Tag: Chill Out

Texas – In Demand

The song, “In Demand”, is a swipe by its protagonist (represented in the first person) at a former lover who once dated and then dumped her, but has made a concerted effort to win her back after she has found both fame and the love of another – now that she is “in demand.” The singer makes it clear that she does not trust the ex’s motives, thinking that he only wants her back because he is jealous now that she is not his. The single was accompanied by a music video which starred Alan Rickman alongside Spiteri.

Adele – Someone Like You

“Someone Like You” is a song by English singer-songwriter Adele written by Adele and Dan Wilson for her second studio album 21. The pop ballad was inspired by a broken relationship, and lyrically it speaks of Adele coming to terms with it. XL Recordings released the song as the second single from the album on 24 January 2011 in the United Kingdom and on 9 August 2011 in the United States. Accompanied only by a piano in the song (played by co-writer Wilson), Adele sings about the end of the relationship with her ex-boyfriend. The song received positive reviews from music critics who chose the song as a highlight of the album and praised the lyrics, its simple sound and Adele’s vocal performance.

Lana Del Rey – Born To Die

Born to Die is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. The album was released on January 27, 2012 on iTunes and on January 31, 2012 by Interscope Records, Polydor Records, and Stranger Records. After signing a record contract with Stranger in June 2011, Del Rey released her debut single, “Video Games”, which propelled her online popularity. Del Rey then started to give interviews to several newspapers and online magazines, as well as making live appearances to promote her work. The album’s second single, “Born to Die”, was released on December 30, 2011. “National Anthem” and “Summertime Sadness” served as the following singles.