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Lana Del Rey (Elizabeth Woolridge Grant) is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for her cinematic, melancholic music and nostalgic 1950s-1960s American aesthetic.
Del Rey’s best known and most streamed songs are “Summertime Sadness” and “Young and Beautiful,” used in “The Great Gatsby” movie By Baz Luhrmann (2013). Other iconic hits that shape her career include “Video Games” and her melancholic anthem “Born to Die”.
Del Rey’s last studio album, “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” was released on March 24, 2023. Since this time, she has released some singles like “Henry, Come On,” “Bluebird,” and “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” which may be potential tracks.
Fans know that Del Rey’s upcoming tenth album is currently titled “Stove,” previously under the titles “Lasso” and “The Right Person Will Stay,” with the predicted release date for May 22, based on the often discussed details on her Instagram page. The project has been delayed multiple times, as she has added more songs to the track list.
Fans were surprised when Del Rey unannounced dropped a new single on April 16, titled “First Light,” the theme song for the new James Bond game. “007 First Light” is due to be released in May this year. The track was written by renowned composer David Arnold, who has previously worked on five Bond films.
The lyrics of “First Light”: “Run into the sun like it’s the first light of day when you wake” explores visual imagery and emotion.
The song is a mix of a full orchestra giving that Bond feeling, with the piano and soft ambient pads giving it an emotional feeling slow and reflective. The subtle percussion is like a heartbeat, adding tension to the overall song. The layered vocals and echo effect make Del Rey’s voice feel haunting and distant.
“Play your life like a game,” is a lyric that references video games.
This song blends two emotional worlds, one being the classic Bond emotions (mystery, danger, and power), and Del Rey’s signature emotions (melancholy, soft sadness, and nostalgia). The overall vibe of the song could be described as watching a sunrise while in danger, beautiful but tense.
If you are interested in listening to the song, it's available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and many other streaming platforms. The playtime is 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
