10 Best Lana Del Rey Songs

It's impossible to make a list of Lana's songs without mentioning the song that catapulted her to international fame, making her style and aesthetic known to a generation. From love and happiness to heartbreak and sadness, Video Games is a song that can be interpreted in many ways even a decade after its release. The lyrics have their fair share of profound moments that, although they may make you feel uncomfortable, you can't stop listening.

We can hear Del Rey's unique devotion to someone during the song, but also a hint of irony hidden between his words. Lana's vocal performance is simple, slow, and brings an indescribable amount of emotions. Her voice feels lost, raw, hurt and even excited as if everything were a dream, and she isn't sure she wants to wake up.

Although it has a slightly disconcerting build-up, the production that accompanies the song comes with pianos and strings that could easily resemble a horror movie. It's a slow burner that the more you listen, the more identified you feel, even if you have nothing in common with it.

Everything about this song is incredibly iconic and personal. It's impossible not to think of it once her name comes up, and rightly so. From its production to its lyrics and vocal performance, it will always be one of Del Rey's signature works. Plus, being her debut, it's the beacon in everything that's Lana Del Rey.