Burning Desire
Lana Del Rey Lyrics


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Every Saturday night I get dressed up to ride for you, baby
Cruising down the street on Hollywood and Vine for you, baby
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
You ask me where I've been?
I been everywhere
I don't wanna be no where but here (Come on tell me boy)

I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)

I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)

Every Saturday night I seem to come alive for you, baby
Santa Monica, I'm racing in the lights for you, baby
I drive fast, radio blares, have to touch myself to pretend you're there
Your hands were on my hips, your name is on my lips
Over over again, like my only prayer
(Come on tell me boy)

I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)

I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)

I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby



I'm feeling scared and you know it

I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it

I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it

I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it

I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)

I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)

Overall Meaning

In Lana Del Rey's song "Burning Desire," she describes driving down the streets of Hollywood and Vine on a Saturday night, dressed up and feeling alive with a burning desire for someone special. She drives fast with the wind in her hair, pushing the limits as she feels the rush of excitement. She longs for this person intensely, almost obsessively, hinting at the possibility of an illicit love affair. Lana's voice is sultry and sensual, adding to the song's seductive and alluring quality.


The lyrics evoke a sense of youthful rebellion and passion, painting a vivid picture of a woman who is unafraid to take risks for love. The chorus, which repeats the refrain "I've got a burning desire for you, baby," captures the intensity of her feelings, while the verses describe her wild and reckless behavior in pursuing this desire.


Line by Line Meaning

Every Saturday night I get dressed up to ride for you, baby
I prepare myself well on Saturday nights so I can come to you with the best version of me.


Cruising down the street on Hollywood and Vine for you, baby
I drive down the famous Hollywood and Vine streets to reach you.


I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I drive recklessly and take risks because I am not afraid of the consequences.


You ask me where I've been?
You question where I have been all this time?


I been everywhere
I have been to many places.


I don't wanna be no where but here (Come on tell me boy)
I want to be with you and nowhere else (Come on, tell me how you feel about me).


I've got a burning desire for you, baby (I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I have a strong passion and yearning for you (Come on, express your feelings to me).


Every Saturday night I seem to come alive for you, baby
On Saturday nights, I feel most alive when I am with you.


Santa Monica, I'm racing in the lights for you, baby
I drive at high speeds in the bright lights of Santa Monica just for you.


I drive fast, radio blares, have to touch myself to pretend you're there
I have to imagine that you are with me while touching myself and driving fast with the radio playing.


Your hands were on my hips, your name is on my lips Over over again, like my only prayer
I remember the times you touched me and said your name repeatedly like a prayer.


I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it I'm trying to get to you, baby I'm feeling scared and you know it
I am driving fast, making it known to everyone that I am trying to reach you. However, I also feel scared and you are aware of it.


I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care I've got a burning desire for you, baby (I've got a burning desire)
I drive recklessly and take risks because I have a strong passion and yearning for you (I have a burning desire).




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Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, JUSTIN PARKER

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@na2223._

Lyrics :

Every Saturday night I get dressed up to ride for you, baby
Cruising down the street on Hollywood and Vine for you, baby
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
You ask me where I've been?
I been everywhere
I don't wanna be no where but here (Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
Every Saturday night I seem to come alive for you, baby
Santa Monica, I'm racing in the lights for you, baby
I drive fast, radio blares, have to touch myself to pretend you're there
Your hands were on my hips, your name is on my lips
Over over again, like my only prayer
(Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)



@lizevandenbroek4159

Every Saturday night I get dressed up to ride for you, baby
Cruising down the street on Hollywood and Vine for you, baby
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
You ask me where I've been?
I been everywhere
I don't wanna be no where but here (Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
Every Saturday night I seem to come alive for you, baby
Santa Monica, I'm racing in the lights for you, baby
I drive fast, radio blares, have to touch myself to pretend you're there
Your hands were on my hips, your name is on my lips
Over over again, like my only prayer
(Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)



@mariocastro3957

🔥 lyrics 🔥

[Verse 1]
Every Saturday night, I get dressed up to ride for you, baby
Cruising down the street on Hollywood and Vine for you, baby

[Pre-Chorus 1]
I drive fast, wind in my hair
I push it to the limits cause I just don't care
You ask me where I've been, I been everywhere
But I don't want to be nowhere but here (come on, tell me boy)

[Chorus]
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on, tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on, tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair
I push it to the limits cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)

[Verse 2]
Every Saturday night, I seem to come alive for you, baby
Santa Monica, I'm racing in the lights for you, baby

[Pre-Chorus 2]
I drive fast, radio blares
Have to touch myself to pretend you're there
Your hands were on my hips, your name was on my lips
Over, over again like my only prayer (come on, tell me boy)

[Chorus]
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on, tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on, tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair
I push it to the limits cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)

[Bridge]
I'm driving fast, flash!
Everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash!
Everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash!
Everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash!
Everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it

[Chorus]
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on, tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on, tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair
I push it to the limits cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)



All comments from YouTube:

@pia_jk

this hairstyle on her was BOMB

@andrecab1125

no cap 😤😤😤

@RadityaLin

not only hair her make up and dress was superb

@lasofi5510

💫 I C O N I C 💫

@captainswan3079

My favorite

@kiana2642

oh fuck yes

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@kiletara

lana could honestly just post a video of her staring at a wall watching paint dry and i would still think it is the most artistic expression of the century

@sedmokraskadieta1485

Kiletara that says alot about our century 😂💀

@juelzjonesvillafana3504

Honestly mood

@emnapsy

no expression, it s just stereotype of a woman from hollywood!she seems dead

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