Video Games
♫ Lana Del Rey Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

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 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
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)

Overall Meaning

The song Video Games by Lana Del Rey is a ballad that tells the story of a young woman who is completely in love with her partner. The opening lines of the song describe a beautiful and carefree moment when the two lovers are hanging out in the backyard, with the guy driving a fast car, and the girl in her favorite sundress. They are enjoying each other's company while having a beer and playing video games.


The chorus of the song says that everything she does is for him and that heaven is a place on earth with him. She wants to know all his desires and admits that she enjoys being a "bad girl" for him. She feels that the world is only worth living in if there is someone to love and cherish.


The second verse talks about them having fun together, living for the fame, and kissing in the blue dark. The girl thinks only of him, and even when their friends are falling in and out of love, she knows that this is her idea of fun. The final chorus reemphasizes that everything she does is for him and that now he finally loves her too.


Line by Line Meaning

Swinging in the backyard
Enjoying some leisure time outside


Pull up in your fast car whistling my name
Arrive in a stylish car, showing affection by whistling


Open up a beer
Crack open a cold beer to relax


And you say get over here and play a video game
Inviting the listener to spend time together playing games


I'm in his favorite sun dress
Wearing something attractive to please the partner


Watching me get undressed take that body downtown
Unveiling body around the partner to create excitement


I say you the bestest
Complimenting the partner for their greatness


Lean in for a big kiss put his favorite perfume on
Preparing for a romantic moment with the partner by wearing their favorite scent


Go play your video game
Encouraging the partner to enjoy their hobbies


It's you, it's you, it's all for you
All the actions and affection are directed towards the partner


Everything I do
Everything is done with the partner in mind


I tell you all the time
Frequently expressing feelings and thoughts to the partner


Heaven is a place on earth with you
Being with the partner brings a sense of joy and fulfillment


Tell me all the things you want to do
Enquiring about the partner's desires and wishes


I heard that you like the bad girls honey, is that true?
Teasing the partner by asking about their preferences and interests


It's better than I ever even knew
Being with the partner is more amazing than expected


They say that the world was built for two
The world feels like a better place when shared with someone special


Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Finding meaning and purpose in love and affection


Baby now you do
Now the partner experiences the same love and affection


Singing in the old bars
Reminiscing about past times spent with friends


Swinging with the old stars
Having fun and enjoying life with familiar people


Living for the fame
Wishing for recognition and attention from others


Kissing in the blue dark
Quiet moments spent with the partner in a dark setting


Playing pool and wild darts
Having fun and engaging in playful activities


He holds me in his big arms
Feeling safe and protected in the partner's embrace


Drunk and I am seeing stars
Feeling intoxicated and euphoric with the partner


This is all I think of
The partner occupies most of the thoughts


Watching all our friends fall
Observing the changes and hardships experienced by friends


In and out of Old Paul's
Referring to a bar or other familiar place


This is my idea of fun
Having the most enjoyable time with the partner




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, JUSTIN PARKER, LANA DEL RAY

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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...😂😊

334 More Replies...

@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

More Comments

More Versions