Recommended Songs by Lana Del Rey | A Worldview That Colors the Heart

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Lana Del Rey – Ride

This is a track where the harmony between strings and piano feels exquisitely soothing.

When it comes to Lana Del Rey, many of us strongly associate her with a world that feels like an old film.

The atmosphere that portrays a kind of spiritual drifting—loneliness and wandering—evokes a deep sense of nostalgia.

This song is included on the EP “Paradise,” released in September 2012, as well as on the reissue album “Born to Die: The Paradise Edition.” Be sure to check out the music video too, which plays like a short film of about 10 minutes.

The work carries a message about breaking free from inner conflict and just keeping on running.

It’s the perfect companion for a drive when you want to recharge your energy for tomorrow!

Shades Of CoolNEW!Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Shades Of Cool

This is a song by Lana Del Rey that portrays the feeling of being drawn to someone whose emotions don’t connect with yours, expressed through a deeply reverberant guitar tone.

Her vocals shift from a whispering low register to a dreamy high range, creating a unique world that feels heated yet cool.

The track was released as a single in May 2014 and included on the album Ultraviolence in June of the same year.

Though it has no official tie-in, its sound evokes a noir film soundtrack, giving the whole piece a melancholy atmosphere.

It’s a masterpiece I’d recommend to anyone who struggles with emotional distance yet can’t escape the allure of a dangerous person.

On a quietly sinking night, be sure to check out the music video as well, which exudes a decadent mood.

Summertime SadnessNEW!Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (Official Music Video)

This is a song by Lana Del Rey that conveys, with a wistful vocal delivery, a grand sound reminiscent of an old film soundtrack and a downcast worldview steeped in gut-wrenching sorrow and loss.

It’s dominated by a melancholic tone where blazing passion coexists with a foreboding sense of loss, giving the whole piece a plaintive atmosphere.

Released as a single in June 2012, the track is included on the acclaimed album Born to Die.

Although it wasn’t tied to any specific promotion, its unique aesthetic was highly praised worldwide, to the point that the work’s very world became a brand unto itself.

Brimming with a nostalgic, melodramatic mood, this masterpiece is best savored alone on a night at summer’s end, when the heat has begun to fade.

UltraviolenceNEW!Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Ultraviolence

Lana Del Rey sings of a decadent, downer worldview with a wistful voice.

Many of her songs express sorrow, and even this track—despite its seemingly aggressive title—cultivates a heavy atmosphere through messages of ruinous love and her lyrical vocals.

Released in advance in June 2014, it became the title track of the classic album Ultraviolence, which was released the same month.

It’s the perfect song to quietly immerse yourself in the myth of dangerous love on a solitary night—ideally with a bilingual lyric sheet in hand, taking your time.

Be sure to check out the music video as well, brimming with a nostalgic mood!

Young and BeautifulNEW!Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful

It’s a masterpiece whose heartfelt question—whether one can continue to be loved after beauty has faded—strikes a deep chord.

The sound woven by piano and rich strings is beautiful, evoking a nostalgic feeling as if watching an old film.

Imbued with the profound theme of the essence of love, this song garnered major attention as the emblematic theme for the film The Great Gatsby, released in April 2013.

The decadent yet romantic story Lana Del Rey portrays harmonizes splendidly with the film’s lavish atmosphere, earning high acclaim, including a nomination at the 56th Grammy Awards.

A dreamlike reverie on a glittering past, this work is one to savor alone on a quiet night when you want to sink into contemplation.