The title is a direct tribute to Lana's family, which uses 'Grant' as a family name. On the track, she talks about carrying memories of beloved ones with her after death, and reminiscing of those who already passed away. She also talks about the struggles of the early days of her career, carrying on her family's legacy, and wants to make sure that she will go to Heaven at peace, with aspects of her loved ones reflecting with her.
The Grants
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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I'm gonna take mine with you with me
Ah, "Mine," say it again
"Mine of you with me," thank you
One more time
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain High
The way John Denver sings
So you say there's a chance for us
Should I do a dance for once?
You're a family man, but, but
Do you think about Heaven? Oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me
"When you leave, all you take
Oh, is your memory"
And I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
So many mountains too high to climb
So many rivers, so long, but I'm
Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I'm doin' it for us, for our family line
Do you think about heaven? Oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me (I'll do it, I'll do it)
"When you leave, all you take (I did it, I did it)
Oh, is your memories"
And I wanna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Yeah, I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain High
The way John Denver sings
My sister's first-born child
I'm gonna take that too with me
My grandmother's last smile
I'm gonna take that too with me
It's a beautiful life
Remember that too, for me
The lyrics to "The Grants" by Lana Del Rey convey feelings of longing for a loved one who may not be able to stay in the singer's life forever. The repeating refrain of "I'm gonna take mine of you with me" suggests that although the relationship may not last, the memories and moments shared are precious and will always be a part of the singer. The nod to John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" adds to the theme of treasuring memories and the beauty of the natural world.
The lyric "So many mountains too high to climb, so many rivers so long, but I'm doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time" suggests that the singer is willing to go through obstacles in order to preserve the relationship and its memories. The mention of family and ancestors, such as the sister's first-born child and the grandmother's last smile, further emphasize the importance of familial bonds and heritage.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the transience of life and relationships, and the lasting impact memories can have on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, ready
I am ready and prepared to talk about something important.
I'm gonna take mine with you with me
I want to keep a part of you with me wherever I go.
Ah, "Mine," say it again
I am emphasizing the importance of keeping a memento of someone I care about.
"Mine of you with me," thank you
I am grateful for the memories I will carry with me even after we part.
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I am determined to hold onto the memories we have shared.
Like "Rocky Mountain High"
I am comparing the importance of these memories to that of the popular song by John Denver.
The way John Denver sings
I admire how John Denver sings about the beauty of nature and the human experience.
So you say there's a chance for us?
I am questioning whether we can have a future together.
Should I do a dance for once?
I am entertaining the thought of doing something out of the ordinary to impress you.
You're a family man, but
I am aware that you have a family, but I still have hope for us.
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
I wonder whether you contemplate the afterlife.
Do you think about me?
I wonder whether you think about me and our potential future together.
My pastor told me
I am referencing advice I received from my religious leader.
"When you leave, all you take
My pastor advised me that when I die, I will only take my memories with me.
Uh-huh, is your memories"
These memories will be the only thing that is left when I am gone.
So many mountains too high to climb
I acknowledge that there are many challenges in life that we must face.
So many rivers, so long, but I'm
Although the journey may be difficult and long, I am determined to persevere.
Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I am willing to work hard and make sacrifices for the things that matter to me.
I'm doin' it for us, for our family line
I am motivated to create a better future for myself and for our potential family together.
A sister's first-born child
I want to keep a special memory of my niece or nephew.
I'm gonna take that too with me
I am determined to keep this memory with me wherever I go.
My grandmother's last smile
My grandmother's final moment of joy is important to me.
It's a beautiful life
Despite the difficulties, life is still beautiful and worth living.
Remember that too for me
I am asking the listener to remember this important message for me.
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.
Ah, ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.
Ah, ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Mike Hermosa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thattoiletpaperyoucouldntb7819
[Intro]
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mind with you with me
Ah, "Mine," say it again
"Mine of you with me," thank you
One more time
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like "Rocky Mountain High"
The way John Denver sings
[Verse 1]
So you say there's a chance for us
Should I do a dance for once?
You're a family man, but
But
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me
"When you leave, all you take
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I'm gonna take minе of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with mе
[Verse 2]
So many mountains too high to climb
So many rivers so long, but I'm
Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I'm doin' it for us, for our family line
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me (I'll do it, I'll do it)
"When you leave, all you take (I did it, I did it)
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I wanna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Yeah, I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like "Rocky Mountain High," the way John Denver sings
[Bridge]
My sister's first-born child
I'm gonna take that too with me
My grandmother's last smile
I'm gonna take that too with me
It's a beautiful life
Remember that too for me
[Outro]
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
@Carribeanblue003
I've been following Lana since 2012, I know all her albums, I've always heard her 24 hours a day, in the car, at home, in the office, at night alone, with friends, in the gym, everywhere. I always brought Lana with me.
