"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[]
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| Length | 3:22 | |
| Director | Lana Del Rey | |
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| Filmed | Unknown | |
| Location | Unknown | |
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Released | N/A |
| Length | 3:14 | |
| Director | Lana Del Rey | |
| Producer | N/A | |
| Filmed | Unknown | |
| Location | Unknown | |
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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[]
- The line "lights, camera, acción" also appears in various incarnations in other songs such as "Heavy Hitter", "Daddy Issues" and "High by the Beach".
- The phrase "little girls" is also used in "I Don't Wanna Go" and "Butterflies, Pt. 2".
- An old stage name used by Del Rey, "Sparkle Jump Rope Queen", is referenced in the song.
- Del Rey also tells someone "you can be my daddy" in "Ride" and "Be My Daddy".
- The phrase "come on" is also used in "Wolf T-Shirt", "Cola" and "Be My Daddy".
Official versions[]
- Album version — 3:13
- No Kung Fu demo / "Ruby" — 3:47
- "Little Girls" demo — 3:41
- Acoustic demo — 3:37
Lyrics[]
Lana Del Ray 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
No Kung Fu demo / "Ruby"[]
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[]
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
Acoustic demo[]
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
References[]
- ↑ HFA Song code: L7809E
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