Buddy's Rendezvous
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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What's the point in being everybody's girl?
Maybe you think that way there's no chance getting hurt
Living for no one cost me way more than it's worth
So you're gonna be a singer
Well I'll be goddamn
You're as pretty as a postcard
It's the same coat I had on
The night that I went in
I can stay an hour at Canter's
The streets cool off by then
When can I see you again?
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short
And end up on the news
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland come up short
And end up on the news
Hey, hey
Hey, hey, heyy
Everything you want
What's the fun in getting everything you want?
I wouldn't know but, look
Baby, you should try
Forget that lefty shit
Your mom drilled in your mind
Give the world a new savior
Sell his pictures to the press
Buy a place out in the country
Leave this world for someone else
My destruction is an hour late
I'm at Buddy's Rendezvous
Telling the losers
And old-timers
How good I did with you
They almost believe me too
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short
And end up on the news
Yeah, yeah
Hey, hey
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland come up short
And end up on the news
What happened?
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short
And end up on the news
Whatever happened
Whatever happened
(Hey, hey)
The song "Buddy's Rendezvous" by Lana Del Rey and Father John Misty is a haunting ballad that explores the idea of fame, identity, and the cost of living life on one's own terms. The opening lines of the song feature Lana questioning the idea of being "everybody's girl" and wondering if it's worth it to live for others instead of oneself. She reflects on the high price of living a life that's not true to oneself, which suggests that she once tried to please others but has since realized that it's not worth it.
The song then takes a turn as Lana and Father John Misty engage in a conversation about the price of fame. Father John Misty tells Lana that she should forget the "lefty shit" that her mother drilled into her mind and become a "new savior." He encourages her to sell her image and buy a place in the country, leaving her old life behind for someone else. Lana seems skeptical of his advice, but there's a sense that she's also tempted by the idea of starting over.
The song concludes with Lana reflecting on the consequences of fame and wondering what happened to the girl she used to be. She worries that she might end up on the news, like so many other celebrities who have lost their way. The haunting repetition of the chorus emphasizes the sense of loss and longing that permeates the song.
Overall, "Buddy's Rendezvous" is a thought-provoking exploration of the price of fame and the struggle to maintain one's identity in the face of societal pressures. It's a haunting and beautiful song that showcases both Lana Del Rey and Father John Misty's talents as songwriters and performers.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's girl
Why bother being with everyone when you can't get emotionally attached to anyone?
What's the point in being everybody's girl?
Is there any value to having meaningless relationships with people?
Maybe you think that way there's no chance getting hurt
Perhaps living without any emotional investment might seem like a way of avoiding pain.
Living for no one cost me way more than it's worth
Not caring about anyone has resulted in a life that is empty and unfulfilling.
So you're gonna be a singer
I hear you're pursuing a career in music
Well I'll be goddamn
Wow, that's surprising
You're as pretty as a postcard
You're very aesthetically pleasing
No thanks to the old man
I'm assuming your father wasn't a looker
It's the same coat I had on
I'm wearing the same coat I wore when we last met
The night that I went in
The last time I saw you, I was heading to Buddy's Rendezvous
I can stay an hour at Canter's
I'll only be an hour, then I'm leaving
The streets cool off by then
By the time I'm done at Canter's, the neighborhood will be calmer
When can I see you again?
Can we set a time to catch up?
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
You've changed so much since the last time we met and lost the qualities that I used to admire in you.
In the wasteland, come up short
In a world that has very little to offer, it's difficult to succeed.
And end up on the news
You could become a tragedy that is covered by the media.
Hey, hey
Just a vocal expression of excitement or greeting.
Everything you want
Having everything you desire in life
What's the fun in getting everything you want?
Is it really satisfying to achieve everything you thought you ever wanted?
I wouldn't know but, look
Personally, I can't say since I've never experienced it but…
Baby, you should try
Maybe you should consider going after everything you want.
