The song suggests that the protagonist feels a spiritual connection to this person, and their love is the only thing that matters to them. The lyrics appear to reject the idea of materialism and hedonism, suggesting that true happiness comes from love. The line "It never was about money or the drugs" emphasizes that the protagonist's focus is not on material possessions or fleeting pleasures.
The post-chorus of "Hallelujah, I need your love" further reinforces the protagonist's dependency on their chosen one, suggesting that they see this person as a sort of deity, a higher power they need in their life. The overall tone of the song is passionate, intense, and declares the significance of love and devotion.
Religion
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Let sleeping dogs lay
All our minds made up now
All our beds are made
No one's out of time, no
Chips fall wherever they may
Leave it all behind, let the ocean wash it away
For you, there's only love
For you, there's only love
It never was about the party or the clubs
For you, there's only love
'Cause you're my religion
You're how I'm living
When all my friends say I should take some space
Well I can't envision, that for a minute
When I'm down on my knees, you're how I pray
Hallelujah, I need your love
Hallelujah, I need your love
Everything is bright now
No more cloudy days, even when
The storms come, in the eye we'll stay
No need to survive now
All we do is play, all I hear is
Music like Lay Lady Lay
It never was about the money or the drugs
With you, there's only love
With you, there's only love
It never was about the party or the clubs
For you, there's only love
'Cause you're my religion
You're how I'm living
When all my friends say I should take some space
Well I can't envision, that for a minute
When I'm down on my knees, you're how I pray
Hallelujah, I need your love
Hallelujah, I need your love
You're my religion
You're how I'm living
When all my friends say I should take some space
Well I can't envision, that for a minute
When I'm down on my knees, you're how I pray
Hallelujah, I need your love
Hallelujah, I need your love
The lyrics to Lana Del Rey's song "Religion" convey an intense devotion to the person she's singing about. She sees this person as her everything and substitutes traditional religion with their love. The lines "Everything is fine now, let's sleep in the dark's day, all our minds made up now, all our beds are made" suggest that the singer has found some sense of peace in their love for this person. They don't need anything else to feel content, indicating that their love is all-consuming.
The repeated lines "It never was about the money or the drugs, for you, there's only love" are significant. They imply that the singer's love isn't materialistic; it's pure and not corrupted by external factors. Furthermore, it's a deeper connection than something superficial or fleeting like partying or drugs. The singer acknowledges the importance of their love for this person by referring to them as her "religion." She prays for them, giving her love almost spiritual significance.
The chorus "Hallelujah, I need your love" encapsulates the message of the song. The singer is conveying that they are a creature of devotion, that their love can religiously sustain them, and that their partner is the only thing that they need to survive. The overarching theme is that love can be a powerful impetus in life and that, when found with the right person, can replace religion or other superficial things.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is fine now
Everything is going well and smooth now
Let's sleep in the dark's day
Let's rest during the night time
All our minds made up now
All our decisions have been taken and finalized
All our beds are made
Everything is in order and settled
No one's out of time, no
No one is in a rush, there is no delay
Chips fall wherever they may
Things will happen as they happen, we cannot control everything
Leave it all behind, let the ocean wash it away
Forget everything and let time heal it
It never was about the money or the drugs
Money and drugs were never a priority
For you, there's only love
Love is the only thing that matters to you
'Cause you're my religion
You are what I believe in, you are my guiding principle
You're how I'm living
You are the reason I exist, you give me purpose
When all my friends say I should take some space
When everyone around me suggests that I should take a break
Well I can't envision, that for a minute
I cannot even imagine doing so, it's impossible for me
When I'm down on my knees, you're how I pray
When I am in need of help, you are the one I turn to, you are my savior
Hallelujah, I need your love
I am in need of your love, it is what I desire the most
Everything is bright now
Everything is filled with hope and positivity
No more cloudy days, even when
The weather is beautiful, even when
The storms come, in the eye we'll stay
We will stay strong even during difficult times
No need to survive now
We do not have to struggle to survive anymore
All we do is play, all I hear is
We can enjoy ourselves without worrying about anything, all I hear is
Music like Lay Lady Lay
Music that is soothing and calming
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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