If You Lie Down With Me
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Baby, giddy up
Baby wants a dance
Baby gets her way
Dreamy nights
Talk to me with that whiskey breath
Twirl me twice
I'll treat you like a holiday
And don't say you're over me
When we both know that you ain't
Don't say you're over me
Baby, it's already too late
Just do what you do best with me
Dance me all around the room
Spin me like a ballerina, super high
Dance me all around the moon
Light me up like the 4th of July
Once, twice, three times
The guy I ever thought I would meet, so
Don't say you're over me
When we both know that you lie
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
When you lie down right next to me
Get your jacket on
Be a gentleman
Get into your truck
And pick me up at eight
'Cause we were built for
The long haul freight train
Burnt by fire
Without trial like a stowaway
And don't say you're over me
When they all know that you ain't
If you lay down right next to me
Dance me all around the room
Spin me like ballerina super high
Dance me all around the moon
Like six times 'til I'm sick and I cry
Once, twice, three times
The guy I ever thought I would meet, so
Don't say you're over me
When they all know that you're lying
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, you lie
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, you lie
When you lie down right next to me
In "Push Me Down," Lana Del Rey sings about a relationship that is both passionate and tumultuous. The song is filled with dreamy imagery and romantic notions, but underneath it all lies a sense of unease and instability.
At first, Lana urges her lover to put on his "red boots" and take her for a dance. She is in control of the situation, demanding what she wants and getting her way. Their relationship is depicted as a whirlwind of dreamy nights and whiskey breath, with Lana playing the role of the ballerina and her lover spinning her around the room. But even as she enjoys the moment, she knows deep down that their love is doomed. She sings about the lies that he tells her, about his inability to let go of their relationship, and about the pain that both of them are experiencing.
The chorus of "Push Me Down" is a plea for honesty and for closure. Lana wants her lover to admit that he still loves her, even though they both know that their relationship is over. She is willing to continue their dance, to continue spinning around the room and flying high like a fireworks display, but only if he is truthful with her. The song is both romantic and sad, filled with contradictory emotions that reflect the complexity of modern relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your red boots on
Let's get ready to go out
Baby, giddy up
Let's get moving
Baby wants a dance
I want to have fun and dance with you
Baby gets her way
I always get what I want
Dreamy nights
Memorable moments together
Talk to me with that whiskey breath
Share your thoughts and feelings with me openly
Twirl me twice
Let's spin together and enjoy the moment
I'll treat you like a holiday
I'll make you feel special and cherished
And don't say you're over me
Don't pretend to be over me
When we both know that you ain't
Because we both know that you're not
Baby, it's already too late
You can't change what happened between us
Just do what you do best with me
Let's enjoy each other's company and have fun
Dance me all around the room
Let's dance together and make memories
Spin me like a ballerina, super high
Spin me around gracefully and energetically
Dance me all around the moon
Create moments that are out of this world
Light me up like the 4th of July
Make me feel alive and excited
Once, twice, three times
Multiple times to enjoy and cherish the moment
The guy I ever thought I would meet, so
You're the person I never expected to come into my life
If you lie down right next to me
If you stay close to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Don't pretend, be honest with me
Be a gentleman
Show your respect and chivalry
Get into your truck
Come and pick me up
And pick me up at eight
We have a date at a specific time
We were built for
We're meant to be together
The long haul freight train
We're committed to each other for the long run
Burnt by fire
Our love has been tested and strengthened by tough times
Without trial like a stowaway
We went through these experiences together without doubt or hesitation
When they all know that you ain't
Everyone knows that you're not over me
Like six times 'til I'm sick and I cry
Let's dance and spin so much that it's overwhelming and brings tears to my eyes
Lie, you lie
Stop lying and be honest with me
When you lie down right next to me
When we're physically close and intimate
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barrie Gledden, Drew Erickson, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juju4027
Put your red boots on
Baby, giddy up
Baby wants a dance
Baby gets her way
Dreamy nights
Talk to me with that whiskey breath
Twirl me twice
I'll treat you like a holiday
And don't say you're over me
When we both know that you ain't
Don't say you're over me
Baby, it's already too late
Just do what you do best with me
Dance me all around the room
Spin me like a ballerina, super high
Dance me all around the moon
Light me up like the 4th of July
Once, twice, three times
The guy I ever thought I would meet, so
Don't say you're over me
When we both know that you lie
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
When you lie down right next to me
Get your jacket on
Be a gentleman
Get into your truck
And pick me up at eight
'Cause we were built for
The long haul freight train
Burnt by fire
Without trial like a stowaway
And don't say you're over me
When they all know that you ain't
If you lay down right next to me
Dance me all around the room
Spin me like ballerina super high
Dance me all around the moon
Like six times 'til I'm sick and I cry
Once, twice, three times
The guy I ever thought I would meet, so
Don't say you're over me
When they all know that you're lying
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, you lie
If you lie down right next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, you lie
When you lie down right next to me
@levbadal
❗Lyrics❗
[Verse 1]
Put your red boots on, baby, giddy up
Baby wants a dance, baby gets her way
Dreamy nights, talk to me with that whiskey breath
Twirl me twice, I'll treat you like a holiday
[Pre-Chorus]
And don't say you're over me
When we both know that you ain't
Don't say you're over me
Babe, it's already too late
Just do what you do best with me
[Chorus]
Dance me all around the room
Spin me like a ballerina, super high
Dance me all around the moon
Light me up like the Fourth of July
Once, twice, three times the guy I
Ever thought I would meet, so
Don't say you're over me
When we both know that you lie
[Post-Chorus]
If you lie down, lie next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
If you lie down, lie next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
When you lie down, lie next to me
[Verse 2]
Get your jacket on, be a gentleman
Get into your truck and pick me up at eight
'Cause we were built for the long haul freight train
Burnt by fire without trial like a stowaway
[Pre-Chorus]
And don't say you're over me
When they all know that you ain't
If you lay down, lie next to me
[Chorus]
Dance me all around the room
Spin me like a ballerina, super high
Dance me all around the moon
Like six times 'till I'm sick and I cry
Once, twice, three times the guy I
Ever thought I would meet, so
Don't say you're over me
When they all know that you're lying
[Post-Chorus]
If you lie down, lie next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
You lie, you lie
If you lie down, lie next to me
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
You lie, you lie
When you lie down, lie next to me
@ConfidenceShop
Something about Lana’s voice makes everything okay.
@linalou1199
Right, at some point she could sing everything and I would be obsessed just bc of her voice
@lemonjam111
Yes
@claustylinson
YES
@fanofbirdysongsandmusic2206
Facts
@bluebird9297
I feel it too. She have a kind of peace and serenity, i love this!
@dibktanha9132
The whole album feels like memories. It feels like life. It feels like looking at your old texts and photos with someone you used to know so well but now is just a stranger. It's beautiful but it's sad, and that's just what Lana's music is.
@garidimimi2917
🤍🤍🥀🥀
@roeangel7347
Perfectly put
@yara22yara
You really put it into words.