Video Games
Del Rey Lana Lyrics


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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 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)

Overall Meaning

In "Video Games" by Lana Del Rey, the song describes a relationship that exists on a very intimate level. The opening lines sets the mood of the song with swinging in the backyard and the fast car whistling the name of the singer. The line "heaven is a place on earth with you" is used to express how much the singer values the presence of their partner. The song has a quiet dreamy quality, seeming to capture a moment of suspended time or a lingering feeling of longing.


The lyrics about playing video games are used to show how simple moments with her partner become a joyful experience for the singer. The line "They say that the world was built for two, only worth living if somebody is loving you" implies that love is the most important thing in the world. The singer cherishes every moment with their partner, even the simple ones like playing video games or drinking beers.


"Video Games" is a love song that captures a specific feeling of nostalgia and longing for a romantic past that never quite existed. The lyrics describe a dreamy relationship in a way that is both romantic and melancholic. The song is infused with a sense of longing for something that cannot be possessed, while also conveying the tenderness and warmth of a deep affection.


Line by Line Meaning

Swinging in the backyard Pull up in your fast car whistling my name
He drives up to her while she's swinging, and he's so excited to see her that he whistles for her.


Open up a beer And you say, "Get over here," and play a video game
They start their date by cracking open a beer and playing video games.


I'm in his favorite sun dress Watching me get undressed, take that body downtown
She gets undressed, puts on a favorite dress of his, and goes out with him.


I say, "You da bestest" Lean in for a big kiss, put his favorite perfume on
She tells him he's the best and kisses him while wearing his favorite perfume.


"Go play your video game"
She tells him to go and play his video game while she's doing something else.


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
She loves him so much that everything she does is for him, and with him, she feels like she's in heaven.


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
She wants to know all his fantasies, including if he's attracted to "bad girls," and she's surprised to learn that she loves everything he likes.


They say that the world was built for two Only worth living if somebody is loving you And baby, now you do
She thinks the world is only worth living in when you have someone to love, and now that he loves her she feels complete.


Singing in the old bars Swinging with the old stars Living for the fame
They seek attention and fame together, by singing in bars and being with famous people.


Kissing in the blue dark Playing pool and wild darts Video games
They have intimate moments together in the dark, they play drinking games and they still love to play video games.


He holds me in his big arms Drunk and I am seeing stars This is all I think of
She is so in love with him that when he holds her she feels like she's seeing stars, and she only thinks of him.


Watching all our friends fall In and out of Old Paul's This is my idea of fun Playing video games
She has fun watching people's lives fall apart while playing video games with him.


Now you do (Now you do, now you do, now you do) It's you, it's you, it's all for you
She's glad he loves her now, and everything she does is for him.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Justin Parker, Lana Del Ray

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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...😂😊

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@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

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