Video Games
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Swingin′ in the backyard
Pull up in your fast car
Whistlin' my name
Open up a beer
And you say, "Get over here
And play a video game"
I′m in his favorite sun dress
Watchin' me get undressed
Take that body downtown
I say you're 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
An' baby, now you do
Singin′ in the old bars
Swingin' with the old stars
Livin′ for the fame
Kissin' in the blue dark
Playin' pool and wild darts
Video games
He holds me in his big arms
Drunk and I am seein′ stars
This is all I think of
Watchin′ all our friends fall
In and out of Old Paul's
This is my idea of fun
Playin′ 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
An' baby, now you do
Na-now you do, now you do, now you do
Na-now you do, 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
An′ baby, now you do
Na-now you do, now you do, now you do




Now you do
Na-now you do, now you do, now you do

Overall Meaning

The song "Video Games" by Lana Del Rey is a ballad that depicts the love and devotion a woman feels for her significant other. The opening lines paint an idyllic picture of a lazy afternoon spent with her man, as they relax in the backyard and share a beer. However, it is the simple request to "play a video game" that sets the tone for the rest of the song. Perhaps suggesting that the relationship is built on the foundation of more than just typical couple activities, the woman expresses her desire to cherish every moment spent together, which includes spending time engaging in things that her partner enjoys. Moreover, it emphasizes her belief that as long as her partner is by her side, everything she does is for him.


The chorus highlights the woman's unwavering belief that her partner is the only one for her, reflecting the intensity of her love. Lana Del Rey compares the idea of heaven to the love she has for her partner, stating that being with him is what makes life heavenly. She asks her partner to share his deepest desires with her, revealing that she is comfortable with the darker aspects of his character. The woman expresses her willingness to share his life, even if that means becoming one of the "bad girls" that he might fancy. It is her love and desire for him that shape her personal identity, and she declares that her life is only worth living as long as she has his love.


Line by Line Meaning

Swingin′ in the backyard
I'm relaxing in the backyard, probably enjoying nature


Pull up in your fast car
You arrive in your car, probably trying to impress me


Whistlin' my name
You're trying to get my attention


Open up a beer
You're offering me a beer, a sign that we're comfortable with each other


And you say, "Get over here
You're inviting me to come closer to you


And play a video game"
You're suggesting we do something together, something we both enjoy


I′m in his favorite sun dress
I'm wearing the dress you like the most


Watchin' me get undressed
You're admiring my body as I undress


Take that body downtown
You want to show me off to your friends and other people in the city


I say you're the bestest
I express my strong affection for you


Lean in for a big kiss
I want to kiss you passionately


Put his favorite perfume on
I wear the scent you like the most to attract you


Go play a video game
We should do something fun together that we both enjoy


It′s you, it′s you, it's all for you
Everything I do, I do it for you because I love you so much


Everything I do
All my actions and behaviors are dedicated to you


I tell you all the time
I constantly remind you how much I love you


Heaven is a place on earth with you
Being with you is the most wonderful feeling in the world


Tell me all the things you wanna do
I want to know your deepest desires and fantasies


I heard that you like the bad girls, honey
I know you're attracted to rebellious or unconventional women


Is that true?
I'm curious to know if that's really what you like


It′s better than I ever even knew
Being with you is even more amazing than I ever imagined


They say that the world was built for two
The world is a better place when you have someone to share it with


Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Life is only meaningful if you have someone who loves you


An' baby, now you do
And now, you love me


Singin′ in the old bars
We enjoy singing and listening to music in old, traditional bars


Swingin' with the old stars
We have a good time with older celebrities or people of influence


Livin′ for the fame
We enjoy the attention and recognition we get from others


Kissin' in the blue dark
We share romantic moments in the dark of night


Playin' pool and wild darts
We like to play pool and other competitive games with each other


Video games
We have fun playing video games together


He holds me in his big arms
You hold me tightly and make me feel safe and protected


Drunk and I am seein′ stars
We are both drunk and having the time of our lives


This is all I think of
You are always on my mind


Watchin′ all our friends fall
We see our friends falling in love and we want the same for ourselves


In and out of Old Paul's
Our friends are dating and breaking up with each other at a local venue called Old Paul's


This is my idea of fun
Being with you and having these experiences is my definition of fun


Na-now you do, now you do, now you do
Now you understand how much I love you and how happy I am with you


Now you do
Now you finally love me and I know it for sure




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Comments from YouTube:

Kaltrina Demiri

I love this song and you sang it so well! Sounded just like Lana Del Rey <3

79bypg

I didn't know she did a Lana cover!!! AHHHH LOVE IT! 

Fa Thongsamak

you should do more covers of Lana's songs! You're amazing :D

PlanetJambon

I can't stand the original song but your version is so amazing! I would buy this, your voice is beautiful!!!

Kirsten Howard

You just made me like a song I never used to like .... AMAZING COVER!!

superhunk1989

I love your mesmerizingly beautiful voice & singing, I love your wonderful instrumentals, I love your awesome video games sound. Oh my gosh! I think... I fall deeply in love with your song.

Derek Brumby

absolutely beautiful performance, you have a stunningly stellar voice!

Miwa

your voice is beautiful! I love this song

Hannah O'B

absolutely amazing!

Spyros Papadakis

I am really glad that you did this cover. For me, this song fits your voice PERFECTLY, making it sound so serene and chilled!! Well done :)

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