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− | "'''Video Games'''" is a song written by [[Lana Del Rey]] and [[Justin Parker]] and produced by [[Robopop]] in 2011. Taken from Del Rey's first major-label album ''[[Born to Die (album)|Born to Die]]'', the song served as the album's first and lead single worldwide and is credited for the launch of Del Rey's international success. The song was officially released as a single on October 7, 2011. |
+ | "'''Video Games'''" is a song written by [[Lana Del Rey]] and [[Justin Parker]] and produced by [[Robopop]] in 2011. Taken from Del Rey's first major-label album ''[[Born to Die (album)|Born to Die]]'', the song served as the album's first and lead single worldwide and is credited for the launch of Del Rey's international success. The song was officially released as a single on [[2011/October|October 7, 2011]], as her debut single. |
==Writing and inspiration== |
==Writing and inspiration== |
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− | The song was written by Lana Del Rey and Justin Parker in the same sessions as "[[Blue Jeans (song)|Blue Jeans]]". It was written about how Del Rey watched her then-boyfriend play video games. She has stated that it is a statement about her putting her musical career on hold for him. When creating the song, Del Rey had no plans for it to be released as a single, as she assumed it would struggle to gain traction. |
+ | The song was written by Lana Del Rey and Justin Parker in the same sessions as "[[Blue Jeans (song)|Blue Jeans]]" during the summer of 2010. It was written about how Del Rey watched her then-boyfriend play video games. In an interview for British online magazine The Quietus, Del Rey stated that the inspiration for the song came from her ex-boyfriend, commenting, "I think we came together because we were both outsiders. It was perfect. But I think with that contentment also comes sadness. There was something heavenly about that life – we'd go to work and he'd play his video games – but also it was maybe too regular.<ref>http://thequietus.com/articles/07106-lana-del-rey-interview</ref> "She has stated that it is a statement about her putting her musical career on hold for him. When creating the song, Del Rey had no plans for it to be released as a single, as she assumed it would struggle to gain traction. |
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+ | Josh Kemp, one of Del Rey's supposed ex-boyfriends is said to have the been the inspiration behind the song as rumored for years. He seemingly alluded to the fact that it was his obsession with World of Warcraft that led to the writing of the song. On Instagram he shared a live recording of Del Rey performing the track and commented, “When your World of Warcraft addiction turns from self deprecating, anti-social depression into iconic and legendary... embrace your darkness...you never know who’s watching.”<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ffV0DnxQQ/ Josh Kemp on "Video Games" via Instagram]</ref> Del Rey has also mentioned that all the men in her life have been consumed by World of Warcraft in a 2012 interview with MTV Buzzworthy.<ref>[https://youtu.be/aneY-9yCKfA?t=94 Lana Del Rey for MTV Buzzworthy]</ref> |
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==Composition== |
==Composition== |
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− | Musically, "Video Games" is an down-tempo ballad song with |
+ | Musically, "Video Games" is an down-tempo ballad song with highly orchestrated instrumentation. It is composed in the key of F♯ minor, and is in common time with a tempo of around 60 beats per minute. Instrumentally, the song features pizzicato strings, swathing strings, harps, and violins. The song lacks any major percussion instruments, but does feature minor thumping in the latter half. Del Rey's vocals range from E<sub>3</sub> to A<sub>4</sub>, and the song showcases her using a lower vocal range than she had used previously. The crescendos, as well as feathery backing vocals create a subdued and haunting atmosphere that was praised by critics. Both official (wet one) and dry (with unaltered vocals) a cappellas were leaked on July 30, 2018. |
==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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In a poll performed by ''NME'', readers ranked it as the tenth best song of the year.<ref>http://www.nme.com/ratemy/253447/song-of-the-year-2011/item/254089</ref> Maura Johnston of ''The Village Voice'', however, called the song and the accompanying music video overproduced,<ref>http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/09/lana_del_rey_secret_show_glasslands.php</ref> while ''New York'' magazine contributor Amanda Dobbis commented that "it's hard to totally separate Del Rey's looks from the criticism that's been bubbling around her."<ref>http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/09/lana_del_rey.html</ref> In responses to this controversy, ''Paste'' 's Luke Larson said, "when 'Video Games' first hit the web, people weren’t freaking out about Lana Del Rey or fake lips or [[Lizzy Grant]]. People were freaking out because they had stumbled upon a fresh voice and a beautifully written song and ultimately, does the rest really matter?"<ref>http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/11/the-50-best-songs-of-2011.html</ref> Krystina Nellis of Drowned in Sound said the single reminded her of something from a David Lynch movie.<ref>http://drownedinsound.com/releases/16769/reviews/4144405?search</ref> |
