The chorus makes it clear: the song is about the groupie love that she has for her lover, the musician. Despite all the people that surround him, she still craves his attention and affection. The second verse talks about how she shares her life with her lover, pouring drinks for him in moments of intimacy. The line "It's like magic, babe, isn't life wonderful?" shows how she views her relationship, as something special that brings her a lot of happiness, even though it's not a conventional one.
The third verse is a departure from Lana's perspective, with A$AP Rocky taking the lead. He describes how his girlfriend is a city girl who doesn't need his fame and how they're in it together. He also talks about how he doesn't pay attention to groupies who try to get his attention, as he only has eyes for his true love.
Overall, the song is about a groupie who has fallen in love with a musician. Despite all the attention he gets from other people, she still craves his affection and attention. The lyrics emphasize the depth of their relationship, with moments of intimacy and shared dreams. It's a song that explores the unique dynamic between a famous musician and one of his fans, showing how love can still flourish even under the bright lights of fame.
Groupie Love
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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I'm trying not to let the crowd next to me
It's so hard sometimes with a star
When you have to share him with everybody
You're in the club, living it up
I'm trying not to let the crowd notice me
It's so sweet, swingin' to the beat
When I know that you're doing it all for me
And every time you look up
I know what you're thinking of
I know what you're thinking of
You want my
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
Time after time, writing my lines
Having my baby there next to me
It's so sweet, pouring you a drink
And pretending that nothing means anything
This is my life, you by my side
Key lime and perfume and festivals
Taking our dreams, turning them to things
It's like magic, babe, isn't life wonderful?
And every time we hook up
I know what you're thinking of
I know what you're thinking of
You want my
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
Front row, every show like a hype man (hmm)
Sing along word for word while she my bae (yeah)
Side stage, fans screamin' causin' migraines
Yamborghini-high, but she ain't on my grade (hmm, hmm)
God dang, got a nigga acting irate (hmm, hmm)
My babe, my babe, stay on my brain (yeah)
My babe, made me sing to a fire escape
City girl, but she grew up in the tri-state
She ain't got no time for no groupie love (hmm)
We don't pay no minds to the thug with a (hmm)
Love girls, you and I, so who do we trust?
You and I 'til the day we die
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
You are my babe
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
In Lana Del Rey's song Groupie Love, she paints the picture of being in the presence of a star, trying not to get caught up in the crowd. She describes the overwhelming feeling of trying to claim someone so beloved by everyone, feeling like they have to share him with the world. Lana Del Rey explains the thrill of being by someone's side during their rise to fame, living it up in the clubs and at festivals while trying to maintain their dreams together. She speaks to the "magic" that's created when two people come together and turn their dreams into reality.
Through this song, Lana Del Rey celebrates both the highs and lows of being in love with someone famous. She acknowledges the challenges that come with the territory of fame such as having to share the spotlight and the constant attention, while also embracing the excitement of being along for the ride. There is a sense of carefree romance and affections here that is common in many of the artist's works. Groupie Love is a song about being swept up in the moment and not being able to resist the temptations and thrills of life with a rockstar.
Line by Line Meaning
You're in the bar, playing guitar
You are performing at the bar and entertaining everyone
I'm trying not to let the crowd next to me
I am trying to avoid getting into a crowded place
It's so hard sometimes with a star
It’s difficult to have a relationship with someone popular
When you have to share him with everybody
When everyone wants to be with him and I have to share him too
You're in the club, living it up
You are enjoying your life at the club
I'm trying not to let the crowd notice me
I am trying not to be noticed by the crowd
It's so sweet, swingin' to the beat
It’s lovely to dance to your music
When I know that you're doing it all for me
I know that you’re performing only for me
And every time you look up
Every time you look at me
I know what you're thinking of
I know what’s going on in your mind
You want my
You desire my
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Time after time, writing my lines
Writing songs all the time
Having my baby there next to me
My partner is always by my side
It's so sweet, pouring you a drink
It’s lovely to make your drink
And pretending that nothing means anything
Ignoring everything else and staying in the moment
This is my life, you by my side
This is just my life, with you beside me always
Key lime and perfume and festivals
The essence of joy, fragrance and fun at festivals
Taking our dreams, turning them to things
Making our dreams come true
It's like magic, babe, isn't life wonderful?
Life is wonderful and feels like magic
Front row, every show like a hype man (hmm)
First row every show with utmost enthusiasm
Sing along word for word while she my bae (yeah)
You sing along with me in every line since you are my bae
Side stage, fans screamin' causin' migraines
Fans on the other side are screaming and causing headaches
Yamborghini-high, but she ain't on my grade (hmm, hmm)
Fame is sky-high, but the exuberance is not the same
God dang, got a nigga acting irate (hmm, hmm)
A person can go crazy due to their feelings
My babe, my babe, stay on my brain (yeah)
My partner is always in my thoughts
My babe, made me sing to a fire escape
My partner pulled me to the fire escape and made me sing
City girl, but she grew up in the tri-state
She's a city girl from the tri-county region
She ain't got no time for no groupie love (hmm)
She doesn’t have time for fake love from fans
We don't pay no minds to the thug with a (hmm)
We ignore the bad guys in our way
Love girls, you and I, so who do we trust?
We both love girls, so who can we trust?
You and I 'til the day we die
You and I will stay together until the end
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
You are my babe
You are my significant other
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Groupie love
Unconditional love from an ardent fan
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rakim Mayers, Rick Nowels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gene5301
[Lana Del Rey:]
You're in the bar, playing guitar
I'm trying not to let the crowd next to me
It's so hard sometimes with the star
When you have to share him with everybody
You're in the club, living it up
I'm trying not to let the crowd notice me
It's so sweet, swingin' to the beat
When I know that you're doing it all for me
And every time you look up
I know what you're thinking of
I know what you're thinking of
You want my
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
Time after time, writing my lines
Having my baby there next to me
It's so sweet, pouring you a drink
And pretending that nothing means anything
This is my life, you by my side
Key lime and perfume and festivals
Taking our dreams, turning them to things
It's like magic, babe, isn't life wonderful?
And every time we hook up
I know what you're thinking of
I know what you're thinking of
You want my
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
[A$AP Rocky:]
Front row, every show like a hype man
Sing along word for word while she my bae
Side stage, fans screamin' causin' migraines
Yamborghini-high, but she ain't on my grade
God dang, got a nigga acting irate
My babe, my babe, stay on my brain
My babe, made me sing to a fire escape
City girl, but she grew up in the tri-state
She ain't got no time for no groupie love
We don't pay no minds to the thug with a... love
Girls, you and I, so who do we trust?
You and I 'til the day we die
[Lana Del Rey & A$AP Rocky:]
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
You are my babe
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
Groupie love
@AtomicWrong
Why are y'all mad that Lana added hip-hop to her music. She told you guys in Blue Jeans. "You were sort of punk rock I grew up on hip-hop..."
@artieche9
70sdelrey For real though
@annameliah
70sdelrey and she's been creating songs with rappers??? People need to stop coming up with "reasons" to get mad over
@sarojdangalnepstar
Because I like her song without rapper especially without lame ass rapper....
@dreamymimiasmr8848
70sdelrey does she have more songs that sound like this? I also really loved summer bummer and her other song with asap
@cliqzyxbl
saroj dangal ok calm down, saroj, take a look at yourself. you're in no position to be calling asap rocky lame
@laylaa.7065
born to die: "you and i, we were born to die"
groupie love: "you and i, till the day we die"
@GabrielMartins-hx4hv
Layla Is A Penguin .
@evilduckiex3
I love that transition
@theondeline
Layla Is A Penguin this make me cry