Lana Del Rey has a way of making music feel like dreams. Her songs are full of emotions, beautiful lyrics, and melodies that stay with you. Whether she’s singing about love, heartbreak, or chasing freedom, her music always hits deep. Here are my top 10 favorite songs from her and why they are so special.
“I love Lana Del Rey because she inspires me to be coquette, ” says Junior Gracyn Taylor. “Her lyrics are beautiful just like me.”
- Venice B***h
This song is pure magic. It starts soft and sweet, then turns into a long, dreamy ride of guitars and emotions. It feels like a warm summer day that never ends.
- How to Disappear
A hauntingly beautiful song about loss and fading away. The way she sings it makes you feel like you’re floating, lost in a world of memories and regrets.
- Violets for Roses
This song reminds me of Feyre from ACOTAR. It’s about change, freedom, and leaving behind what no longer serves you. The lyrics paint a picture of someone breaking free and blooming into their true self.
- The Next Best American Record
A song about dreams, love, and what could have been. It has a nostalgic, bittersweet feeling, like looking back on a moment you’ll never get back.
- Dark But Just a Game
This song has such an eerie yet beautiful sound. It’s about how fame can change people, but also about staying true to yourself. The shifts in the melody make it so unique.
- Tomorrow Never Came
A heartbreaking duet with Sean Ono Lennon. It feels like a love letter to lost dreams, with soft, sad harmonies that make you want to close your eyes and just feel.
- Get Free
This one is personal because it’s so relatable. It’s about breaking free from negativity and choosing happiness. The hopeful message mixed with Lana’s soft voice makes it unforgettable.
- Happiness is a Butterfly
A delicate, sad yet beautiful song. It captures the feeling of wanting happiness but never quite
holding onto it. It’s poetic and emotional in the best way.
- Pretty When You Cry
One of Lana’s rawest songs. Just her voice and a simple guitar. It feels so real, like a moment of pure vulnerability.
- Fingertips
A deeply personal song where she pours out her thoughts and feelings like a stream of consciousness. It’s haunting, honest, and feels like reading pages from her diary.