In a poll performed by ''NME'', readers ranked it as the tenth best song of the year.<ref>http://www.nme.com/ratemy/253447/song-of-the-year-2011/item/254089</ref> Maura Johnston of ''The Village Voice'', however, called the song and the accompanying music video overproduced,<ref>http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/09/lana_del_rey_secret_show_glasslands.php</ref> while ''New York'' magazine contributor Amanda Dobbis commented that "it's hard to totally separate Del Rey's looks from the criticism that's been bubbling around her."<ref>http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/09/lana_del_rey.html</ref> In responses to this controversy, ''Paste'' 's Luke Larson said, "when 'Video Games' first hit the web, people weren’t freaking out about Lana Del Rey or fake lips or [[Lizzy Grant]]. People were freaking out because they had stumbled upon a fresh voice and a beautifully written song and ultimately, does the rest really matter?"<ref>http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/11/the-50-best-songs-of-2011.html</ref> Krystina Nellis of Drowned in Sound said the single reminded her of something from a David Lynch movie.<ref>http://drownedinsound.com/releases/16769/reviews/4144405?search</ref> |
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− | ''The Village Voice'' 's Pazz & Jop annual critics' poll ranked "Video Games" at number seven to find the best music of 2011, tied with Britney Spears's "Till the World Ends". The British magazine ''NME'' named "Video Games" the best single of 2011. |
+ | ''The Village Voice'' 's Pazz & Jop annual critics' poll ranked "Video Games" at number seven to find the best music of 2011, tied with Britney Spears's "Till the World Ends". The British magazine ''NME'' named "Video Games" the best single of 2011. In 2018, "Video Games" was listed as #13 on National Public Radio's '200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women' list.<ref>[https://www.npr.org/2018/07/30/627400055/turning-the-tables-the-200-greatest-songs-by-21st-century-women-part-10 National Public Radio, Inc. (July 30, 2018). "The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+". ''NPR'']</ref> ''Pitchfork'' placed "Video Games" at #9 on their '200 Best Songs of the 2010s' list in 2019.<ref>[https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-200-best-songs-of-the-2010s/ Pitchfork Media Inc.'' ''(October 7, 2019). "The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s". ''Pitchfork'']</ref> "Video Games" also won 'Song of the Decade' award at the 2019 Q Awards. |
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+ | == Use in media == |
*The song was used in an episode of the CW show, ''Ringer'', ''"If You Ever Want a French Lesson..."''. It is often highlighted as a proponent to the launch of Del Rey's career. |
*The song was used in an episode of the CW show, ''Ringer'', ''"If You Ever Want a French Lesson..."''. It is often highlighted as a proponent to the launch of Del Rey's career. |
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*A remixed version of the song in the ''666 Park Avenue'' episode ''"The Dead Don't Stay Dead."'' |
*A remixed version of the song in the ''666 Park Avenue'' episode ''"The Dead Don't Stay Dead."'' |
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+ | *The song was used in the TV show ''Gossip Girl'' episode ''"I Am Number Nine" ''(Season 5, Episode 6). |
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==Cross-references== |
==Cross-references== |
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− | *"Take that body downtown" is a |
+ | *"Take that body downtown" is a lyric also found in "[[National Anthem (song)|National Anthem]]". |
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+ | *Different variations of the lyric "heaven is a place on Earth with you" can be found in other songs. "Heaven is on Earth" is a phrase in "[[Ultraviolence (song)|Ultraviolence]]", "heaven is a place called Earth on your arm" from "[[Match Made in Heaven (song)|Match Made in Heaven]]" and "don't you want heaven here on earth?" from "[[Put Your Lips Together (song)|Put Your Lips Together]]". |
− | *Certain lyrics from the song were originally recorded in |
+ | *Certain lyrics from the song were originally recorded in "[[Is It Wrong (song)|Is It Wrong]]". |
− | *The song is part of the K trilogy with the album ''[[Born to Die (album)|Born to Die]]. ''The other two songs are "[[Born to Die (song)|Born to Die]]" and "[[Blue Jeans (song)|Blue Jeans]]". |
+ | *The song is part of the "[[K]]" trilogy with the album ''[[Born to Die (album)|Born to Die]]''.'' ''The other two songs are "[[Born to Die (song)|Born to Die]]" and "[[Blue Jeans (song)|Blue Jeans]]". |
+ | *"I'm in his favorite sundress" is similar to a lyric found in "[[On Our Way (song)|On Our Way]]". |