Forget that lefty shit
Abandon the idea of being a leftist liberal
Your mom drilled in your mind
The idea is ingrained in your thinking due to your upbringing
Give the world a new savior
Find a new hero to follow
Sell his pictures to the press
Sell merchandise in support of your new hero
Buy a place out in the country
Acquire a property in the countryside for getaway purposes
Leave this world for someone else
Retreat from society and leave everything for someone else to handle
My destruction is an hour late
My reckless behavior is long overdue to cause my demise.
I'm at Buddy's Rendezvous
I'm currently at Buddy's Rendezvous, a diner/bar on the outskirts of urban LA.
Telling the losers
Boasting to the drunks and addicts at the diner
And old-timers
Gloating to the older people who also share my habits
How good I did with you
Claiming how well I did when we were together, even though that wasn't the case.
They almost believe me too
My act is convincing to them and almost plausible.
Yeah, yeah
Just a vocal expression of affirmation
What happened?
What caused us to drift apart?
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
You've changed so much since the last time we met and lost the qualities that I used to admire in you.
Whatever happened
I'm still trying to comprehend what has occurred and why you became the person you are now.
(Hey, hey)
Just a vocal expression of excitement or greeting.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Drew Erickson, Joshua Tillman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Lana Del Rey]
Everybody's girl
What’s the point in bein' everybody's girl?
Maybe you think that way there’s no chance gettin' hurt
Livin' for no one costs me way more than it's worth
[Pre-Chorus: Lana Del Rey]
So you're gonna be a singer
Well, I'll be, goddamn
You're as pretty as a post card
No thanks to the old man
It's the same coat I had on
The night that I went in
I can stay an hour at Canter’s
The streets cool off by then
When can I see you again?
[Chorus: Lana Del Rey]
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short and end up on the news
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short and end up on the news
Hey, hey, hey, hey
[Verse 2: Lana Del Rey]
Everything you want
What’s the fun in gettin' everything you want?
I wouldn’t know, but look, baby, you should try
Forget that lefty shit your mom drilled in your mind
[Pre-Chorus: Lana Del Rey]
Give the world a new savior
Sell his pictures to the press
Buy a place out in the country
Leave this world for someone else
My destruction is an hour late
I'm at Buddy's Rendezvous
Tellin' the losers and old timers
How good I did with you
They almost believe me, too
[Chorus: Lana Del Rey, Lana Del Rey & Father John Misty]
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short and end up on the news
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short and end up on the news
Ah-ha, ah-ha
Whatever happened to the girl I knew?
In the wasteland, come up short and end up on the news
Hey, hey, hey, hey
[Outro: Lana Del Rey & Father John Misty]
Whatever happened?
Whatever happened?
@animalfinatic9366
Happy Birthday my sweet Lana Del Rey. I remember when you first spoke of Father John Misty's ability to tell a story. Well, you're the reason why I write mine.
I love you,
A fan since 2015.
June 21st, 2022
@SnazzyBoxx
Nothing beats Lana’s gorgeous voice. Honeymoon is alive and breathing.
@veneltoussaint6021
Cap I’ve heard better stop riding her
@SnazzyBoxx
@Venel Toussaint Go to sleep.
@knightking129
What doesnt 'Honeymoon is alive and breathing' means? I have been looking for it but can't get a thing
@diegoschlussel
@Knight King I think in this context it just means that lana’s honeymoon self (jazzy lana) is still alive and breathing, even after so many years. And this song, cover or not, is the exact example of that.
@cyberwriter21
@Knight King Lana herself said “Honeymoon is alive and breathing” on her Instagram page, but I'm not sure.
@elizaanderson8909
Lana Del Rey and Father John Misty. You can’t beat this duo!
@JesusGomez-ob2qt
The two best artists out there right now
@elyesayadi9184
yes, and the weekend
@destinyohalloran9363
I’ve been waiting for this collab for ten years and I literally can’t fuckin believe it