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Joris Voorn/Lana Del Rey 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, Lana Del Rey sings about a relationship that is based on simple pleasures like playing video games, drinking beer, and swinging on the backyard. She describes how the male partner pulls up in his fast car, whistles her name and opens up a beer for her. The lyrics convey a sense of comfort and intimacy in silence, where the two just enjoy each other's company while playing video games. The chorus, "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," reveals the depth of emotion that exists between the two characters. For her, he is everything, and she makes it clear that she cherishes every moment they spend together, playing video games or just being in each other's arms, regardless of what others might think.


Del Rey's lyrics create a nostalgic and romantic mood, referencing the old bars and stars, playing pool and wild darts, and watching friends fall in and out of love. This love story is one that celebrates the simplicity of life and the connection between two people who are just having fun. The song implies that love is not based on material possessions or grand gestures, and it is about enjoying life's simple pleasures. Overall, the lyrics suggest that true love does not require lavish lifestyles or expensive gifts, but rather the comfort of companionship while enjoying life's small pleasures.


Line by Line Meaning

Swinging in the backyard Pull up in your fast car whistling my name
I am enjoying myself in the garden when you arrive in your speedy vehicle, calling out my name.


Open up a beer And you say, "Get over here," and play a video game
We drink and settle down for some gaming after you invite me over to play.


I'm in his favorite sun dress Watching me get undressed, take that body downtown
I am shedding my clothes into his favorite dress and taking my exposed body downtown.


I say, "You da bestest" Lean in for a big kiss, put his favorite perfume on
I proclaim that you are the best and kiss you passionately while applying your favorite scent.


"Go play your video game"
I encourage you to play your beloved 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
I repeat that everything is for you and that heaven is where I am with you.


Tell me all the things you want to do I heard that you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?
I inquire about your desires and whether you really prefer misbehaving ladies.


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
I express how much better it is than I ever imagined it could be, emphasizing that only love makes life worth living and that now you love me.


Singing in the old bars Swinging with the old stars Living for the fame
We sing in vintage bars, swing with old celebrities, and live for the thrill of fame.


Kissing in the blue dark Playing pool and wild darts Video games
We kiss in the darkness, play pool and crazy darts, and continue playing video games.


He holds me in his big arms Drunk and I am seeing stars This is all I think of
He drunkenly embraces me, and I feel like I am seeing stars, consumed by thoughts of him.


Watching all our friends fall In and out of Old Paul's This is my idea of fun Playing video games
We enjoy ourselves while watching our friends stumble around at Old Paul's, but my true idea of fun is playing video games.


Now you do (Now you do, now you do, now you do)
Now you love me, just like I love you.




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@caiomezzalira6097

LYRIC - LANA DEL REY - VIDEO GAMES (JORIS VOORN EDIT)

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

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

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



All comments from YouTube:

@JokersNuts

Best version of this song.  Wish it was on iTunes

@CrankAllStar

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/38485211/download?client_id=b45b1aa10f1ac2941910a7f0d10f8e28

There you go...

@caiomezzalira6097

LYRIC - LANA DEL REY - VIDEO GAMES (JORIS VOORN EDIT)

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

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

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

@valeriosinatra

thanks for sharing!

@IVarela10

Hace dos semanas he visto actuar a Joris Voorn en directo y cerro su sesión con esta canción. Joris es mi DJ favorito y Lana del Rey mi cantante favorita, combinación perfecta.

@lfcjameslfc

unbelievable, up there with my all time favorites

@Rik54111

Love it, with this music my study time goes so freaking fast!

@michelantonioavilareyes8783

Excelente Cancion ...... Grande Joris Grande :D

@amyjor303

i am crying,,,,,,,,,,,, i am so happy i found this song again. remembering the cutest high school moments :')

@nebicanesler

Sin palabras. Fantásticaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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