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==Music video== |
==Music video== |
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==== Background ==== |
==== Background ==== |
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− | After recording videos for the tracks from ''[[Lana Del Ray (album)|Lana Del Ray]]'' in the same style, Del Rey continued by recording this one and interlacing clips of her with old films, cartoons, paparazzi footage, and nature clips to create the video. The first two original videos, released in July of 2011, were removed and reformatted using some new clips once Del Rey was signed to [[Stranger Records|Stranger]], due to copyright issues. Del Rey posted the video on her personal YouTube channel on August 19, 2011, and it was posted to her |
+ | After recording videos for the tracks from ''[[Lana Del Ray (album)|Lana Del Ray]]'' in the same style, Del Rey continued by recording this one and interlacing clips of her with old films, cartoons, paparazzi footage, and nature clips to create the video. The first two original videos, released in July of 2011, were removed and reformatted using some new clips once Del Rey was signed to [[Stranger Records|Stranger]], due to copyright issues. Del Rey posted the video on her personal YouTube channel on August 19, 2011, and it was posted to her Vevo channel on October 16, 2011. |
==== Description ==== |
==== Description ==== |
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The video shows Del Rey, with her hair in a similar style to that of Jackie Kennedy, wearing a white top and a yellow & black shirt, and shows her with various colorizations added to her shots. The clips in the video show San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, amongst others, as well as specific shots of the Chateau Marmont and various billboards around L.A. A prominent scene featured throughout the video is that of an intoxicated Paz De La Huerta, an actress, stumbling. Many scenes of a man and woman on a moped, dancing, kissing, and jumping in a pool are a main focus of the video. The original video also included many shots of cartoons and orchestras, but these were removed in the final edition. |
The video shows Del Rey, with her hair in a similar style to that of Jackie Kennedy, wearing a white top and a yellow & black shirt, and shows her with various colorizations added to her shots. The clips in the video show San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, amongst others, as well as specific shots of the Chateau Marmont and various billboards around L.A. A prominent scene featured throughout the video is that of an intoxicated Paz De La Huerta, an actress, stumbling. Many scenes of a man and woman on a moped, dancing, kissing, and jumping in a pool are a main focus of the video. The original video also included many shots of cartoons and orchestras, but these were removed in the final edition. |
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==Official versions== |
==Official versions== |
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− | *Album version |
+ | *Album version — 4:42 |
− | *Remastered version |
+ | *Remastered version — 4:41 |
− | *Unmastered version |
+ | *Unmastered version — 4:06 |
− | *Radio edit |
+ | *Radio edit — 4:01 |
− | *Demo version |
+ | *Demo version — 3:55 |
− | *Music video version |
+ | *Music video version — 4:46 |
+ | *Instrumental version — 4:45 |
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+ | *Dry a cappella version — 4:26 |
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+ | *A cappella version — 4:45 |
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+ | *Unmastered demo — 4:32 |
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+ | *DJ version — 5:12<ref>ISRC: GBUM71107879</ref> |
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==Lyrics== |
==Lyrics== |
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+ | Swinging in the backyard, pull up in your fast car |
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+ | Whistling my name |
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+ | Open up a beer |
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And play a video game." |
And play a video game." |
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− | Watching me get undressed |
+ | Watching me get undressed |
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+ | I say you the bestest |
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+ | Lean in for a big kiss |
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+ | Singing in the old bars |
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+ | Swinging with the old stars |
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+ | Drunk and I am seeing stars |
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+ | Watching all our friends fall in and out of Old Paul's |
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+ | It's you, it's you, it's all for you |
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+ | Everything I do |
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+ | I tell you all the time |
