West Coast
#Lana Del Rey Lyrics

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Down on the West Coast they got a saying
"If you're not drinking then you're not playing"
But you've got the music, you've got the music in you, don't you?

Down on the West Coast I get this feeling like
It all could happen that's why I'm leaving you for the music
You for the music it's true, it's true

I push it hard, you pull away, I'm feeling hotter than fire
I'm feeling like there's no one else that brings me higher than higher
Te deseo, cariño, boy it's you I desire
Your love, your love, your love

I can see my baby swinging
His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up
On the balcony and I'm singing
Ooh baby, ooh baby, I'm in love
I can see my sweet boy swaying
He's crazy y Cubano como yo, la la
On the balcony and I'm sayin
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love (I'm in love, I'm in love)

Down on the West Coast, they got their icons
Their silver starlets, their queens of Saigons
But you've got the music, you've got the music in you
Don't you

You pull me close, I push away, I'm feeling hot to the touch
You say you miss me and I wanna say I miss you so much
But something keeps me really quiet, I'm alive, I'm a lush
Hold me close and you say, hush baby, hush

I can see my baby swinging
His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up
On the balcony and I'm singing
Ooh baby, ooh baby. I'm in love
I can see my sweet boy swaying
He's crazy y Cubano como yo, la la
On the balcony and I'm saying
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love

I can see my baby swinging
His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up
On the balcony and I'm singing
Ooh baby, ooh baby, I'm in love
I can see my sweet boy swaying
He's crazy y Cubano como yo, la la
On the balcony and I'm saying
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love

Overall Meaning

The song “West Coast” by Lana Del Rey is a love song with a twist of rebellion. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who leaves her partner “for the music”. She expresses her love and admiration for her partner but also her desire for something more exciting and adventurous. The line “Down on the West Coast they got a saying, If you’re not drinking, then you’re not playing” suggests that the West Coast lifestyle is one of excessive behavior and fun. However, the singer of the song prefers the music and the experiences that come with it more than overindulgence.

The song speaks to the idea that sometimes, people need to leave their comfort zone and follow their passion in order to find happiness. The references to California culture throughout the song suggest that the West Coast lifestyle is carefree and bold, but the singer feels that she can find a deeper sense of fulfillment in music rather than material things. The chorus is catchy and emphasizes the singer’s love for her partner but ultimately recognizes that she needs more in her life.

Line by Line Meaning

Down on the West Coast they got a saying "If you're not drinking then you're not playing" But you've got the music, you've got the music in you, don't you?
On the West Coast, people believe that if you are not drinking, then you are not having fun. However, you possess the power of music in your soul, don't you?

Down on the West Coast I get this feeling like It all could happen that's why I'm leaving you for the music You for the music it's true, it's true
There is an exciting energy on the West Coast that makes anything feel possible. That's why I am leaving you and chasing my dreams in the music industry. And it's true that music is my true love.

I push it hard, you pull away, I'm feeling hotter than fire I'm feeling like there's no one else that brings me higher than higher Te deseo, cariño, boy it's you I desire Your love, your love, your love
I am giving my all to this relationship, but it feels like you are holding back. Despite this, my love and desire for you burns brightly. I want your love, your love, your love.

I can see my baby swinging His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up On the balcony and I'm singing Ooh baby, ooh baby, I'm in love I can see my sweet boy swaying He's crazy y Cubano como yo, la la On the balcony and I'm sayin Move baby, move baby, I'm in love I'm in love, I'm in love (I'm in love, I'm in love)
I watch my lover dancing with abandon, lost in the music. He's wild and free-spirited, just like me. As I sing, "ooh baby, I'm in love," I encourage him to keep moving because I am deeply in love with him.

Down on the West Coast, they got their icons Their silver starlets, their queens of Saigons But you've got the music, you've got the music in you Don't you
The West Coast is famous for its glamorous celebrities, but you have something even more special within you - the power of music. Don't forget its importance.

You pull me close, I push away, I'm feeling hot to the touch You say you miss me and I wanna say I miss you so much But something keeps me really quiet, I'm alive, I'm a lush Hold me close and you say, hush baby, hush
Our relationship is rocky and unpredictable. You confess your love for me, but I can't seem to fully express my own feelings. Something mysterious keeps me from speaking out loud, possibly related to my affinity for indulgence. But as you hold me close, you tell me to be quiet and hush my worries.

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love
This repetition of 'I'm in love' reinforces the theme of the song: the all-consuming feeling of being deeply in love.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels

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