Music to Watch Boys To

Lana Del Rey

About Music to Watch Boys To

"Music to Watch Boys To" is a song by American singer Lana Del Rey from her fourth studio album Honeymoon (2015). It was written by Del Rey and Rick Nowels. It was released as the second single from Honeymoon on September 11, 2015, via digital download.


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2015
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I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah

Pink flamingos, always fascinated me
I know what only the girls know
Colors with lights begin to mean
Oh, oh, I see you're going
So I play my music, watch you leave

I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah

Velveteen and living single
It never felt that right to me
I know what only the girls know
Lies can buy you eternity
I, I, see you leaving
So I push record and watch you leave

I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah

Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Nothing gold can stay
Like love or lemonade
Or sun or summer days
It's all a game to me anyway

I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah

Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys

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Lana Del Rey

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her music has been noted by critics for its stylized cinematic quality, its preoccupation with themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, and its references to pop culture, particularly 1950s and 1960s Americana. more »

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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Music to Watch Boys To" was written by Lana Del Rey together with her long-time collaborator Rick Nowels, who has helped in creating some of her biggest hits.
Album Placement
The song is part of Lana Del Rey's fourth major-label studio album, "Honeymoon," which was released in 2015.
Inspiration
The title of the song was inspired by a phrase Del Rey saw on Tumblr.
Initial Purpose
Originally, "Music to Watch Boys To" was supposed to be the title track for her previous album, "Ultraviolence", but was scrapped and later used for "Honeymoon."
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its sultry, dream pop and trip-hop style, which is a trademark of Lana Del Rey’s music.
Blender's Mention
The song has been mentioned by Blender in “The 100 Best Indie Folk Songs” for its unique, cinematic sound.
Single Release
"Music to Watch Boys To" was released as a promotional single for the album on September 11, 2015.
Music Video
The music video of the song, directed by Kinga Burza, has a vintage feel to it, with Del Rey shown in several picturesque settings watching boys.
Symbolism
The song explores themes of fantasy, voyeurism, and objectification of men, somewhat reversing the usual trend of objectification in pop culture.
Popularity
As of 2021, the song has garnered over 70 million streams on Spotify.
Reception
Critics praised the song for its ethereal vibe and evocative lyrics, appreciating Lana’s consistent sonic aesthetics.
Radio Debut
The song debuted on Sept 9, 2015, on Beats 1 Radio.

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