1. "Summertime Sadness"
   "Blue Jeans"
2. "Young and Beautiful"
   "Love"

Most people think of summer as a time for fun, celebration and happiness, but for Lana in this song, it's a time of sadness. With her lover no longer by her side, she finds feelings of sadness are taking over.

1. "Off to the Races"
   "Video Games"
2. "Shades of Cool"
   "White Mustang"

Being one of the first songs to really put Lana on people's radar, "Video Games" was released as a single from her album "Born to Die." The song is all about a love that Lana had with someone, but he had other interests.

1. "Happiness Is a Butterfly"
   "Blue Jeans"
2. "13 Beaches"
   "Art Deco"

All about a bad-boy boyfriend that Lana had, "Blue Jeans" details what their relationship was really like and how much she loved him. He eventually got into things that became more important to him than Lana, and the two drifted apart.

1. "California"
   "The Greatest"
2. "Cruel World"
   "Love"

On this beautiful track, Lana sings about the youth of the world and the things that they, as well as she, deal with on a day to day basis. Her lyrics touch on how times have changed and, most of all, how we all need love.

1. "Guns and Roses"
   "Old Money"
2. "Tomorrow Never Came"
   "National Anthem"

The music video for "National Anthem" was highly inspired by Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy. The video itself was a story of the three, highlighting the Kennedys' relationship.

1. "Don't Call Me Angel"
   "Salvatore"
2. "Tomorrow Never Came"
   "Lust for Life"

There's nothing better than having a "Lust for Life," which Lana communicated through this song and her album of the same name. She and The Weeknd belted out a magical chorus that is hard to get out of your head.

1. "Gods & Monsters"
   "Brooklyn Baby"
2. "West Coast"
   "Born to Die"

Falling in love with the wrong person is something that many experience, but Lana put all of those emotions into this song. She deals with the pain of pretending that she is happy, but deep down she knows that her partner is wrong for her.

1. "Young and Beautiful"
   "Black Beauty"
2. "Lolita"
   "Doin' Time"

This 2019 Lana song is a cover of a 1997 Sublime song. That Sublime song is a loose cover of a song called "Summertime," from an opera called "Porgy and Bess." Lana had a captivating music video for the cover, in which she towers over the city.

1. "Ride"
   "Black Beauty"
2. "How to Disappear"
   "Swan Song"

Everyone is in search of happiness, and in this song, Lana is too. If she can ride away, then she might escape everything that is holding her back. This song was released on her EP, titled "Paradise," and later re-released on "Born to Die: The Paradise Edition."

1. "Groupie Love"
   "Million Dollar Man"
2. "Mariners Apartment Complex"
   "Video Games"

Inspired by a conversation with her partner, Lana wrote this song that mentions the apartment complex that they were standing near as they talked. She and her sister Chuck, a mixed media artist, brought the dreamy song to life in a music video.

1. "Some Things Last a Long Time"
   "Lust for Life"
2. "White Mustang"
   "Off to the Races"

A white Mustang might make you interested in someone, but as Lana finds out in this song, the person driving that car might not be right for you. She expresses the struggle of hoping that the driver would change for her, but he had other plans.

1. "Music to Watch Boys To"
   "Off to the Races"
2. "Young and Beautiful"
   "Summer Bummer"

There's no secret that Lana takes inspiration from many places when writing songs or crafting music videos, and this song is no exception. It was inspired by the book "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov — she even borrowed a few lines to add to the story.

1. "How to Disappear"
   "Pawn Shop Blues"
2. "Ride"
   "Salvatore"

"Salvatore" is a song that appeared on Lana's album, titled "Honeymoon," and it gained her lots of praise. One person who praised it was fellow recording artist Adele, who told Vogue that she adores the song and its ability to take her to magical places.

1. "Doin' Time"
   "High by the Beach"
2. "Young and Beautiful"
   "Mariners Apartment Complex"

Starting off low and quiet, Lana builds this song up to a powerful chorus, filled with emotion. Did you know that it was used for the 2013 film "The Great Gatsby," but Lana had already written it as a song for her EP "Paradise"?

1. "Mariners Apartment Complex"
   "High by the Beach"
2. "West Coast"
   "Music to Watch Boys To"

Lana released this song in 2015 as a single and on her album "Honeymoon." She considered the song to be one of her favorites on the album, and the song title was also one that she had considered using as an album title prior to its release.

1. "Summer Bummer"
   "Love Song"
2. "I Can Fly"
   "High by the Beach"

There's no better song to sing when you're in need of an escape from everything. Desiring to be away from everything for a little while and living for herself is what Lana evoked when she wrote this single.

1. "Black Beauty"
   "You Must Love Me"
2. "Lucky Ones"
   "hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have — but i have it"

Despite first appearances, Lana isn't singing about the famous stunning horse in this song. Instead, she is mourning a partner who is in a dark place and can't change his ways. Although she loves him, she realizes that there's nothing she can do to help him.

