"Playing Dangerous" is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded in 2010 and leaked on August 22, 2012. It was written and produced by Del Rey, Mads Louis Hauge and Phil Thornalley. The song partially samples the song "Searching for Soul" by Jake Wade and The Soul Searchers.
Cross-references
- A hurricane is mentioned in "Noir".
- A police officer is mentioned in other songs, such as "Backfire".
- The lyric "playing a dangerous game" is a quote from David Lynch's film 'Mulholland Drive'; Lynch's work has had an influence over Del Rey's other work such as 'Carmen'.
Lyrics
Everybody knows that I'm a good girl, officer
No, I wouldn't do a thing like that, that's for sure
The house was already on fire, I swear I'm not a liar
Well, I'm a little shaken, but I'm fine, thanks for askin'
Tell me, do you always work alone so late?
Gosh, I'm a little shy standin' here in my nightgown
Do you really have to put those tight handcuffs on?
Lookin' at me, then suddenly
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
I've been bad, I've been wrong
Playing a dangerous game
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Let's get in the back of your cop car, officer
You can ask me anything you want, anything, anything
Do you have a girl? I don't see a ring on your finger
Well, that's interesting. Have you ever thought of dating a singer?
The flames are gettin' higher, so's my desire
It's kind of exciting, don't you think?
Then suddenly, he's uncuffing me
And I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
I've been bad, I've been wrong
Playing a dangerous game
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
If you can't stand the heat, then stay out of the fire
You might get what you desire, boy
Love is strange, sometimes it makes you crazy
It can burn or break you
If you can't stand the heat, then stay out of the fire
You might get what you desire, boy
Love is strange, sometimes it makes you crazy
It can burn or break you down
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
I've been bad, I've been wrong
Playing a dangerous game
I'm in love, I'm in love
Love in a hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane