Bartender
Lana Del Rey Lyrics

All the ladies of the canyon
Referring to women who live in the hills around Los Angeles

Wearing black to the house parties
Dressed in mourning attire for the life they left behind

Crosby, Stills and Nash is playing
Listening to the music of the 1970s, which shaped their views on love

Wine is flowing with Bacardi
Drinking and partying to forget their regrets

But sometimes girls just want to have fun
Women want to forget their troubles and enjoy themselves

The poetry inside of me is warm like a gun
The emotions inside are powerful and can be dangerous

I bought me a truck in the middle of the night
I made an impulsive decision to purchase a vehicle

It'll buy me a year if I play my cards right
I hope this purchase will help me survive for a year if I manage my finances well

Photo free exits from baby's bedside
I am leaving home secretly, so as not to disturb those sleeping

'Cause they don't yet know what car I drive
I don't want anyone to track me down or know my whereabouts

I'm just tryna keep my love alive
Trying to keep the passion and connection in a relationship going

With my bartender, hold me all night
Seeking comfort and intimacy with a trusted bartender

Bartender, our love's alive
The bartender understands and reciprocates the feelings

Baby remember, I'm not drinking wine
I'm not looking for self-pity or getting drunk, but for love and companionship

But that cherry coke you serve is fine
The non-alcoholic drinks provided by the bartender are enough to enhance the experience

And our love's sweet enough on the vine
The love shared between the bartender and I is natural and pure

All the ladies of the canyon
Referring to women who live in the hills around Los Angeles

Wearing white for their tea parties
Dressed for their daytime gatherings, which are more poised and refined

Playing games of levitation
Indulging in spiritual and imaginative pursuits, such as pretending to float

Meditating in the garden
Engaging in quiet reflection and contemplation in a serene outdoor environment

And I love the little games that we play
Appreciating the small moments and interactions shared with the bartender

From the valley to the beach
Traversing the range of terrain in Southern California with the bartender

And when at last the day is done, I grab my keys
I must return home and leave the companionship of the bartender for the time being

60 MPH on PCH drive
Driving at a moderate speed along the Pacific Coast Highway

Head to Long Beach to Newport by your side
Going from one coastal town to another with the bartender for company

As they don't yet know where I reside
Still trying to maintain anonymity and distance from those I left behind

60 miles from the last place I hide
I've moved a great distance in search of something better

With my bartender, hold me all night
Seeking comfort and intimacy with a trusted bartender

Bartender, keep love alive
The bartender understands and reciprocates the feelings

Bartender
The bartender serves not only drinks but also emotional support and connection