10 Best Lana Del Rey Songs

Ride is, simply put, a statement piece. After a few months of releasing her debut album, Lana gives us this single from her subsequent work, Paradise. This song helps us significantly expand this artist's music's horizons and how deep these can be. But, it's more than just a song; it's a whole story, Lana's story.

In the verses of the song, Del Rey narrates her entire adventure. From being tired of having the same routine to feeling freedom on the road. We can see an apparent spiral of decay that envelops her days while she only keeps moving by the mere fact of feeling free. Finally, on the bridge, we can hear how she finally accepts her destiny to be a wandering soul, unable to stay in one place.

The production of this track may not be what we're used to, but it doesn't disappoint. The strings, the harmonies and the tempo elevate the whole message of the song. Lana's voice is also full of feeling throughout the track, especially in the bridge, where it goes up an octave. We can almost feel a hint of desperation disguised as acceptance as she finishes singing.