![]() “Summertime Sadness” was released from Lana’s 2012 album Born to Die. Album and Release Date of “Summertime Sadness” The Cedric Gervais remix went Multi-Platinum in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. The original version has been certified Triple-Platinum in Sweden and Italy, Platinum in Mexico and Triple-Gold in Germany. This feat marked Lana’s first ever appearance in the top 10 of the highly reputable Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, it hit number 4 in the United Kingdom. The Cedric Gervais remix, which was released on 11 July 2013, fared even better, breaking the top 10 in such countries as Australia, Greece and Ireland. Poland (where it actually reached number 1).It also broke the top 10 in the below countries: There are two different versions of this track, both of which performed phenomenally on international markets. The original version peaked at number 5 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart. And it’s important to mention that King’s husband, Kyle Newman, directed the clip alongside Spencer Susser. Her lesbian lover is portrayed by actress Jaime King. The music video features Lana in an ill-fated lesbian relationship. The only thing that is clearly known is that it occurred presumably during the “summertime”. And we come to this assumption because she entreats him/her to give her one final kiss. However, once again, there is no indication of why the romance has suddenly been flipped on its head or even when it happened. However, it is presumably via a dissolution in their relationship. What is abundantly clear is that Lana’s “Summertime Sadness” is based on her losing the person she loves. Lyrics center on the loss of a special someone For instance, spending a night out with this individual inspires her to dress to the nines and makes her feel “electric”. And these are the sentiments which dominate the first two verses.īut then in the chorus, we find her instructing this individual to “kiss me hard before you go”. And in the latter bridge, she is expressing eternal grief over losing him ( or her) . ![]() In fact being with this person brings out the best in her. At the beginning of the song, we find Lana, chilling with her lover. ![]()
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