Video Games
!Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Pull up in your fast car whistling my name
Open up a beer
And you say, "Get over here," and play a video game
I'm in his favorite sun dress
Watching me get undressed, take that body downtown
I say, "You da bestest"
Lean in for a big kiss, put his favorite perfume on
"Go play your video game"
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you want to do
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
And baby, now you do
Singing in the old bars
Swinging with the old stars
Living for the fame
Kissing in the blue dark
Playing pool and wild darts
Video games
He holds me in his big arms
Drunk and I am seeing stars
This is all I think of
Watching all our friends fall
In and out of Old Paul's
This is my idea of fun
Playing video games
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you want to do
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby now you do (now you do)
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you want to do
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby, now you do
(Now you do, now you do, now you do)
Now you do
(Now you do, now you do, now you do)
In the first verse of Video Games, Lana Del Rey sets the scene by describing a carefree afternoon spent with someone she cares about. She paints the picture of two lovers, with the singer dressed in a sun dress, watching and teasingly undressing as her lover drives through the streets in his fast car, before arriving back at their backyard to play video games and drink beer together. She expresses her love for him and the enjoyment they both find in each other's company.
The chorus is a declaration of love, with Lana Del Rey confessing that everything she does is for this one person. She imagines heaven as being with him and asks him what he wants to do. She admits to allowing herself to be his bad girl but is exhilarated by it. The final verse echoes the first, with the pair playing pool and drinking, their friends around them having fun, and her being held in her lover's arms while they watch everyone else live their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Swinging in the backyard
Enjoying the simple pleasures of life, relaxing in the outdoors.
Pull up in your fast car whistling my name
Impressing and expressing affection by arriving in style and with enthusiasm for the other person.
Open up a beer
Relaxing with a cold drink, letting loose and having fun.
And you say, "Get over here," and play a video game
Inviting the listener to join in on an activity that brings them joy together.
I'm in his favorite sun dress
Wearing something the other person loves to see, feeling confident and beautiful.
Watching me get undressed, take that body downtown
Feeling desired by the other person, enjoying sensual experiences with them.
I say, "You da bestest"
Expressing love and gratitude for the other person.
Lean in for a big kiss, put his favorite perfume on
Showing physical affection and doing things that make the other person happy.
"Go play your video game"
Encouraging the other person to pursue their own interests and hobbies, and giving them space to do so.
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Emphasizing the importance and centrality of the other person to the artist.
Everything I do
Going to great lengths and making sacrifices to show love and devotion to the other person.
I tell you all the time
Communicating openly and frequently about feelings and experiences with the other person.
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Feeling fulfilled and content only in the other person's presence and love.
Tell me all the things you want to do
Encouraging the other person to share their desires and fantasies.
I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
Expressing curiosity and interest in the other person's preferences and desires.
It's better than I ever even knew
Feeling pleasantly surprised and grateful for the depth and richness of the relationship.
They say that the world was built for two
Believing that romantic love is an essential and irreplaceable component of life.
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Finding meaning and purpose in life through being loved and loving another person.
And baby, now you do
Reassuring the other person that they are now loved and appreciated completely.
Singing in the old bars
Enjoying nightlife and entertainment with the other person.
Swinging with the old stars
Having fun and being carefree with the other person, regardless of their age or status.
Living for the fame
Finding meaning and fulfillment in the other person's attention and admiration.
Kissing in the blue dark
Sharing intimate and romantic moments with the other person in private settings.
Playing pool and wild darts
Engaging in fun and competitive activities with the other person.
He holds me in his big arms
Feeling safe and comforted in the other person's embrace.
Drunk and I am seeing stars
Feeling intoxicated and carefree, enjoying the moment with the other person.
This is all I think of
Being preoccupied and consumed by thoughts of the other person and the relationship.
Watching all our friends fall
Observing the ups and downs of relationships among their social circle, and feeling grateful for the strength and stability of their own bond.
In and out of Old Paul's
Referencing a specific location where their social circle congregates, and where they have shared experiences together.
This is my idea of fun
Feeling happy and fulfilled by the shared experiences and moments of joy with the other person.
Now you do
Repeating the message that the other person is now loved and cherished completely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Justin Parker, Lana Del Ray
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Clauder.
A música "Video Games" de Lana Del Rey é uma canção que explora temas de amor, perda e nostalgia. A letra é narrada por uma mulher que está apaixonada por um homem que não a ama de volta. Ela se apega aos momentos que eles passaram juntos, mesmo que eles tenham sido breves e fugazes.
