Ride

Lana Del Rey · Paradise (Ep) [2012]

I've been out on that open road

You can be my full time daddy

White and gold

Singing blues has been getting old

You can be my full time baby

Hot or cold



Don't break me down

I've been travelin' too long

I've been trying too hard

With one pretty song



I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast

I am alone at midnight

Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I

I got a war in my mind, so

I just ride, just ride

I just ride, I just ride



Dying young and I'm playing hard...

That's the way my father made his life an art

Drink all day and we talk 'til dark

That's the way the road doves do it, light 'til dark



Don't leave me now

Don't say goodbye

Don't turn around

Leave me high and dry



I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast

I am alone at midnight

Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I

I've got a war in my mind

I just ride, just ride

I just ride, I just ride



I'm tired of feeling like I'm fucking crazy

I'm tired of driving 'til I see stars in my eyes

I look up to hear myself saying

Baby, so I just drive, I just fly



I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast

I am alone at midnight

Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I

I've got a war in my mind

I just ride, just ride

I just ride, I just ride

Ride - Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey's 'Ride' serves as a haunting centerpiece on the 2012 Paradise (Ep), capturing the melancholic aesthetic that defines her early work. The track exemplifies her signature blend of dream-pop and baroque pop, utilizing lush instrumentation and a brooding vocal delivery to evoke themes of nostalgia and romantic longing. Released during a pivotal period in her career, the song reflects the atmospheric soundscapes that would later characterize albums like Born to Die and Ultraviolence. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to transport listeners into a cinematic, retro-futuristic world, cementing Del Rey's status as a key figure in modern indie and alternative music. The recording stands as a testament to her skill in crafting emotionally resonant narratives through sound, influencing countless artists who follow in her wake.