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Who sang Video Games?

Lana Del Rey released the song Video Games. Date of release: 7/10/2011.

Release date: 7/10/2011

Duration: 04:42

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The meaning of the song 'Video Games ', based on the lyrics

What is Video Games about?

🎶 Video Games song analysis

This song is about a couple who like to spend time together and do things they enjoy, like playing video games.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Video Games’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Lana Del Rey - Short Biography

- Lana Del Rey is an American singer-songwriter known for her cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour and melancholy.
- She has received numerous awards, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for six Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
- Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue her music career.
- After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey broke through in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she went on to sign a recording contract with Polydor and Interscope.

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- "Video Games" is a song by American singer Lana Del Rey, released on October 10, 2011.
- The song was written by Del Rey and Justin Parker, and produced by Justin Parker, RoboPop.
- It was voted song of the year 2011 by the British magazine NME.
- The song is featured on Del Rey's first studio album, Born to Die (2012).
- The video for the song was directed by Yoann Lemoine and posted on his personal website on October 9, 2011.
- The video features Del Rey playing a waitress singing in a bar.
- The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised Del Rey's vocal performance and the song's production.
- The song was nominated for best pop vocal performance at the 55th Grammy Awards.
- Quebec singer Tire le coyote released a French adaptation of the song, "Jeu vidéo," on his 2017 album Désherbage.

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