Go Go Dancer
Lana Del Rey Lyrics


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I drop it like it's hot,
On the pole, on the pole.
Shining in the club,
Neon gold, neon gold.

They call me firecracker,
And alcohol's a factor.
I drop it like it's hot,
Baby, bolt, baby, bolt.
A little bit of fun,
For your soul, for your soul.

They call me firecracker,
'Cause ain't nobody faster.

I'm your go-go dancer,
Midnight answer,
Jukebox sweetheart,
Queen of the night.

Vegas, baby,
If you pay me,
Anything you like,
Anything you like.

Go-go dancer,
Midnight answer,
Jukebox sweetheart,
Queen of the night.

Vegas, baby,
If you pay me,
Anything you like,
Go, g-go, g-go,
Dancing tonight.

Pushin' up my, uh,
In your face, in your face.
Keep your fingertips,
On my waist, on my waist.

I'm your go-go dancer,
Credit card romance.

Corner of the road,
With the lights, with the lace,
Catch me after twelve,
In the place, yeah the place.

Boy, make out your dollars,
Baby, needs a new fur.

I'm your go-go dancer,
Midnight answer,
Jukebox sweetheart,
Queen of the night.

Vegas, baby,
If you pay me,
Anything you like,
Anything you like.

Go-go dancer,
Midnight answer,
Jukebox sweetheart,
Queen of the night.

Vegas, baby,
If you pay me,
Anything you like,
Go, g-go, g-go,
Dancing tonight.

Girl next door,
Let me come in.
I know I go-go dance,
But I do it for kicks.

I'll never have to work,
'Cause my daddy is rich.
I'm partyin' all night,
Shinin' in the lights.

Is it a crime,
To wanna shine,
In my white,
Go-go boots and my,
Silver design,
I know it makes you wild,
I know it makes you wild!

I'm your go-go dancer,
Midnight answer,
Jukebox sweetheart,
Queen of the night.

Vegas, baby,
If you pay me,
Anything you like,
Anything you like.

Go-go dancer,
Midnight answer,
Jukebox sweetheart,
Queen of the night.

Vegas, baby,
If you pay me,
Anything you like,




Go, g-go, g-go,
Dancing tonight.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lana Del Rey's "Go Go Dancer" talk about the life of a go-go dancer and the high energy and fun environment they work in. She drops it like it's hot on the pole, shining in neon gold in the club. They call her a firecracker since she's quick and agile in her movements while dancing. The personification of herself as firecracker also alludes to her explosive performance and her ability to light up the stage with her presence. She's a true master of her art.


She's all about having fun and providing entertainment, and the men pay her for it. She sings about being a jukebox sweetheart and the queen of the night, shining under the lights of Vegas, and putting on a show for anyone willing to pay. She doesn't want anyone to forget her, and she wants to be the highlight of their night.


She mentions a "credit card romance" and "baby needs a new fur," which shows that she's aware of the materialistic and transactional nature of her profession, but she doesn't seem to mind. She's comfortable being herself, and her dad is rich, so she doesn't have to work.


Overall, this song is a celebration of go-go dancers, and while it may not speak to everyone’s lifestyle choices or career choices, it’s an interesting commentary on a unique and often misunderstood profession.


Line by Line Meaning

I drop it like it's hot, On the pole, on the pole. Shining in the club, Neon gold, neon gold.
I perform effortlessly, with grace and poise, on the pole, like a glowing light that illuminates the entire club.


They call me firecracker, And alcohol's a factor.
People refer to me as someone bold and explosive, and alcohol contributes to my lively and animated attitude.


I drop it like it's hot, Baby, bolt, baby, bolt. A little bit of fun, For your soul, for your soul.
I dance sensually, and with fluidity, attracting the attention of everyone; I am here for entertainment, for a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.


They call me firecracker, 'Cause ain't nobody faster.
They call me firecracker because nobody can outmatch or outperform me when it comes to dancing and entertainment.


I'm your go-go dancer, Midnight answer, Jukebox sweetheart, Queen of the night.
I am the designated entertainer, the answer to the midnight hour, the person who makes everything sweeter by picking the music and performing for the crowd. I am their queen.


Vegas, baby, If you pay me, Anything you like, Anything you like.
In Vegas, I am for hire, and I can do anything and everything you want me to do, for a price.


Go-go dancer, Midnight answer, Jukebox sweetheart, Queen of the night.
I am the go-go dancer, ready to entertain and mesmerize anyone at the midnight hour. I am everyone's sweetheart because I know just how to pick the right music to keep their heart beating, and I am the queen of the night because I rule the club scene.


Vegas, baby, If you pay me, Anything you like, Go, g-go, g-go, Dancing tonight.
I am in Vegas, always ready to perform, entertaining anyone who pays. Everyone can dance with me, and we can have a great time together.


Pushin' up my, uh, In your face, in your face. Keep your fingertips, On my waist, on my waist.
I can raise my hips in front of you, with my whole body making a sensual display. You can touch my waist with just the tips of your fingers, making everything more enticing and seductive.


I'm your go-go dancer, Credit card romance.
I am a go-go dancer, providing entertainment that people can pay for using their credit card. I'm the definition of a romance that money can buy.


Corner of the road, With the lights, with the lace, Catch me after twelve, In the place, yeah the place.
Find me on the roadside, where the lights are bright, and the music is loud, trying to catch your attention after midnight. That is the place where you will see me.


Boy, make out your dollars, Baby, needs a new fur.
If you want to continue seeing me dance, make sure to give me a generous amount of money so I can purchase some new fur clothing items that I am dying to have.


Girl next door, Let me come in. I know I go-go dance, But I do it for kicks.
I look like the girl next door, but I'm different; I'm a go-go dancer, and I do it because I enjoy it and get a lot of satisfaction from it.


I'll never have to work, 'Cause my daddy is rich. I'm partyin' all night, Shinin' in the lights.
I don't need to work because my father is wealthy, and I can party all night, basking in the glow of the brightly shining lights.


Is it a crime, To wanna shine, In my white, Go-go boots and my, Silver design, I know it makes you wild, I know it makes you wild!
Is it wrong to want to stand out, to shine brightly and grab everyone's attention while wearing my signature white go-go boots? Of course, not -- it just means that I can let loose, have fun, and make people go wild with my enticing moves.




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