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

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

8. West Coast (Ultraviolence, 2014)

ā€œā€Ultraviolenceā€ 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.ā€

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

ā€œThis song also has a very different sound, but amazing nonetheless. Totally original. I heard someone who described Lanaā€™s music perfectly, itā€™s ā€œlike being injected with dark waves and purple and gold dustā€. Her vocal range in it is amazing, too. I couldnā€™t even put a genre on the song, itā€™s part pop, and definitely something else, almost something old-fashioned.ā€

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

ā€œSeriously 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 racingā€

5. Young and Beautiful (The Great Gatsby: Music from Baz Luhrmannā€™s Film, 2013)

ā€œhis 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.ā€

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

ā€œHeaven is a place on earth with youā€¦ā€ This song is what got me into Lana. Every time I listen to it I get goosebumps, just so emotional. Iā€™ve seen videos of her crying while singing this song, sheā€™s so raw with emotion, and I just love every second of this song.ā€

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

ā€œDonā€™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 itā€™s obvious she managed to create a masterpiece that is not easy to outdo. Nothing even similar from herā€¦ā€

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

ā€œThis remains as Lana Del Reyā€™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.ā€

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

ā€œWhile Summertime Sadness is one of Lanaā€™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 isnā€™t even borderline cheesy (like Video Games or Blue Jeans) but, however bleak and existential it may seem, prioritizes the true virtues of love. ā€œBorn to Dieā€, besides being the albumā€™s titular title song, symbolizes the entire album and, in a way, Lanaā€™s musical legacy.ā€