It is the twelfth track from Lana Del Rey's ninth studio album, Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.
Let The Light In
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Ask you if you want somethin' to eat
Drive around, get drunk, do it over again
Wake you up at night, quarter to one
I can never stop, wanna have fun
Don't be actin' like I'm the kinda girl who can sleep
'Cause every time you say you're gonna goI just smile, 'cause babe, I already know
You know I got nothin' under this overcoat
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
Pick you up around quarter to two
Usually we got nothin' to do
Screw it, maybe you should go and record some other songs
Got my dress on tight 'cause you know that I
Look shinin' in the light, there's so much ridin'
On this life and how we write our love song
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I back at it again
'Cause I love, to love, to love, to love you
I hate to hate, to hate, to hate you
Put The Beatles on, light the candles, go back to bed
'Cause I wanna, wanna, wanna want you
I need to, need to, need to need you
Put the TV on and flowers in a vase, lie your head
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and me back at it again
In "Let the Light In," Lana Del Rey sings about a tumultuous and intense relationship that seems to be driven by her desire for fun and excitement. The lyrics speak to the intense passion and lack of boundaries that can exist in a relationship when both people are focused on living in the moment.
The song begins with a series of images that suggest a lifestyle characterized by impulsiveness and excess. The singer picks up her partner late at night, drives around aimlessly, gets drunk, and sleeps irregularly. The line "Don't be actin' like I'm the kinda girl who can sleep" suggests a desire to live life to the fullest and never let the night end. There's a sense of recklessness here, but also an undeniable charm that comes from living in the moment and going wherever the wind takes you.
As the song progresses, we see the singer's desire for the relationship to continue even though it seems to be constantly on the verge of falling apart. There's a sense of longing and desperation in lines like "Every time you say you're gonna go / I just smile, 'cause babe, I already know." Despite the drama, the singer can't help but feel drawn to her partner, and she seems to believe that as long as the two of them can keep the light of love burning, everything will be okay.
Overall, "Let the Light In" is a passionate and intense love song that speaks to the intense emotional highs and lows that can come with a relationship built on passion, spontaneity, and a desire to live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick you up at home, quarter to three
I'll come and get you late at night, around 2:45 AM
Ask you if you want somethin' to eat
I'll check if you're hungry and offer you some food
Drive around, get drunk, do it over again
We'll drive around, drink alcohol, and repeat the same cycle
Wake you up at night, quarter to one
I'll wake you up in the middle of the night, around 12:45 AM
I can never stop, wanna have fun
I'm always up for having a good time and never want it to end
Don't be actin' like I'm the kinda girl who can sleep
Don't expect me to be a girl who can easily fall asleep
'Cause every time you say you're gonna go
Whenever you say you're leaving
I just smile, 'cause babe, I already know
I just smile because I already know you'll come back
You know I got nothin' under this overcoat
You know I'm not hiding anything under my coat
Ooh, let the light in
Let the light into your room
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
I'm yelling at your door because I want to come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Turn on the lights in your room
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
We are together again, doing what we always do
Pick you up around quarter to two
I'll pick you up around 1:45 AM
Usually we got nothin' to do
We usually have nothing planned
Screw it, maybe you should and record some other songs
Let's ditch our plans and maybe you can record some new songs
Got my dress on tight 'cause you know that I
I'm wearing a tight dress because you know I like to look good for you
Look shinin' in the light, there's so much ridin'
My appearance is glowing in the light, and there's so much at stake
On this life and how we write our love song
Our future together and how we'll create our love story
'Cause I like to love, to love, to love, to love you
I love you and I say it out loud
I hate to hate, to hate, to hate, to hate you
I hate the thought of ever hating you
Put the Beatles on, light the candles, go back to bed
Let's play some Beatles music, light some candles, and go to bed
'Cause I want, I want, I want, I want you
I want you so badly, it's all I can think about
I need to, need to, need to need you
I know I need you in my life, it's not just a want
Put the TV on and the flowers in a vase, lie your head
Let's watch some TV and put some flowers in a vase while we relax
Ooh, let the light in
Let the light into your room
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
I'm yelling at your door because I want to come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Turn on the lights in your room
Look at us, you and me back at it again
We are together again, doing what we always do
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Patrick Lysaght, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Mike Hermosa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RobertL178
Lyrics
Pick you up at home, quarter to three
Ask you if you want somethin' to eat
Drive around, get drunk, do it over again
Wake you up at night, quarter to one
I can never stop, wanna have fun
Don't be actin' like I'm the kinda girl who can sleep
'Cause every time you say you're gonna go
I just smile 'cause, babe, I already know
You know I got nothin' under this overcoat, oh
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
Pick you up around quarter to two
Usually we got nothin' to do
Screw it, maybe you should go and record some of your songs
Got my dress on tight 'cause you know that I
Like shinin' in the light, there's so much ridin'
On this life and how we write a love song
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
'Cause I love to, love to, love to, love to love you
I hate to, hate to, hate to, hate to hate you
Put the Beatles on, light the candles, go back to bed
'Cause I wanna, wanna, wanna want you
I need to, need to, need to need you
Put the TV on and the flowers in a vase, lie your head
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and me back at it again
@notsspaces
Lyrics 🤍:
[Verse 1: Lana Del Rey]
Pick you up at home, quarter to three
Ask you if you want somethin' to eat
Drive around, get drunk, do it over again
Wake you up at night, quarter to one
I can never stop, wanna have fun
Don't be actin' like I'm the kinda girl who can sleep
[Pre-Chorus: Lana Del Rey]
'Cause every time you say you're gonna go
I just smile, 'cause, babe, I already know
You know I got nothin' under this overcoat
[Chorus: Lana Del Rey & Father John Misty]
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
[Verse 2: Lana Del Rey]
Pick you up around quarter to two
Usually we got nothin' to do
Screw it, maybe you should go and record some of the songs
Got my dress on tight 'cause you know that I
Look shinin' in the light, thеre's so much ridin'
On this life and how we writе a love song
[Chorus: Lana Del Rey & Father John Misty]
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
[Bridge: Lana Del Rey]
'Cause I love to love, to love, to love you
I hate to hate, to hate, to hate you
Put the Beatles on, light the candles, go back to bed
'Cause I wanna, wanna, wanna want you
I need to, need to, need to need you
Put the TV on, the flowers in a vase, lie your head
[Chorus: Lana Del Rey & Father John Misty]
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and me, back at it again
@MartyPezzolo
LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET LET THE LIGHT INNNNNNNN
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@RobertL178
Lyrics
Pick you up at home, quarter to three
Ask you if you want somethin' to eat
Drive around, get drunk, do it over again
Wake you up at night, quarter to one
I can never stop, wanna have fun
Don't be actin' like I'm the kinda girl who can sleep
'Cause every time you say you're gonna go
I just smile 'cause, babe, I already know
You know I got nothin' under this overcoat, oh
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
Pick you up around quarter to two
Usually we got nothin' to do
Screw it, maybe you should go and record some of your songs
Got my dress on tight 'cause you know that I
Like shinin' in the light, there's so much ridin'
On this life and how we write a love song
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and I, back at it again
'Cause I love to, love to, love to, love to love you
I hate to, hate to, hate to, hate to hate you
Put the Beatles on, light the candles, go back to bed
'Cause I wanna, wanna, wanna want you
I need to, need to, need to need you
Put the TV on and the flowers in a vase, lie your head
Ooh, let the light in
At your back door yelling 'cause I wanna come in
Ooh, turn your light on
Look at us, you and me back at it again
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