A música começa com a mulher descrevendo o homem que ela ama. Ele é um "bad boy" que vive uma vida de glamour e excesso. Ela se sente atraída por sua beleza e seu estilo de vida, mas também sabe que ele é perigoso.
A mulher canta sobre os momentos que eles passaram juntos. Ela se lembra de quando ele a pegou no carro e a levou para um passeio. Eles passearam pela cidade, e ela se sentiu como se estivesse em um videogame.
Mas a felicidade da mulher não dura muito. O homem a deixa, e ela se sente perdida e sozinha. Ela canta sobre como ele a fez se sentir, e como ela está tentando esquecer o que aconteceu.
No refrão, a mulher repete a frase "Nós nascemos para morrer". Essa frase é uma reflexão sobre a natureza fugaz da vida. A mulher sabe que o amor dela pelo homem é impossível, mas ela não consegue desistir dele.
A música termina com a mulher cantando sobre como ela está tentando seguir em frente. Ela diz que vai se divertir e aproveitar a vida, mesmo que esteja sofrendo.
A música "Video Games" é uma canção melancólica e bela que explora temas universais de amor e perda. A voz de Lana Del Rey é um complemento perfeito para a letra, e a música tem uma atmosfera nostálgica que a torna ainda mais envolvente.
Aqui estão algumas interpretações específicas da música:
Amor fatalista: A música pode ser vista como uma história de amor condenado. O homem que a mulher ama é um bad boy, e ela sabe que ele não é confiável. No entanto, ela se apega a ele, mesmo sabendo que ele vai acabar a magoando.
Escapismo: A música também pode ser vista como uma forma de escapismo. A mulher está vivendo uma vida difícil, e ela se apega aos momentos que passou com o homem como uma forma de esquecer seus problemas.
Autodescoberta: A música também pode ser interpretada como uma jornada de autodescoberta. A mulher está aprendendo sobre si mesma e sobre o que ela quer da vida. Ela está percebendo que não precisa depender de um homem para ser feliz.
Em última análise, o significado da música é subjetivo e depende da interpretação do ouvinte. No entanto, é uma música que ressoa com muitas pessoas, pois explora temas que são universais e atemporais.
Espero que aprecie esta interpretação, que tem como objetivo o processo de desvendar o significado da música, levando a você uma compreensão mais profunda da obra.
@bibic6015
Swinging in the backyard
Pull up in your fast car
Whistling my name
Open up a beer
And you say, "Get over here
And play a video game."
I'm in his favorite sun dress
Watching me get undressed
Take that body downtown
I say, "You the bestest."
Lean in for a big kiss
Put his favorite perfume on
Go play a video game
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls
Honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby, now you do
Singing in the old bars
Swinging with the old stars
Living for the fame
Kissing in the blue dark
Playing pool and wild darts
Video games
He holds me in his big arms
Drunk and I am seeing stars
This is all I think of
Watching all our friends fall
In and out of Old Paul's
This is my idea of fun
Playing video games
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls
Honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby, now you do
Now you do
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do
I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you wanna do
I heard that you like the bad girls
Honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby, now you do
Now, Now you do
@1337NinjaSakura
3 Body Problem brought me here
@richardewing8506
You are late! I play blues and rock guitar , and I went through a patch I couldn’t connect the notes right! Then I heard this and my go to album to get ready to play! She is an outlaw , take a body downtown’🎸☠️🎸
@Patricia_WON
Me too 😢
@ABC-ed8cg
Is it the first you hear of this song? I’m proud to say I heard it since I saw the CD cover in a CD shop when the first album came out. i didn’t buy the CD, but immediately came on YouTube to check out her songs then cos I love the aesthetics of the CD & the intriguing song titles as I’ve always been an indie song lover..😆😆 That’s how artists starve lol! All of us listening for free on YouTube. 🤭
I’m in love with most of her songs in the first album and “Thunder” & “Ride” from subsequent albums.
“Thunder” is an unknown song from her which i love a lot & listen to a lot. You’re welcome! It may become your favorite song too. I actually don’t feel like sharing cos I want to have a song that is special to me that nobody knows but at the same time I feel she deserves more recognition:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TNuf0YbIim0&pp=ygUUbGFuYSBkZWwgcmV5IHRodW5kZXI%3D
@pramabanerjee2767
Samee.. ❤
@NamNguyen-gc7iy
Me too...😂😊
@Deadrack1
Let me guess, you're on a Lana Del Rey marathon right now.
@AS-ne5wu
im always on it tho
@Eb-yi6wj
no
@TheUnidentificated
😭 so true