1. "Shades of Cool"
   "Mariners Apartment Complex"
2. "West Coast"
   "National Anthem"

When you hear "Shades of Cool," you might think of someone awesome in many ways, but in this song, Lana refers to someone with flaws. Lana describes him in shades of blue. However, she notes in the song that this person is rarely affected by much, either.

1. "Freak"
   "Get Free"
2. "Art Deco"
   "Old Money"

Did you know that Lana is a director in her own right? She directed the music video for "Freak," which honored people who had starred in other music videos of hers as well. It was a staple song on her album "Honeymoon."

1. "Body Electric"
   "Carmen"
2. "Get Free"
   "Terrence Loves You"

Fans of Lana will know that this song is heavily inspired by a Walt Whitman poem "I Sing the Body Electric." Despite this, Lana puts her own twist on it, speaking of her own experiences and feelings.

1. "Old Money"
   "Ultraviolence"
2. "The Next Best American Record"
   "Diet Mountain Dew"

Looking back at all of the things that she accomplished in her youth, Lana tells a story about a woman who feels bittersweet about the good times. Lana was praised for her storytelling and vocals on the track.

1. "Dark Paradise"
   "National Anthem"
2. "hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have — but i have it"
   "Pretty When You Cry"

Did you know that Lana recorded this song in just one take and released it like that? She proves that she has raw talent, and she isn't afraid to show it. This song was released on her album "Ultraviolence."

1. "Ride"
   "Ultraviolence"
2. "Dark Paradise"
   "Don't Call Me Angel"

Teaming up with Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus for this powerful song, Lana puts her own touch on it when she steps in for her part. She can also be heard throughout the chorus of the song, telling everyone not to call her — or Ariana or Miley — an angel.

1. "Pawn Shop Blues"
   "In My Feelings"
2. "Brooklyn Baby"
   "God Knows I Tried"

This song has a whole lot to do with New York City, which is evident from the name. The confident lyrics are largely satirical and give the song much of its character, with Lana's voice delivering the words perfectly.

1. "Carmen"
   "Summertime Sadness"
2. "Lust for Life"
   "Art Deco"

All about a girl struggling with fame, the song tells the story of a girl named Carmen. Lana considered this song to be extremely relatable for her, near and dear to her heart. It was released on her album "Born to Die."

1. "Honeymoon"
   "Terrence Loves You"
2. "Doin' Time"
   "American"

This song is heavily influenced by David Bowie. Lana pays tribute to him in the lyrics as well as through the instrumental elements. It was a single from "Honeymoon" — the song that she loved most on the album.

1. "Get Free"
   "Love"
2. "Freak"
   "Tomorrow Never Came"

Teaming up with Sean Ono Lennon, Lana recorded this song which also includes references to Sean's famous parents. It was a dream for Lana to collaborate with Sean, and she even mentions him in the lyrics.

1. "Video Games"
   "Blue Jeans"
2. "The Greatest"
   "Pawn Shop Blues"

A longing for the past — the way life once was — is an important part of this song. She reminisces about the good times and music from the past, including memories of the Beach Boys and "Kokomo."

1. "The Next Best American Record"
   "Lolita"
2. "The Greatest"
   "Carmen"

Before this song appeared on Lana's sixth album, it was actually a leaked song that was thought to be titled "Architecture." In fact, it was first meant to be part of Lana's album "Lust for Life" instead.

1. "Art Deco"
   "Diet Mountain Dew"
2. "Black Beauty"
   "How to Disappear"

This is another one of Lana's songs that reminisces on the past. She also speaks of two men that touched her life in different ways. Did you know that Lana performed this song at an Apple Keynote?

1. "Music to Watch Boys To"
   "Bel Air"
2. "Ultraviolence"
   "Don't Call Me Angel"

With the same title as the album that it was released on, this was an important track for Lana. It became a huge hit around the world, but Lana created a simple music video for it using her handy iPhone camera.

1. "Body Electric"
   "hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have — but I have it"
2. "Cinnamon Girl"
   "Blue Jeans"

This song title may be long and lowercase, but it has a lot of meaning to Lana. It gives fans a glimpse into her introspective side. Before taking on its long name, this song was going to be called "Sylvia Plath," in honor of the famous poet Lana admires.

1. "Off to the Races"
   "Diet Mountain Dew"
2. "Shades of Cool"
   "Salvatore"

Released on "Born to Die," the song was all about a bad relationship that affected Lana. In contrast to many of her songs, this track on the album sounds cheery, despite having such a somber meaning behind it.

1. "Ride"
   "The Greatest"
2. "West Coast"
   "Salvatore"

It's no secret that Lana has a love for the West Coast, and she shows that love in this song, inspired by the area. It also speaks of a partner who she was in love with, and he reciprocated the love, making her feel amazing.

1. "Love"
   "You Must Love Me"
2. "White Mustang"
   "Art Deco"

This song speaks of teenagers who love a good party. It gives off the feeling of freedom — something that many teenagers love. Released on the "Honeymoon" album, it was a unique song that stood out from the rest.