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The 10 Best Lana Del Rey Songs You've Never Heard Of

Out of hundreds of possible options, it can be hard to choose.

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The 10 Best Lana Del Rey Songs You've Never Heard Of

Okay, so I have a slight obsession with Lana Del Rey. You would be too if you've heard some of these tracks buried under all the noise about her SNL performance (it's time to move past it, guys). These songs are so bad they're good, and there are so many to choose from it can get overwhelming. Luckily, I've looked into them all so you don't have too. In honor of her upcoming album Honeymoon, which officially drops September 18th, here the 10 best Lana Del Rey songs you've never heard of.

10. Hollywood

In Hollywood, I'm alive again.

Yeah Lana, we get the picture. You like California. This song is basically the abridged version of her Paradise Ep. It has references to most of the songs, but doesn't lose the sass of her Born to Die era. It's about opulence, and it will have you wasting your lunch money on a plane ticket and a surf board.

9. Jealous Girl

If I can't have you baby no one else in this world can.

Two parts catchy, one part creepy, this is the perfect break up song for someone a little too attached to their ex. The final version that leaked a few days ago includes a kind of canon that adds to the fun. Description: http://cdn1.theodysseyonline.com/files/2015/06/29/635711453453142781977258346_tumblr_mzbo1jwh1w1tpsijfo1_1389586807_cover.jpg

8. I Don't Wanna Go

He don't like no spotlight, stands real quiet in the moonlight.

Very pretty and slow, which is obviously classic Lana.


7. Tired of Singing The Blues

My Boyfriend says I'm like an old movie star, with loneliness as my occupation.

Lana don't you mean you say that? This song is emotional and its great. She talks through half of it and it's hilarious, and then she scream/sings and it's captivating. The haters better back off. For her mental health's sake.


6. Chelsea Hotel No. 2 (Leonard Cohen Cover)

We are ugly but we have the music.

Lana kills it with her covers. Some may say it's better than the original. It's simplicity works to lana's advantage. Her voice shines and so do the gorgeously tragic lyrics.


5. Oh Say, Can You See?

They swing till you're tired, and send you to mars. Nighttime is almost ours.

I'm just gonna come out and say that I don't really have a clue what she is talking about in this song. I will say though, that I really get the emotion she is trying to evoke. It grabs the mood of a night out and drowns it in profundity.

4. Ghetto Baby

I know you're sick boy, I wanna get the flu. I'm running temperatures thinking of your love boo.

Okay, so she sold this to Cheryl Cole and everyone unanimously likes Lana's version better. Only Lana could pull off the slightly disturbing (and very catchy- noticing a trend?) lyrics.


3. Dayglo Reflection (Collaboration with Bobby Womack)

Watching from a distant constellation, eyes that can see the world in changing hues.

Again, I know what you're thinking; "There are farm animals causing a disturbance in the background of this track, Andy." I agree, and they sound in distress. Ignore that for a minute and focus on the lyrics and her crazy wide range.

2. West Coast (Radio Mix)

Down on the West Coast I get this feeling like it all could happen, that's why I'm leaving you for the music, boy blue.

Confession time: I always thought West Coast was a little disjointed. The radio remix is not. It's probably the most upbeat "Ultraviolence" got, and will give you a new appreciation for her songwriting ability.


1. Pawn Shop Blues

I can't do this once more. No man can keep me together, been broken since I was born.

Ugh this song is perfect. It's like Lana's explanation for why she is the way she is. It's stripped down and to the point about what she values in life and what she is willing to give up to keep hold of what's important.

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