Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Rey - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In the summer of 2012, Lana Del Rey dropped "Summertime Sadness", a track that would soon become synonymous with her haunting, melancholic style. Co-written with producer Rick Nowels and featured on her album Born to Die, the song initially had a modest chart presence until French DJ Cedric Gervais remixed it in 2013. This remix transformed the track into a global dance hit, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Lana Del Rey the highest-charting single of her career. The song itself is a poignant exploration of love and loss, with lyrics that capture the fleeting beauty of summer and the inevitable sadness that follows. The music video, directed by Kyle Newman and Spencer Susser, amplifies these themes with a dark narrative of two lovers, played by Lana Del Rey and Jaime King, who tragically end their lives. The emotional depth of "Summertime Sadness", coupled with the infectious energy of Cedric Gervais’ remix, solidified its place as one of Lana Del Rey’s most enduring tracks, resonating with fans worldwide.