It is the eighth track from Lana Del Rey's second studio album and major-label debut, Born to Die.
Radio
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Boy, I'll be flying overhead
Their heavy words can't bring me down
Boy, I've been raised from the dead
No one even knows how hard life was
I don't even think about it now because
I finally found you
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
'Merican dreams came true somehow
I swore I'd chase until I was dead
I heard the streets were paved with gold
That's what my father said
No one even knows what life was like
Now I'm in LA and it's paradise
I finally found you
Oh, sing it to me
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
I've finally found you
(Oh, sing it to me)
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Oh, sing it to me
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
The main theme of Lana Del Rey's song "Radio" is triumphing over adversity and fulfilling one's dreams, despite facing obstacles. The lyrics suggest that the singer has overcome a difficult past and is now living her dream life in Los Angeles, with her lover by her side. The opening lines "Not even they can stop me now/Boy, I'll be flying overhead" show that she is confident and unstoppable, while the phrase "Their heavy words can't bring me down/Boy, I've been raised from the dead" suggests that she has risen above negativity and criticism.
The chorus of the song includes the line "Now my life is sweet like cinnamon/Like a fucking dream I'm living in/Baby love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio/How do you like me now?" This can be interpreted as Lana Del Rey celebrating the success she has achieved, now that she is a popular musician with her songs being played on the radio. The metaphor of life being sweet like cinnamon and a dream also suggests that she is living in a fantasy world that was once a mere fantasy for her. The repeated phrase "How do you like me now?" suggests that she is flaunting her success, asking the audience if they are impressed with how far she has come.
Overall, "Radio" is a testament to Lana Del Rey's perseverance and determination, and her ability to overcome the odds and become a success.
Line by Line Meaning
Not even they can stop me now
I am unstoppable and no one can stand in my way
Boy, I'll be flying overhead
I will soar above any obstacles and challenges
Their heavy words can't bring me down
Negative criticism and judgment cannot affect me
Boy I've been raised from the dead
I have overcome past struggles and risen above them
No one even knows how hard life was
My past struggles are unknown and difficult to understand
I don't even think about it now because
I am so focused on my current success and happiness that my past struggles don't matter
I've finally found you
I have found true love and contentment in life
Oh, sing it to me
Express your love to me through music and passion
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
My life is now fulfilling and enjoyable, like the taste of cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
My life feels unreal and dreamlike due to the level of success and happiness I have attained
Baby love me cause I'm playing on the radio
I am now famous and successful, playing on the radio for all to hear and enjoy
(How do you like me now?)
Asking the world how they now perceive and admire my success
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
Absorb and enjoy my presence, like a vitamin for your soul
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
I exude a sweet and addictive energy that people cannot resist
American dreams came true somehow
My dream of achieving success in America has become a reality
I swore I'd chase until I was dead
I was determined to relentlessly pursue success, even if it meant risking my life
I heard the streets were paved with gold
I was drawn to America and its opportunities for fame and fortune
That's what my father said
My father's words of wisdom and encouragement motivated me to pursue my dreams
Now I'm in LA and it's paradise
Los Angeles, the city of dreams, is now my home and a place of happiness and fulfillment
Oh, sing it to me
Express your love to me through music and passion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Justin Parker, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant
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Not even they can stop me now
Boy, I'll be flying overhead
Their heavy words can't bring me down
Boy, I've been raised from the dead
No one even knows how hard life was
I don't even think about it now because
I finally found you
Oh, sing it to me
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
'Merican dreams came true somehow
I swore I'd chase until I was dead
I heard the streets were paved with gold
That's what my father said
No one even knows what life was like
Now I'm in LA and it's paradise
I finally found you
Oh, sing it to me
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
I've finally found you
(Oh, sing it to me)
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Oh, sing it to me
Now my life is sweet like cinnamon
Like a fucking dream I'm living in
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
Pick me up and take me like a vitamin
'Cause my body's sweet like sugar venom, oh yeah
Baby, love me 'cause I'm playing on the radio
(How do you like me now?)
@7clouds
Do you like working from your house or prefer to go to coffee shops/co-working spaces?
@sm_ghost_girl
I don't have a job because I am way to young for one
@Akemi0214
I'm still a schoolgirl
@lichenghanrulangps3231
@@Akemi0214 lol
@lichenghanrulangps3231
not sure
@fardin8778
Same
@canlasjonica
Lana Del Rey songs are like wine, it gets better as it ages
@hearts4mika3la
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@geraldinenolan6312
I'm addicted to this song today. The 'chorus' melody is sublime
@geraldinenolan6312
@Fefe-1 I'm still playing it... passing it on... so in love with it!