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+ | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
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− | Everything I do |
+ | Everything I do |
− | I tell you all the time |
+ | I tell you all the time |
− | Heaven is a place on |
+ | Heaven is a place on Earth with you |
− | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
+ | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
+ | Only worth living if somebody is loving you |
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− | Swinging in the backyard |
+ | Swinging in the backyard |
− | Pull up in your fast car |
+ | Pull up in your fast car |
− | Whistling my name |
+ | Whistling my name |
− | You open up a beer |
+ | You open up a beer |
And you say "get over here, |
And you say "get over here, |
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And play my video game." |
And play my video game." |
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− | + | I'm in his favorite sundress |
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− | Watching me get all dressed |
+ | Watching me get all dressed |
− | We gonna go downtown |
+ | We gonna go downtown |
− | I say you're the best best |
+ | I say you're the best best |
− | Lean in for a big kiss |
+ | Lean in for a big kiss |
− | Put his favorite perfume on |
+ | Put his favorite perfume on |
− | Go play your video game |
+ | Go play your video game |
− | + | It's you, it's you, it's all for you |
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− | Everything I do |
+ | Everything I do |
− | I tell you all the time |
+ | I tell you all the time |
− | Heaven is a place on |
+ | Heaven is a place on Earth with you |
− | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
+ | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true? |
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true? |
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− | They say that the world was built for two |
+ | They say that the world was built for two |
− | Only worth living if somebody is loving you |
+ | Only worth living if somebody is loving you |
− | And baby, now you do, mm |
+ | And baby, now you do, mm |
− | Singing in the old bars |
+ | Singing in the old bars |
− | Swinging with the old stars |
+ | Swinging with the old stars |
− | Living for the fame |
+ | Living for the fame |
− | Kissing in the blue dark |
+ | Kissing in the blue dark |
− | Playing pool and wild darts |
+ | Playing pool and wild darts |
− | Video games |
+ | Video games |
− | He holds me in his big arms |
+ | He holds me in his big arms |
− | Drunk and I am seeing stars |
+ | Drunk and I am seeing stars |
− | This is all I think of |
+ | This is all I think of |
− | Watching all our friends fall |
+ | Watching all our friends fall |
− | In and out of Old |
+ | In and out of Old Paul's |
− | This is my idea of fun |
+ | This is my idea of fun |
− | Playing video games |
+ | Playing video games |
− | + | It's you, it's you, it's all for you |
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− | Everything I do |
+ | Everything I do |
− | I tell you all the time |
+ | I tell you all the time |
− | Heaven is a place on |
+ | Heaven is a place on Earth with you |
− | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
+ | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true? |
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true? |
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− | They say that the world was built for two |
+ | They say that the world was built for two |
− | Only worth living if somebody is loving you |
+ | Only worth living if somebody is loving you |
− | And baby, now you do |
+ | And baby, now you do |
− | + | It's you, it's you, it's all for you |
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− | Everything I do |
+ | Everything I do |
− | I tell you all the time |
+ | I tell you all the time |
− | Heaven is a place on |
+ | Heaven is a place on Earth with you |
− | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
+ | Tell me all the things you wanna do |
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true? |
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true? |
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− | They say that the world was built for two |
+ | They say that the world was built for two |
− | Only worth living if somebody is loving you |
+ | Only worth living if somebody is loving you |
− | And baby, now you do |
+ | And baby, now you do |
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==Commercial release== |
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===Physical releases=== |
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Revision as of 06:37, 16 February 2020
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"Video Games" is a song written by Lana Del Rey and Justin Parker and produced by Robopop in 2011. Taken from Del Rey's first major-label album Born to Die, the song served as the album's first and lead single worldwide and is credited for the launch of Del Rey's international success. The song was officially released as a single on October 7, 2011, as her debut single.
