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"Put Me in a Movie" (originally titled "Little Girls"[1] and "Ruby") is a song written by Lana Del Rey and produced by David Kahne. It serves as the eleventh track on Del Rey's debut studio album, Lana Del Ray.

Background[]

The song was part of the demo tape, No Kung Fu, which Del Rey sent to various producers in order to find a producer for her album. This demo, "Ruby", is also featured on a 3-track mixtape (alongside "Roller Dirby" and "The Ocean") that was given to Del Rey's friend and Fordham professor, Mark Naison.

Another demo of the song, titled "Little Girls", leaked sometime in 2012. An acoustic demo of the song leaked on June 13, 2020. It was recorded on July 17, 2007, and is the earliest known version of the song.

Writing and inspiration[]

The song's lyrics were written by Del Rey herself, and the lyrics have no other admitted author. It seems as if the song is about a little girl (who is an actress) being taken advantage of. It could be an indication of child sexual abuse from examining the lyrics. It was also inspired from one of her favorite books, “Lolita”.

Live performances[]

There is one known performance of "Put Me in a Movie". Del Rey performed the song at Mercury Lounge on September 20, 2008. Footage of this live performance is available online.

Music video[]

Music video Information
Lana_Del_Rey_-_Put_Me_in_a_Movie_(Official_Music_Video)_(Version_1) Released N/A
Length 3:22
Director Lana Del Rey
Producer
Filmed Unknown
Location Unknown
Vevo views N/A
Music video Information
Lana_Del_Rey_-_Put_Me_in_a_Movie_(Official_Music_Video)_(Version_2) Released N/A
Length 3:14
Director Lana Del Rey
Producer N/A
Filmed Unknown
Location Unknown
Vevo views N/A

Background and description[]

Del Rey created a homemade music video for the song, possibly in 2008, which features clips of Del Rey herself singing along to the song and clips she gathered from old films - the usual style of her old music videos. There is also a second version that lacks some scenes and is shorter than the original one.

Cross-references[]

Official versions[]

  • Album version — 3:13
  • Acoustic demo/demo version 1 — 3:37
  • "Ruby" demo version 2 — 3:47
  • "Little Girls" demo version 3 — 3:41

Lyrics[]

Album version[]

Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home

Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy

Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun

Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy

You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle

Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own

Put me in a movie (Put me in a movie)
(Come on, you know you like little girls)
Put me in a movie (Come on, you know you like)
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy
Put me in a movie
You can be my daddy

Acoustic demo/demo version 1[]

Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home

Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy

And I will lie like a child
Smile in your mouth
And you will thank the Lord God
Such a pretty young

Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home, home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home

You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle

Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own
Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own
Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own

Put me in a movie
Put me in a movie
Put me in a movie
Put me in a movie

"Ruby" demo version 2[]

Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home

Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy

Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun

Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy

You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle

Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own
Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own
Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own

Put me in a movie
Put me in a movie
Come on, you know you like
Come on, you know you like
Come on, you know you like little girls

"Little Girls" demo version 3[]

Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home
Lights, camera, acción
If he likes me, takes me home

Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy

Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun
Lights, camera, acción
He didn't know he'd have this much fun

Come on, you know you like little girls
Come on, you know you like little girls
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy

You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle
You my little sparkle jump rope queen
You my little sparkle

Feels like sugar in me
Feels like sugar in me

Lights, camera, acción
You know I can't make it on my own

Put me in a movie (Put me in a movie)
(Come on, you know you like little girls)
Put me in a movie (Come on, you know you like)
You can be my daddy
You can be my daddy
Put me in a movie
You can be my daddy

References[]

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