Lana Del Rey is urging her lover to embrace their deepest desires and live freely with her in California. She describes their intense attraction as a flame so hot it turns blue and highlights the beauty of their connection by comparing it to an endless summer. She wants them to shed any pretense of normalcy and join her in being a "freak", unafraid of being different and living life on their own terms.
The chorus suggests that they can experience true intimacy and connection through their mutual "freakiness" rather than by conforming to society's expectations. They can slow dance to rock music, kiss, and talk all night long until they both become blue. The pre-chorus reinforces this idea of passion and urgency by describing their love as "full of fire", while the bridge conveys the complexity of their relationship, acknowledging that although her lover can be cold at times, he is amazing in every way.
Freak
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Palms reflecting in your eyes, like an endless summer
That's the way I feel for you
If time stood still I'd take this moment
Make it last forever
Your head lies, full of fire
I'm risin' up, risin up
Love's full of fire, love
Baby if you wanna leave
Come to California, be a freak like me, too
Screw your anonymity
Loving me is all you need to feel
Like I do
We could slow dance to rock music
Kiss while we do it
Talk till we both turn blue
Baby, if you wanna leave
Come to California, be a freak like me, too
Leather black and eyes of blue (blue, blue, blue, blue, blue)
Sun reflecting in your eyes, like an easy rider
Life makes sense when I'm with you
Looking back, my past
It all seems stranger than a stranger
So let's dance in slow motion
Turn it up, turn it up
And let's dance by the ocean, ooh-ooh
Baby, if you wanna leave
Come to California, be a freak like me, too
Screw your anonymity
Loving me is all you need to feel
Like I do
We could slow dance to rock music
Kiss while we do it
Talk till we both turn blue
Baby, if you wanna leave
Come to California, be a freak like me, too
Oh, you're cold as ice, baby
But when you're on ice, baby
It's so amazing in every way
Oh, you're cold as ice, baby
I don't wanna fight, baby
It's like I told you
If you stay, I'll stay, yeah
Baby, if you wanna leave
Come to California, be a freak like me, too
Screw your anonymity
Loving me is all you need to feel
Like I do
We could slow dance to rock music
Kiss while we do it
Talk till we both turn blue
Baby, if you wanna leave
Come to California, be a freak like me, too
The lyrics of Freak by Lana Del Rey capture a love that is intense and passionate, yet also slightly dangerous. The opening lines describe flames that burn so hot they turn blue, a poetic comparison that suggests the intensity of the feelings between the singer and her lover. The image of palms reflecting in the eyes of the lover suggests an endless summer, a time of freedom and endless possibilities. The singer says that she feels for her lover in the same way and that if she could, she would make the moment last forever.
The chorus of the song encourages the lover to come to California and be a freak like the singer. The idea of screwing one's anonymity suggests that the singer wants her lover to be open and honest about themselves, to embrace their inner freak and let go of their inhibitions. The suggestion to slow dance to rock music, kiss and talk until they both turn blue is a romantic one that suggests the depth of feeling between the two of them. The idea of turning blue might sound negative, but in this context, it suggests a connection so deep that language falls away and only the intensity of the emotions remains.
The pre-chorus of the song is a call to arms for the singer to rise up, full of fire, and face whatever challenges come their way. It's a message of empowerment and self-belief that reflects the intensity of the emotions in the song. Overall, Freak is a song that captures the intensity and passion of a love that is both freeing and slightly dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
Flames so hot that they turn blue
Our passion is so intense that even the flames are turned blue.
Palms reflecting in your eyes, like an endless summer
I see a reflection of myself in your eyes, and it reminds me of an eternal summer where everything is perfect.
That's the way I feel for you
The love I have for you is indescribable and goes beyond words.
If time stood still I'd take this moment
I wish we could stay in this moment forever, and time would stop moving forward.
Make it last forever
I don't want this moment to end, I want it to last forever.
Your head lies, full of fire
You have a lot of passion and energy in you that is waiting to be unleashed.
I'm risin' up, risin up
I am feeling empowered and building confidence in myself.
My heart loves, full of fire
The love in my heart is just as intense as the passion in your head.
Love's full of fire, love
Love is intense and powerful, just like fire.
Baby if you wanna leave
If you feel the need to leave me, I won't stop you.
Come to California, be a freak like me, too
If you want to embrace your wild side, come to California with me and let's be unconventional together.
Screw your anonymity
Don't be afraid to be yourself and let go of your fear of being judged.
Loving me is all you need to feel
My love for you is all the validation you need to be confident in yourself.
Like I do
I want you to feel the same love and passion for me that I have for you.
We could slow dance to rock music
We can be unconventional and dance slowly to rock music.
Kiss while we do it
We can be intimate and kiss while we dance.
Talk till we both turn blue
We can talk for hours until we are both out of breath and our faces turn blue.
Leather black and eyes of blue (blue, blue, blue, blue, blue)
Your dark and mysterious appearance with piercing blue eyes is captivating to me.
Sun reflecting in your eyes, like an easy rider
The way the sun reflects off your eyes makes you look like a cool and carefree traveler.
Life makes sense when I'm with you
Being with you brings clarity and purpose to my life.
Looking back, my past
Reflecting on my past experiences.
It all seems stranger than a stranger
My past experiences don't seem to make sense, even to someone who doesn't know me.
So let's dance in slow motion
Let's take our time and enjoy every moment we have together.
Turn it up, turn it up
Let's turn up the music and have some fun.
And let's dance by the ocean, ooh-ooh
Let's have a romantic dance by the ocean.
Oh, you're cold as ice, baby
At times you can come off as cold and distant.
But when you're on ice, baby
But when you're in the moment, you shine and become alive.
It's so amazing in every way
The way you come alive in those moments is truly incredible and breathtaking.
I don't wanna fight, baby
I don't want to argue or have any problems with you.
It's like I told you
Our love is strong and I've already expressed my feelings to you.
If you stay, I'll stay, yeah
If we both stay committed to each other, our love will grow stronger.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Richard W. Jr. Nowels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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