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|artist = Lana Del Rey |
|artist = Lana Del Rey |
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|written = [[Lana Del Rey]]<br>[[Chris Braide]] |
|written = [[Lana Del Rey]]<br>[[Chris Braide]] |
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|producer = [[Emile Haynie]]<br>Chris Braide |
|producer = [[Emile Haynie]]<br>Chris Braide |
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|Source = [[File:Btdogo.png|125px|link=Born to Die (album)]] |
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+ | "'''Million Dollar Man'''" is a song by [[Lana Del Rey]] that is featured as the tenth track on her debut major-label studio album, ''[[Born to Die (album)|Born to Die]]''. It was written with [[Chris Braide]], who also produced the song with [[Emile Haynie]]. |
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+ | == Composition and critical reception == |
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+ | "Million Dollar Man" is a cinematic Jazz-influenced ballad with low vocals and piano laced production. It runs at a duration of three minutes and fifty-one seconds. |
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+ | Sal Cinquemani of ''Slant ''called it a "solid, bluesy ballad" and stated that it felt quite reminiscent of Fiona Apple's music.<ref>http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/lana-del-rey-born-to-die</ref> Jen Dan of ''Delusions of Adequacy ''similarly referred to the song as a jazzy torch song, that "layers together smoky, expressive vocals, piano notes, and extended strings".<ref>http://www.adequacy.net/2012/02/lana-del-rey-born-to-die/</ref> |
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+ | == Live performances == |
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+ | Del Rey first performed the song live on the 2011 leg of her [[Born to Die Tour]], before the song was officially released. It was also included on the setlist of the 2012 leg of the [[Born to Die Tour]], as well as the [[Paradise Tour]] (2013-2014). In 2017, the song was performed a cappella on [[2017/August#August 1|August 1]] at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. And in 2018, the first verse and chorus of the song was performed on [[2018/February#February 5|February 5]] in Atlanta, Georgia at the [[LA to the Moon Tour]]. |
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+ | == Cross-references == |
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+ | * Money is mentioned in several songs, including "[[Hundred Dollar Bill (song)|Hundred Dollar Bill]]", "[[Money Power Glory (song)|Money Power Glory]]" and "[[National Anthem (song)|National Anthem]]". |
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+ | * The lyric "one for the money, and two for the show" is a direct reference to Elvis Presley's cover of "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins. |
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+ | |released = N/A |
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+ | |length= 4:06 |
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+ | |director = Lana Del Rey |
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+ | |choreographer = |
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+ | |filmed= 2010 |
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+ | |location= |
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+ | |vevo views= N/A |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ====Background and description==== |
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⚫ | Before the release of ''[[Born to Die (album)|Born to Die]]'','' ''Del Rey filmed a homemade music video for the demo version of "Million Dollar Man". It features clips of Del Rey herself and clips from miscellaneous films and videos, similar to the style of many of her pre-''Born to Die'' era music videos. |
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+ | ==Official versions== |
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+ | *Album version — 3:51 |
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+ | *Demo version — 3:42 <small>(produced by Chris Braide)</small> |
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+ | *Instrumental version — 3:50 |
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==Lyrics== |
==Lyrics== |
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I don't know what you do |
I don't know what you do |
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It's unbelievable |
It's unbelievable |
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− | And I don't know how you get over |
+ | And I don't know how you get over, get over |
− | Someone as dangerous, tainted |
+ | Someone as dangerous, tainted and flawed as you |
− | One for the money |
+ | One for the money |
Two for the show |
Two for the show |
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− | I love you |
+ | I love you honey |
I'm ready, I'm ready to go |
I'm ready, I'm ready to go |
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How did you get that way? |
How did you get that way? |
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I don't know |
I don't know |
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You're screwed up and brilliant |
You're screwed up and brilliant |
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− | + | You look like a million dollar man |
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So why is my heart broke? |
So why is my heart broke? |
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Something so strange |
Something so strange |
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Hard to define |
Hard to define |
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− | It isn't that hard |
+ | It isn't that hard boy |
− | To like you |
+ | To like you or love you |
I'd follow you down, down, down |
I'd follow you down, down, down |
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You're unbelievable |
You're unbelievable |
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If you're going crazy |
If you're going crazy |
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Just grab me and take me |
Just grab me and take me |
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I'd follow you down, down, down |
I'd follow you down, down, down |
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− | Anywhere, anywhere |
+ | Anywhere, anywhere |
One for the money |
One for the money |
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Two for the show |
Two for the show |
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− | I love you |
+ | I love you honey |
I'm ready, I'm ready to go |
I'm ready, I'm ready to go |
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How did you get that way? |
How did you get that way? |
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I don't know |
I don't know |
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You're screwed up and brilliant |
You're screwed up and brilliant |
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− | + | You look like a million dollar man |
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So why is my heart broke? |
So why is my heart broke? |
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One for the money |
One for the money |
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− | Two for the show |
+ | Two for the show |
− | I love you |
