Video Games

     "Video Games" is the title of Lana Del Rey's claim to fame. The single was released in 2010 off of her album "Born to Die." Del Rey wrote the song, accompanied by Justin Parker, but released it via internet on June 29, 2011. The song revolves around a girl, whose boyfriend does not acknowledge her, but she still loves him. Del Rey's voice caught the attention of critics who approved of her pop ballad style. The song spread world wide, making it to number one on the charts in Germany. If you youtube the music video, you will find it and not quite understand it. That is because Del Rey directed and edited the video herself. Among being nominated for many awards, "Video Games" won the "Best Contemporary Song" in 2012. "Video Games" is Del Rey's only song to reach the chart in America, ranking at 91, and later to 11.