Lana Del Rey, American singer-songwriter, is behind the theme song for 007 First Light, it's been announced.
The title track, simply named First Light, has been released on streaming services, and you can listen to it right now:
Written and composed by Del Rey and David Arnold, with the former performing the vocals, the song is very Bond — you could definitely see this play during the opening titles of a Bond movie. It's pretty on point.
Speaking of which, the title sequence for 007 First Light will be debuted live on the game's official channels tomorrow, 17th April, at 12pm PDT/8pm BST.
"It’s a joy to watch two extraordinary talents like Lana Del Rey and David Arnold combine forces, the result feels instantly ‘Bond’ while still bringing a fresh identity for 007 First Light," enthuses Hakan Abrak, CEO of developer IO Interactive. "Bond’s return to gaming is a landmark moment for us at IO Interactive, and having a title song of this quality makes it even more special."
Here's what composer David Arnold had to say about the song:
"The music of James Bond has always been a huge part of its identity. A title song has to tell us about the world we are about to enter into. It has to intrigue, excite, and beckon us in. This song joins a long line of genre defining songs, each one creating a benchmark of style that adds to the magnificent heritage that is ‘The Bond Song’. That’s why I was so excited to work with Lana, an artist who brought elegance, atmosphere, and her totally unique character to this piece, which I hope will open the world of Bond to a whole new audience."
We know that Lana Del Rey has had ambitions to make a James Bond theme in the past; she apparently wrote one for Spectre, but it was turned down in favour of Sam Smith's effort. Now, she's finally been able to fulfil that dream.
007 First Light is coming up fast, due for release on 27th May 2026. What do you make of 007 First Light's theme song? Tell us in the comments section below.