However, this album is so deep, strong, that I can't hear one song after another. I get stuck at The Grants and it makes me cry endlessly.
It brings out memories of my childhood in me. I felt so lonely and sad when I was a child.
I was with my mother and my sister.
My father left home when I was 3 years old and my sister 3 months old.
My paternal grandmother loved us so much and was always sad about how my father behaved.
In 2017 my grandmother died. My father was not close to me.
My sister will become a mother for the first time, I will be close to her. My father won't be there this time either.
It doesn’t matter
This is worth more to me than anything else.
It's a sign of revenge for me, for us.
It shows how flowers can bloom in the desert, how the absence of a father, can make you so fragile but strong at the same time.
Maybe one day Lana will have all the success she deserves or, maybe, like precious and rare things, she will always be appreciated by those with a big heart and a certain kind of lived behind her. It's okay, it doesn't matter.
I am grateful to Lana for helping me, cared for, healed, rocked with her poetry over the years. There are no words to describe the power of his words, her voice. Just thanks thanks to her.
@sergios.3508
[Intro]
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine with you with me
Ah, "Mine," say it again
"Mine of you with me," thank you
One more time
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like "Rocky Mountain High"
The way John Denver sings
[Verse 1]
So you say there's a chance for us?
Should I do a dance for once?
You're a family man, but
But
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me
"When you leave, all you take
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I'm gonna takе mine of you with me
I'm gonna take minе of you with me
[Verse 2]
So many mountains too high to climb
So many rivers, so long, but I'm
Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I'm doin' it for us, for our family line
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me (I'll do it, I'll do it)
"When you leave, all you take (I did it, I did it)
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I wanna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Yeah, I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like "Rocky Mountain High," the way John Denver sings
[Bridge]
My sister's first-born child
I'm gonna take that too with me
My grandmother's last smile
I'm gonna take that too with me
It's a beautiful life
Remember that too for me
[Outro]
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
@mariocastro3957
✨ lyrics ✨
[Intro]
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine with you with me (Ah, mine, say it again)
Mine of you with me, thank you, one more time
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain high
The way John Denver sings
[Verse 1]
So you say there's a chance for us?
Should I do a dance for once?
You're a family man, boy, but
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me, "When you leave, all you take
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I'm gonna takе mine of you with me
I'm gonna take minе of you with me
[Verse 2]
So many mountains too high to climb
So many rivers, so long, but I'm
Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I'm doin' it for us, for our family life
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me, "When you leave, all you take
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I wanna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Yeah, I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain high
The way John Denver sings
[Bridge]
My sister's first-born child
I'm gonna take that too with me
My grandmother's last smile
I'm gonna take that too with me
It's a beautiful life
Remember that too for me
[Outro]
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
@Urfavantonio
LYRICS:
(Intro)
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine with you with me (Ah, mine, say it again)
Mine of you with me, thank you, one more time
One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain high
The way John Denver sings
[Verse 1]
So you say there's a chance for us?
Should I do a dance for once?
You're a family man, boy, but ,but
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me, "When you leave, all you take
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I'm gonna takе mine of you with me
I'm gonna take minе of you with me
[Verse 2]
So many mountains too high to climb
So many rivers, so long, but I'm
Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I'm doin' it for us, for our family life
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me, "When you leave, all you take
Uh-huh, is your memories"
[Chorus]
And I wanna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Yeah, I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain high
The way John Denver sings
[Bridge]
My sister's first-born child
I'm gonna take that too with me
My grandmother's last smile
I'm gonna take that too with me
It's a beautiful life
Remember that too for me
[Outro]
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
@lovebugkittie
“My sisters first born child, my grandmother’s last smile” ❤ so bittersweet. Love you Lana
@RedSun_777
😔🖤
@lovebugkittie
@Kitty23 least socially awkward Nicki Minaj fan
@giselletaylorsversionn
Loveee
@joseortega822
@@sbzjp3w984LANA>>>> nicki
@Onestamente
@@sbzjp3w984Not u insulting lana in every comments, and not u stalking her, like she posted it 15 minutes ago...
@itsChanandler
She also pays tribute to her uncle, David Grant who died in 2016 while climbing the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. He taught Lana how to play the guitar.
@miloseviczarko45
It took me just a couple minutes to figure out that she is also Grant.
@funy_girl9
Thanks For sharing
@nikemaraje5
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