+ | I love you honey |
I'm ready, I'm ready to go |
I'm ready, I'm ready to go |
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How did you get that way? |
How did you get that way? |
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I don't know |
I don't know |
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You're screwed up and brilliant |
You're screwed up and brilliant |
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− | + | You look like a million-dollar man |
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− | So why is my heart broke? |
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− | I don't know |
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− | You're screwed up and brilliant |
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− | Look like a million-dollar man |
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So why is my heart broke? |
So why is my heart broke? |
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==Credits== |
==Credits== |
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− | '''Personnel''' |
+ | ;'''Personnel''' |
+ | *Lana Del Rey — vocals, songwriting |
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− | *Guitars — Chris Braide |
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+ | *Christ Braide — songwriting, production, guitars, acoustic piano, strings, drum programming |
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− | *Acoustic Piano — Chris Braide |
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+ | *Emile Haynie — production, drums, additional keyboards |
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− | *Strings — Chris Braide |
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− | *Drum programming — Chris Braide |
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+ | *Duncan Fuller — mixing assistance |
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− | *Drums — Emile Haynie |
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+ | *John Davis — mastering |
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− | *Additional keyboards — Emile Haynie |
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+ | ;'''Technical''' |
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+ | *Published by EMI / Sony / ATV |
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− | *Assistant mixing — Duncan Fuller |
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+ | *Recorded at Human Feel Studios, Los Angeles, United States |
+ | *Mixed at Miloco's Engine Room, London, United Kingdom |
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+ | *Mastered at Metropolis Mastering, London, United Kingdom |
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+ | ==References== |
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+ | {{Reflist}} |
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{{Navbox album BTD}} |
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[[Category:Songs]] |
[[Category:Songs]] |
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[[Category:Born to Die Tour songs]] |
[[Category:Born to Die Tour songs]] |
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[[Category:Music videos]] |
[[Category:Music videos]] |
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[[Category:Born to Die music videos]] |
[[Category:Born to Die music videos]] |
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+ | [[Category:Paradise Tour songs]] |
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+ | [[Category:LA to the Moon Tour songs]] |
Revision as of 01:04, 16 April 2018
"Million Dollar Man" is a song by Lana Del Rey that is featured as the tenth track on her debut major-label studio album, Born to Die. It was written with Chris Braide, who also produced the song with Emile Haynie.
Composition and critical reception
"Million Dollar Man" is a cinematic Jazz-influenced ballad with low vocals and piano laced production. It runs at a duration of three minutes and fifty-one seconds.
Sal Cinquemani of Slant called it a "solid, bluesy ballad" and stated that it felt quite reminiscent of Fiona Apple's music.[1] Jen Dan of Delusions of Adequacy similarly referred to the song as a jazzy torch song, that "layers together smoky, expressive vocals, piano notes, and extended strings".[2]
Live performances
Del Rey first performed the song live on the 2011 leg of her Born to Die Tour, before the song was officially released. It was also included on the setlist of the 2012 leg of the Born to Die Tour, as well as the Paradise Tour (2013-2014). In 2017, the song was performed a cappella on August 1 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. And in 2018, the first verse and chorus of the song was performed on February 5 in Atlanta, Georgia at the LA to the Moon Tour.
Cross-references
- Money is mentioned in several songs, including "Hundred Dollar Bill", "Money Power Glory" and "National Anthem".
- The lyric "one for the money, and two for the show" is a direct reference to Elvis Presley's cover of "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins.
Music video
Music video | Information | |
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Released | N/A | |
Length | 4:06 | |
Director | Lana Del Rey | |
Producer | ||
Filmed | 2010 | |
Location | ||
Vevo views | N/A |
Background and description
Before the release of Born to Die, Del Rey filmed a homemade music video for the demo version of "Million Dollar Man". It features clips of Del Rey herself and clips from miscellaneous films and videos, similar to the style of many of her pre-Born to Die era music videos.
Official versions
- Album version — 3:51
- Demo version — 3:42 (produced by Chris Braide)
- Instrumental version — 3:50
Lyrics
You said I was the most exotic flower
Holding me tight in our final hour
I don't know how you convince them and get them, boy
I don't know what you do
It's unbelievable
And I don't know how you get over, get over
Someone as dangerous, tainted and flawed as you
One for the money
Two for the show
I love you honey
I'm ready, I'm ready to go
How did you get that way?
I don't know
You're screwed up and brilliant
You look like a million dollar man
So why is my heart broke?
You've got the world
But baby, at what price?
Something so strange
Hard to define
It isn't that hard boy
To like you or love you
I'd follow you down, down, down
You're unbelievable
If you're going crazy
Just grab me and take me
I'd follow you down, down, down
Anywhere, anywhere
One for the money
Two for the show
I love you honey
I'm ready, I'm ready to go
How did you get that way?
I don't know
You're screwed up and brilliant
You look like a million dollar man
So why is my heart broke?
One for the money
Two for the show
I love you honey
I'm ready, I'm ready to go
How did you get that way?
I don't know
You're screwed up and brilliant
You look like a million-dollar man
So why is my heart broke?
Credits
- Personnel
- Lana Del Rey — vocals, songwriting
- Christ Braide — songwriting, production, guitars, acoustic piano, strings, drum programming
- Emile Haynie — production, drums, additional keyboards
- Dan Grech-Marguerat — mixing
- Duncan Fuller — mixing assistance
- John Davis — mastering
- Technical
- Published by EMI / Sony / ATV
- Recorded at Human Feel Studios, Los Angeles, United States
- Mixed at Miloco's Engine Room, London, United Kingdom
- Mastered at Metropolis Mastering, London, United Kingdom
References
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