Writing and inspiration
The song was written by Lana Del Rey and Justin Parker in the same sessions as "Blue Jeans" during the summer of 2010. It was written about how Del Rey watched her then-boyfriend play video games. In an interview for British online magazine The Quietus, Del Rey stated that the inspiration for the song came from her ex-boyfriend, commenting, "I think we came together because we were both outsiders. It was perfect. But I think with that contentment also comes sadness. There was something heavenly about that life – we'd go to work and he'd play his video games – but also it was maybe too regular.[1] "She has stated that it is a statement about her putting her musical career on hold for him. When creating the song, Del Rey had no plans for it to be released as a single, as she assumed it would struggle to gain traction.
Josh Kemp, one of Del Rey's supposed ex-boyfriends is said to have the been the inspiration behind the song as rumored for years. He seemingly alluded to the fact that it was his obsession with World of Warcraft that led to the writing of the song. On Instagram he shared a live recording of Del Rey performing the track and commented, “When your World of Warcraft addiction turns from self deprecating, anti-social depression into iconic and legendary... embrace your darkness...you never know who’s watching.”[2] Del Rey has also mentioned that all the men in her life have been consumed by World of Warcraft in a 2012 interview with MTV Buzzworthy.[3]
Composition
Musically, "Video Games" is an down-tempo ballad song with highly orchestrated instrumentation. It is composed in the key of F♯ minor, and is in common time with a tempo of around 60 beats per minute. Instrumentally, the song features pizzicato strings, swathing strings, harps, and violins. The song lacks any major percussion instruments, but does feature minor thumping in the latter half. Del Rey's vocals range from E3 to A4, and the song showcases her using a lower vocal range than she had used previously. The crescendos, as well as feathery backing vocals create a subdued and haunting atmosphere that was praised by critics. Both official (wet one) and dry (with unaltered vocals) a cappellas were leaked on July 30, 2018.
Critical reception
"Video Games" was met with critical acclaim from music critics. Following the release of the single, Ian Cohen dubbed the song "Best New Music" on Pitchfork Mediacommenting, "on her stirring debut single, New York singer-songwriter Lizzy Grant transforms into the more bombastically named Lana Del Rey and absolutely wallows in it."[4] Digital Spy writer Robert Copsey noted Del Rey "combines a near-identical [Nancy Sinatra] vocal with her own fascination for the tragically glamorous — or 'Hollywood sadcore' as she succinctly labels it."[5] Lewis Corner, also of Digital Spy, said, "New York-born, London-based Lana Del Rey is currently working on her debut album, but if this newly released preview track/video is anything to go by, it's going to be avant-garde pop at its very best."[6] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian considered "Video Games" the best song of 2011 and added, "it's tempting to say with a song that good it doesn't matter who sings it, but that's not strictly true. As pop divas who collaborate with Eg White go, Lana Del Rey sounds hugely understated."[7]
In a poll performed by NME, readers ranked it as the tenth best song of the year.[8] Maura Johnston of The Village Voice, however, called the song and the accompanying music video overproduced,[9] while New York magazine contributor Amanda Dobbis commented that "it's hard to totally separate Del Rey's looks from the criticism that's been bubbling around her."[10] In responses to this controversy, Paste 's Luke Larson said, "when 'Video Games' first hit the web, people weren’t freaking out about Lana Del Rey or fake lips or Lizzy Grant. People were freaking out because they had stumbled upon a fresh voice and a beautifully written song and ultimately, does the rest really matter?"[11] Krystina Nellis of Drowned in Sound said the single reminded her of something from a David Lynch movie.[12]
The Village Voice 's Pazz & Jop annual critics' poll ranked "Video Games" at number seven to find the best music of 2011, tied with Britney Spears's "Till the World Ends". The British magazine NME named "Video Games" the best single of 2011. In 2018, "Video Games" was listed as #13 on National Public Radio's '200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women' list.[13] Pitchfork placed "Video Games" at #9 on their '200 Best Songs of the 2010s' list in 2019.[14] "Video Games" also won 'Song of the Decade' award at the 2019 Q Awards.
