It is the third track of Lana Del Rey's third EP, Paradise.
Cola
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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My eyes are wide like cherry pies
I got sweet taste for men who are older
It's always been so, it's no surprise
Ah, he's in the sky with diamonds
And he's making me crazy (I come alive, alive)
All he wants to do is party with his pretty baby
Come on, baby, let's ride
We can escape to the great sunshine
I know your wife and she wouldn't mind
We made it out to the other side
We made it out to the other side
We made it out to the other side
Come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, baby
Oh, oh yeah
I fall asleep in an American flag
I wear my diamonds on Skid Row
I pledge allegiance to my dad
For teaching me everything he knows
Ah, he's in the sky with diamonds
And he's making me crazy (I come alive, alive)
All he wants to do is party with his pretty baby, yeah
Come on, baby, let's ride
We can escape to the great sunshine
I know your wife and she wouldn't mind
We made it out to the other side
We made it out to the other side
We made it out to the other side
Drugs, suck it up, like vanilla icies
Don't treat me rough, treat me really niceys
Decorate my neck, diamantes ices
Why, come on, come on
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, yeah
Come on, baby, let's ride
We can escape to the great sunshine
I know your wife and she wouldn't mind
We made it out to the other side
Come on, baby, let's ride
We can escape to the great sunshine
We made it out to the other side
We made it out to the other side
Come on, come on, come on, baby
Come on, come on, come on, baby
Oh, oh
My pussy tastes like Pepsi cola
Ooh, ah
My pussy tastes like Pepsi cola
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
My pussy tastes like Pepsi cola
Ooh, oh yeah
The lyrics to Lana Del Rey's song, "Cola," are a testament to her unique style and poetic ability, as she effortlessly blends sexual innuendos with vivid imagery. The first line, "My pussy tastes like Pepsi cola," serves as a metaphor for her sexual prowess and desire, comparing herself to a cool and refreshing beverage. The second line, "My eyes are wide like cherry pies," depicts her excitement and arousal in sexual encounters, using the cherry pie as a representation of her body. She then confesses to having a preference for older men, suggesting this pattern has always been present in her life.
The chorus speaks about a man who is "in the sky with diamonds" and is making her feel alive. The line is a reference to The Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and the drug LSD, hinting at the possibility that she is under the influence of drugs during these experiences. The verses follow a similar pattern, describing her eroticism and unusual attraction to danger and reckless behavior. She speaks of falling asleep in an American flag and wearing diamonds on Skid Row, equating patriotism and luxury with destitution and poverty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cola" are an amalgamation of her love for controversial and taboo subjects such as sex, drugs, and unconventional relationships. It is a testament to her daring and bold personality and her willingness to push the limits of societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
My pussy tastes like Pepsi cola
I am desirable and sexy, with a sweet taste that is irresistible like a soft drink.
My eyes are wide like cherry pies
I am so in awe of my lover that my eyes look like the fullness of cherry pies.
I got sweet taste for men who are older
I always crave older men, nothing new because I have the tendency of getting attracted to older people.
It's always been so, it's no surprise
It is not shocking that I yearn for older men because it has always been this way.
Ah, he's in the sky with diamonds
My lover has a wealthy background like a rich man who is now in heaven.
And he's making me crazy (I come alive, alive)
My lover drives me insane, but at the same time, he makes me feel alive.
All he wants to do is party with his pretty baby
All my lover wants is to have a good time with me.
Come on, baby, let's ride
Let's leave everything behind and enjoy ourselves together.
We can escape to the great sunshine
We can avoid our problems and bask in happiness.
I know your wife and she wouldn't mind
I am aware of your marital status, but I do not care because I know I am more important to you.
We made it out to the other side
We have been through so much, but we finally made it through.
Drugs, suck it up, like vanilla icies
We take drugs like it's just a routine part of life, as easy and enjoyable as licking up a vanilla ice cream.
Don't treat me rough, treat me really niceys
I want to be treated with love and tenderness, not aggression.
Decorate my neck, diamantes ices
Give me expensive jewelry to adorn my neck, like diamonds and other sparkling stones.
Why, come on, come on
Just do it already, come on!
Come on, baby, let's ride
Let's get out of here and have some fun.
My pussy tastes like Pepsi cola
Reiteration that my body is as sweet and desirable as the popular soft drink.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rick Nowels, Elizabeth Grant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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