Ride
Lana Del Rey
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Born to Die - The Paradise Edition
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"Ride" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, taken from the re-release of her second album studio album, Born to Die - The Paradise Edition (2012) and her third EP, Paradise. The song served as the reissue's first single on September 25, 2012 through Interscope Records, Polydor Records, and Universal Music. The cover for the single depicts Del Rey on a tire swing, wearing cowboy boots and a denim jacket. In general, the song was well received by critics. Co-written by "Video Games" author Justin Park, "Ride" is a pop ballad that thematically involves parental problems, alcohol consumption, and loneliness. The ancillary music video premiered at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, California on October 10 and saw an official release on October 12. It was directed by Anthony Mandler, director of "National Anthem". Contemporary critics praised the song. Vocally, the song drew comparisons with Adele and Brandon Flowers of The Killers.
Lyrics:
[Verse 1] 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 [Pre-Chorus] Don't break me down (Don't break me down) I've been traveling too long (I've been traveling too long) I've been trying too hard (I've been trying too hard) With one pretty song (With one pretty song) [Chorus] I hear the birds on the summer breeze I drive fast, I am alone at midnight Been trying hard not to get into trouble But I, I've got a war in my mind So, I just ride, just ride I just ride, I just ride [Verse 2] Dying young and 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 dogs do it Light 'til dark [Pre-Chorus] Don't leave me now (Don't leave me now) Don't say goodbye (Don't say goodbye) Don't turn around (Don't turn around) Leave me high and dry (Leave me high and dry) [Chorus] I hear the birds on the summer breeze I drive fast, I am alone at midnight Been trying 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 [Bridge] I'm tired of feeling like I'm fucking crazy I'm tired of driving 'til I see stars in my eyes All I've got to keep myself sane, baby So I just ride, I just ride [Chorus] Hear the birds on the summer breeze I drive fast, I am alone at midnight Been trying 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