Use in media
- The song was used in an episode of the CW show, Ringer, "If You Ever Want a French Lesson...". It is often highlighted as a proponent to the launch of Del Rey's career.
- A remixed version of the song in the 666 Park Avenue episode "The Dead Don't Stay Dead."
- The song was used in the TV show Gossip Girl episode "I Am Number Nine" (Season 5, Episode 6).
Cross-references
- "Take that body downtown" is a lyric also found in "National Anthem".
- Different variations of the lyric "heaven is a place on Earth with you" can be found in other songs. "Heaven is on Earth" is a phrase in "Ultraviolence", "heaven is a place called Earth on your arm" from "Match Made in Heaven" and "don't you want heaven here on earth?" from "Put Your Lips Together".
- Certain lyrics from the song were originally recorded in "Is It Wrong".
- The song is part of the "K" trilogy with the album Born to Die. The other two songs are "Born to Die" and "Blue Jeans".
- "I'm in his favorite sundress" is similar to a lyric found in "On Our Way".
Music video
Music video | Information | |
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Released | August 19, 2011 & October 16, 2011 | |
Length | 4:46 | |
Director | Lana Del Rey | |
Producer | Lana Del Rey | |
Filmed | Unknown, 2011 | |
Location | Unknown | |
Vevo views | 201+ Million views |
Music video | Information | |
---|---|---|
Released | July, 2011 | |
Length | 4:52 | |
Director | Lana Del Rey | |
Producer | Lana Del Rey | |
Filmed | Unknown, 2011 | |
Location | Unknown | |
Vevo views | N/A |
Music video | Information | |
---|---|---|
Released | July, 2011 | |
Length | 4:52 | |
Director | Lana Del Rey | |
Producer | Lana Del Rey | |
Filmed | Unknown, 2011 | |
Location | Unknown | |
Vevo views | N/A |
Background
After recording videos for the tracks from Lana Del Ray in the same style, Del Rey continued by recording this one and interlacing clips of her with old films, cartoons, paparazzi footage, and nature clips to create the video. The first two original videos, released in July of 2011, were removed and reformatted using some new clips once Del Rey was signed to Stranger, due to copyright issues. Del Rey posted the video on her personal YouTube channel on August 19, 2011, and it was posted to her Vevo channel on October 16, 2011.
Description
The video shows Del Rey, with her hair in a similar style to that of Jackie Kennedy, wearing a white top and a yellow & black shirt, and shows her with various colorizations added to her shots. The clips in the video show San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, amongst others, as well as specific shots of the Chateau Marmont and various billboards around L.A. A prominent scene featured throughout the video is that of an intoxicated Paz De La Huerta, an actress, stumbling. Many scenes of a man and woman on a moped, dancing, kissing, and jumping in a pool are a main focus of the video. The original video also included many shots of cartoons and orchestras, but these were removed in the final edition.
