Off to the Races

“Off to the Races” was written by Lana Del Rey and Tim Larcombe and appears as the second song on Lana Del Rey’s second studio album, Born to Die. The song’s lyrics move with a cinematic poetic flow over a hip-hop-flavored backdrop, describing an intense relationship with a well-healed older lover. The song was released as a digital download single in December 2011 and went to #22 on the Billboard Alternative Songs and #40 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs Singles charts. It has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Personnel on the record were: Lana Del Rey (vocals), Patrik Berger (guitar, bass, synthesizers, percussion, drum programming, samples). Pelle Hansen (cello), Erick Holm (viola), Fredrik Syberg (violin), and Emile Haynie (drums, keyboards).

Born to Die was recorded between 2010-11 at Electric Lady Studios and The Cutting Room in New York City and produced by Emile Haynie, Robopop, Jeff Bhasker, Al Shux, and Nowels. Released in January 2012, the album went to #2 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and has been certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA. Six singles were released from the LP.

Lana Del Rey (Elizabeth Woolridge Grant) is an American singer-songwriter. She released her first EP, Kill Kill, under the name Lizzy Grant in 2008. She changed her name to Lana Del Rey in 2010 and released her first self-titled album the same year. She has released nine studio albums, four EPs, and 38 singles. She has sold more than 48 million records worldwide. She has won two Brit Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and one MTV Video Music Award, Del Rey continues to record and tour and will begin playing festival dates in April 2024.