Summertime Sadness
Lana Del Rey · Born To Die - The Paradise Edition [2012]
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby you're the best
I got my red dress on tonight
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
Got my hair up real big beauty queen style
High heels off, I'm feeling alive
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above, all sizzling like a snare
Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothing scares me anymore
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby you're the best
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh oh
I'm feelin' electric tonight
Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above, all sizzling like a snare
Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothing scares me anymore
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby you're the best
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh oh
I think I'll miss you forever
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning skies
Late is better than never
Even if you're gone I'm gonna drive, drive
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh oh
Kiss me hard before you go
Summer time sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby you're the best
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh oh
Summertime Sadness
Lana Del Rey's 'Summertime Sadness' serves as the opening track on the deluxe edition of her 2012 debut album, 'Born to Die.' The song establishes her signature sound, blending lo-fi aesthetics with a melancholic pop-rock sensibility that became a defining characteristic of her early career. Featuring a haunting vocal performance and a driving rhythm section, the recording captures a nostalgic yet somber mood that resonated deeply with audiences. Its inclusion on the Paradise Edition highlights its status as a cornerstone of the album's narrative, setting the tone for the collection of songs that explored themes of heartbreak and glamour. The track has since become an enduring staple of her discography, influencing a generation of artists within the dream pop and indie folk genres.