Official versions
- Album version — 4:42
- Remastered version — 4:41
- Unmastered version — 4:06
- Radio edit — 4:01
- Demo version — 3:55
- Music video version — 4:46
- Instrumental version — 4:45
- Dry a cappella version — 4:26
- A cappella version — 4:45
- Unmastered demo — 4:32
- DJ version — 5:12[15]
Lyrics
Album version
Swinging in the backyard, pull up in your fast car
Whistling my name
Open up a beer
And you say get over here
And play a video game
I'm in his favorite sundress
Watching me get undressed
Take that body downtown
I say you the bestest
Lean in for a big kiss
Put his favorite perfume on
Go play a video game
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby now you do
Singing in the old bars
Swinging with the old stars
Living for the fame
Kissing in the blue dark
Playing pool and wild darts and video games
He holds me in his big arms
Drunk and I am seeing stars
This is all I think of
Watching all our friends fall in and out of Old Paul's
This is my idea of fun
Playing video games
Radio edit
Swinging in the backyard, pull up in your fast car
Whistling my name
Open up a beer
And you say "get over here,
And play a video game."
I'm in his favorite sundress
Watching me get undressed
Take that body downtown
I say you the bestest
Lean in for a big kiss
Put his favorite perfume on
Go play a video game
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on Earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby now you do
Singing in the old bars
Swinging with the old stars
Living for the fame
Kissing in the blue dark
Playing pool and wild darts and video games
He holds me in his big arms
Drunk and I am seeing stars
This is all I think of
Watching all our friends fall in and out of Old Paul's
This is my idea of fun
Playing video games
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on Earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby now you do
(Now-now you do, now you do, now you do)
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on Earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby now you do
(Now-now you do, now you do, now you do)
Demo version
Swinging in the backyard
Pull up in your fast car
Whistling my name
You open up a beer
And you say "get over here,
And play my video game."
I'm in his favorite sundress
Watching me get all dressed
We gonna go downtown
I say you're the best best
Lean in for a big kiss
Put his favorite perfume on
Go play your video game
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on Earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
And baby, now you do, mm
Singing in the old bars
Swinging with the old stars
Living for the fame
Kissing in the blue dark
Playing pool and wild darts
Video games
He holds me in his big arms
Drunk and I am seeing stars
This is all I think of
Watching all our friends fall
In and out of Old Paul's
This is my idea of fun
Playing video games
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on Earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
And baby, now you do
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on Earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
And baby, now you do
Commercial release
Physical releases
- United Kingdom (2783433)
(45RPM)
Label: Stranger Format: 7" picture disc vinyl in plastic sleeve Released: 2011 Barcode: 00602527834337 Photography: Nicole Nodland Design: Unknown |
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# | Name | Time |
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1. | "Video Games" (Radio Edit) | 4:01 |
2. | "Blue Jeans" | 3:31 |
- United States (INTR-12733-2)
Label: Stranger Format: CD in jewel case Released: 2011 Barcode: 602527893242 Photography: Nicole Nodland Design: Unknown |
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# | Name | Time |
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1. | "Video Games" (Radio Edit) | 4:01 |
2. | "Blue Jeans" | 3:31 |
- United States (INTR-12736-7)
(45RPM)
Label: Polydor, Interscope Format: 7" vinyl in cardsleeve Released: TBA Barcode: TBA Photography: Nicole Nodland Design: Unknown |
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# | Name | Time |
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1. | "Video Games" (Joy Orbison Remix) | 5:01 |
2. | "Blue Jeans" (Odd Future's The Internet Remix) | 4:00 |
Digital releases
- Video Games Remixes - EP
