The verses suggest that the girl is aware of the schemes of other girls who use lies to get what they want ("hoes with lies akin to me"). She is also aware of the transience of love and the fact that nothing lasts forever ("Nothing gold can stay/Like love or lemonade/Or sun or summer days").
The bridge suggests that the girl is deeply in love with a particular boy, but also recognizes that love is often just a game. She loves him regardless, and "lives to love him".
Overall, the song portrays a young woman who is searching for meaning and purpose, using music as a way to escape. She is trying to figure out who she is and what she wants, while also navigating the ups and downs of love and relationships.
Music To Watch Boys To
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Pink flamingos, always fascinated me
I know what only the girls know
Colors with lights begin to mean
Oh, oh, I see you're going
So I play my music, watch you leave
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Velveteen and living single
It never felt that right to me
I know what only the girls know
Lies can buy you eternity
I, I, see you leaving
So I push record and watch you leave
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Nothing gold can stay
Like love or lemonade
Or sun or summer days
It's all a game to me anyway
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
'Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
In "Music to Watch Boys To," Lana Del Rey sings about the power and appeal of control, particularly in romantic relationships. She sets the tone for the song with the repeated confession "I like you a lot," suggesting an intense attraction to her partner. As she watches the boys play their guitars, she puts on her own music and sings "soft grunge" in order to drown out the ambient noise and focus on her own desires.
Throughout the song, Del Rey makes references to the ways in which women are socialized to perform for and cater to men. She mentions "blue ribbons on ice," a domestic reference that suggests she is attempting to fit into traditional feminine ideals in order to please her partner. However, she also notes that playing with guitars is "only one of my toys," indicating that while she is willing to comply with traditional feminine ideals, she also has her own sources of pleasure.
Finally, she sings about her control over the situation, stating that she has been "sent to destroy" and has "no holds barred" when it comes to pursuing her desires. This suggests a sense of empowerment and dominance, as she is not content to be a passive participant in the relationship. Overall, "Music to Watch Boys To" is a complex exploration of the dynamics of power and control in relationships, particularly in relation to gender roles.
Line by Line Meaning
I like you a lot
I am attracted to you and enjoy your company
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
I listen to music while observing boys, maybe as a form of entertainment or to distract myself
So I do what you want
I try to please you and follow your lead
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
I sing soft and melancholic music to escape the loudness and chaos of the world
Blue ribbons on ice
I have pretty and delicate things that I value
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
I am interested in men who play musical instruments, but they are not my only pursuit in life
'Cause I like you a lot
I am emphasizing my attraction to you once again
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
I am not holding back and am willing to take risks. I may have even come to destruct or shake things up in your life
Pink flamingos, always fascinated me
I have unique interests and am attracted to things that are unusual or eccentric
I know what only the girls know
I have knowledge and insights that only girls or women can relate to or understand
Colors with lights begin to mean
Colors and lights start to have deeper and symbolic meanings for me
Oh, oh, I see you're going
I realize that you are leaving and may be sad or disappointed
So I play my music, watch you leave
I use music to cope with your departure and continue to observe you as you go
Velveteen and living single
I feel unsatisfied with my current romantic situation. I may feel lonely or incomplete despite being single and having nice things
It never felt that right to me
I have always felt that something was missing or not quite suitable in my relationships
Lies can buy you eternity
Dishonesty can provide long-lasting success or happiness, but at a cost
So I push record and watch you leave
I record memories or feelings as a way to cope with your departure
Live to love you
My purpose or motivation is to love and be with you
And I love to love you
I adore the feeling of being in love with you
Nothing gold can stay
All good things must come to an end or change eventually
Like love or lemonade
Examples of good things that are fleeting or temporary
Or sun or summer days
More examples of things that are beautiful but don't last forever
It's all a game to me anyway
I may not take life or love too seriously and see it as a game or form of entertainment
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
I repeat the earlier line to emphasize my habit of listening to music while observing men
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels
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@aryakorkan663
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
We're ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Pi-i-i-ink flamingos, always fascinated me
I know what only the girls know
Hoes with lies akin to me
Oh, oh, I see you're going
So-o-o-o I play my music, watch you leave
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue Ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Velveteen and living single
It never felt that right to me
I know what only the girls know
Lies can buy eternity
I, I, I see you leaving
So-o-o-o I push record and watch you leave
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
We're ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Nothing gold can stay
Like love or lemonade
Or sun or summer days
It's all a game to me anyway
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
@illumiiiii
lyrics:
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
We're ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Pi-i-i-ink flamingos, always fascinated me
I know what only the girls know
Hoes with lies akin to me
Oh, oh, I see you're going
So-o-o-o I play my music, watch you leave
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue Ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Velveteen and living single
It never felt that right to me
I know what only the girls know
Lies can buy eternity
I, I, I see you leaving
So-o-o-o I push record and watch you leave
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
We're ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Nothing gold can stay
Like love or lemonade
Or sun or summer days
It's all a game to me anyway
I like you a lot
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
So I do what you want
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
Blue ribbons on ice
Playing their guitars, only one of my toys
Cause I like you a lot
No holds barred, I've been sent to destroy, yeah
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
Putting on my music while I'm watching the boys
@Nicholas-kt4ul
"Music To Watch Boys To"
Lana Del Rey (From 'Honeymoon')
[Chorus]
(I like you a lot)
Putting on my music while I’m watching the boys
(So I do what you want)
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
(With ribbons in knots)
Play 'em like guitars, only one of my toys
('Cause I like you a lot)
No holds barred, I was sent to destroy, yeah
[Verse 1]
Pink flamingos
Always fascinated me
I know what only the girls know
Hoes with lies akin to me
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I, I see you're going
So I play my music, watch you leave
[Chorus]
(I like you a lot)
Putting on my music while I’m watching the boys
(So I do what you want)
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
(With ribbons in knots)
Play 'em like guitars, only one of my toys
('Cause I like you a lot)
No holds barred, I was sent to destroy, yeah
[Verse 2]
Velveteen and living single
It never felt that right to me
I know what only the girls know
Lies can buy eternity
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I, I see you leaving
So I push record and watch you leave
[Chorus]
(I like you a lot)
Putting on my music while I’m watching the boys
(So I do what you want)
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
(With ribbons in knots)
Play 'em like guitars, only one of my toys
('Cause I like you a lot)
No holds barred, I was sent to destroy, yeah
[Bridge]
I live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
I live to love you
And I love to love you
And I live to love you, boy
Nothing gold can stay
Like love or lemonade
Or sun or summer days
It's all a game to me anyway
[Chorus]
(I like you a lot)
Putting on my music while I’m watching the boys
(So I do what you want)
Singing soft grunge just to soak up the noise
(With ribbons in knots)
Play 'em like guitars, only one of my toys
('Cause I like you a lot)
No holds barred, I was sent to destroy, yeah
[Outro]
Putting on my music while I’m watching the boys
Putting on my music while I’m watching the boys
@TrapNation
why you so good looking lana.
@sashasai
+Trap Nation MAKe AA REMIX
@amiramia9418
+Trap Nation Plz a trap Remix
@user-gq8lc8lv1u
Because it's Lana
@nugget.s
Omgg
@matheusbr4961
True !
@cinnamongirl411
This song is the definition of an ear-gasm
@st7rlette
U listen to lizzo lana Del Rey the neighbourhood
Same
But
Lana Del Rey
The Neighbourhood
Arctic Monkeys
Lizzo
Nicki Minaj
Cigarettes after Sex (somewhat)
@asl6580
Eye- gasm too
@shruthikumarkamal9893
Your fucking gums uvveek 😂😂