Label: Polydor, Interscope Format: Digital download Released: February 28, 2012 Barcode: None Photography: Nicole Nodland Design: Unknown |
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# | Name | Time |
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1. | "Video Games" (Club Clique for The Bad Girls Remix) | 4:57 |
2. | "Video Games" (Jakwob and Etherwood Remix) | 3:42 |
3. | "Video Games" (White Lies C-Mix) | 7:32 |
4. | "Video Games" (Jamie Woon Remix) | 5:14 |
5. | "Video Games" (We Don't Belong In Pacha Remix) | 5:19 |
Official remixes
- Adrian Lux & Blende Remix — 6:03[16]
- Adrian Lux & Blende Remix Radio Edit — 2:42[17]
- Bassflow Remake — 3:53[18]
- Club Clique For The Bad Girls Remix — 5:00
- Helium Robots Remix — 4:52
- Jakwob & Etherwood Remix — 3:43
- Jamie Woon Remix — 5:14
- Joy Orbison Remix — 5:01
- Larry "Mr. Fingers" Heard Remix — 9:01
- Larry "Mr. Fingers" Heard Edit — 9:00
- Omid 16B Remix — 5:14
- Omid 16B Radio Edit — 4:07
- Omid 16B Instrumental Mix — 5:08
- Omid 16B Instrumental Reprise — 2:35
- Rainer Weichhold & Nick Olivetti Clubmix — 7:42
- We Don't Belong In Pancha Remix — 5:20
- White Lies C-Mix — 7:34
Promotional releases
Video Games / Blue Jeans CD by Vertigo in Germany, Switzerland & Austria
Video Games / Blue Jeans CD by Interscope Records in US
Video Games - The Remix EP CD by Vertigo in Germany, Switzerland & Austria
Video Games / Blue Jeans 7" Vinyl (part of The Singles compilation) by Interscope Records and Polydor in France
Video Games / Blue Jeans Remix 7" Vinyl by Interscope Records in USA
Video Games / Blue Jeans CD by Stranger Records in Europe
Video Games - The Remix EP 12" Vinyl by Vertigo in Germany
Video Games / Blue Jeans (Omid 16B Remixes) 12" Vinyl by Alola in UK
Video Games / Blue Jeans Picture 7" Vinyl by Stranger Records in UK, Europe & US
Video Games CD by Interscope Records in US
Video Games CD in Card Sleeve by Stranger Records in UK
Video Games / Blue Jeans CD by Polydor and Interscope Records in France
Video Games CD by Stranger Records in Netherlands
Video Games - Remixes CD by Stranger Records in UK
Video Games / Blue Jeans CD by Universal Music Group in Finland
Video Games CD Sampler by Stranger Records in UK
Credits
- Personnel
- Lana Del Rey — vocals, songwriting
- Justin Parker — songwriting
- Robopop — production, mixing
- John Davis — mastering
- Technical
- Published by EMI / Sony ATV (ASCAP)
- Mastered at Metropolis Mastering, London, United Kingdom
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
All-time charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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Australia (ARIA) | Platinum | 70,000^ |
Austria (IFPI Austria) | Platinum | 30,000* |
Belgium (BEA) | Platinum | 30,000* |
Canada (Music Canada) | Gold | 40,000^ |
France (SNEP) | Platinum | 150,000* |
Germany (BVMI) | 3× Gold | 450,000^ |
Italy (FIMI) | Gold | 15,000* |
Italy (FIMI) | Gold | 25,000* |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) | 3× Platinum | 60,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI) | Platinum | 600,000x |
United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- ↑ http://thequietus.com/articles/07106-lana-del-rey-interview
- ↑ Josh Kemp on "Video Games" via Instagram
- ↑ Lana Del Rey for MTV Buzzworthy
- ↑ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12276-video-games/
- ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a342509/lana-del-rey-video-games-single-review.html
- ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/thesound/a318491/playlist-10-tracks-you-need-to-hear.html
- ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/dec/19/best-song-2011-lana-del-rey
- ↑ http://www.nme.com/ratemy/253447/song-of-the-year-2011/item/254089
- ↑ http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/09/lana_del_rey_secret_show_glasslands.php
- ↑ http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/09/lana_del_rey.html
- ↑ http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/11/the-50-best-songs-of-2011.html
- ↑ http://drownedinsound.com/releases/16769/reviews/4144405?search
- ↑ National Public Radio, Inc. (July 30, 2018). "The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+". NPR
- ↑ Pitchfork Media Inc. (October 7, 2019). "The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s". Pitchfork
- ↑ ISRC: GBUM71107879
- ↑ ISRC: GBUM71203657
- ↑ ISRC: GBUM71203658
- ↑ ISRC: GBUM71203875
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