In the chorus, Del Rey sings about leaving Calabasas and embracing her "wild" side. She's aware that her public image may not be entirely positive, but she's okay with it as long as she's true to herself and her lover loves her for who she is. In the second verse, Del Rey wonders if her lover would still support her if she stopped performing music and started going to bars, drinking, and sharing stories.
Overall, the song is about how being wild and free-spirited is not something to be ashamed of and that true love should accept and embrace all aspects of one's personality. It's a message of self-acceptance and valuing individuality over conforming to societal norms.
Wild at Heart
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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To see your pretty pics on Sunset Boulevard?
And it makes me lazy, so I smoke cigarettes
Just to understand the smog
I love you lots, like polka-dots
You're killing me more
Than coffee pots and Insta dots
And if I had to do it all
Again I would because, babe, in the end
It brought me here to you
I left Calabasas, escaped all the ashes
Ran into the dark
And it made me wild, wild, wild at heart
The cameras had flashes, they caused the car crashes
But I'm not a star
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
What would you do
If I wouldn't sing for them no more?
Like if you heard I was out in the bars drinking Jack and Coke
Goin' crazy for anyone who would listen to my stories, babe?
Time after time, I think about leaving
But you know that I never do, just 'cause you keep me believing
I love you lots, despite the odds
You're killing me, Joe
And all these thoughts brought us apart
And that's okay, too
'Cause even in the worst of times
You saw the best of me
And that's why I stay here with you
I left Calabasas, escaped all the ashes
Ran into the dark
And it made me wild, wild, wild at heart
The cameras had flashes, they caused the car crashes
But I'm not a star
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
'Cause, baby, I'm wild at heart
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild at heart
Baby, I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
The lyrics of "Wild at Heart" by Lana Del Rey are an introspective reflection on the cost of fame and the sacrifices that come with it. The opening lines reveal the obsession of the singer with the person she loves, to the point where it drives her insane. She mentions seeing pictures of him on Sunset Boulevard, a place synonymous with the entertainment industry, and how it makes her feel lazy and causes her to smoke cigarettes to understand the smog. The following lines express the depth of her love and the fear of losing him even if she were to let go of her career as a singer. The phrase "wild at heart" recurs throughout the song, emphasizing that the singer's true nature is untamed by the constraints of fame, and that her love interests accept her for who she is.
Furthermore, the chorus recounts escapism from the pressures of the music industry in Calabasas, a town in California known for its celebrity residents. The implied message behind the phrase "escaped all the ashes" may refer to the destructive effects of the recent wildfires in California, which have affected many of its homes and other establishments. The flashing cameras signify the paparazzi's attention as part of the routine of a celebrity's life, but more importantly, how the constant intrusion has caused car crashes, which may have put the singer's life at risk. The recurring message throughout the song is that despite the sacrifices and challenges, the singer is willing to endure it all to be with the person she loves.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do if I told you, you make me crazy
If I told you that you drive me insane, what would be your reaction?
To see your pretty pics on Sunset Boulevard?
When I see your attractive snapshots on Sunset Boulevard, what would be my response?
And it makes me lazy, so I smoke cigarettes
These visuals on Sunset Boulevard cause me to become lethargic, leading me to smoke cigarettes to grasp the smoggy aura of the place.
Just to understand the smog
For me to comprehend the atmosphere of Sunset Boulevard, I have to smoke cigarettes.
I love you lots, like polka-dots
I have an intense love for you, equating it to the pattern of polka-dots.
You're killing me more, than coffee pots and Insta dots
Your love is impacting me more than the effects of drinking too much coffee or scrolling through endless Instagram photos.
With every drop I pour
With every moment I spend with you, I am falling deeper in love.
And if I had to do it all again I would because, babe, in the end
If I had the chance to relive our love story, I'd do it all over again because in the end, it brought me to you.
It brought me here to you
My journey in love led me to you, and I am grateful for it.
I left Calabasas, escaped all the ashes
I departed from my past life in Calabasas and escaped all the negative energy from it.
Ran into the dark
I chose to run towards the unknown, embracing the darkness and uncertainty.
And it made me wild, wild, wild at heart
This experience made me become more free-spirited and independent in my heart.
The cameras had flashes, they caused the car crashes
People taking photos with cameras led to car accidents.
But I'm not a star
Despite the attention I may receive, I am not a celebrity.
If you love me, you'll love me
If you truly love me, you will accept me for who I am.
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
I am a free-spirited individual at heart and cannot be tamed.
If they love me, they'll love me
If people truly love me, they will embrace my wild nature.
What would you do
How would you react?
If I wouldn't sing for them no more?
If I stopped singing for my audience, what would be the outcome?
Like if you heard I was out in the bars drinking Jack and Coke
What if you discovered that I was out in bars frequently drinking Jack and Coke?
Goin' crazy for anyone who would listen to my stories, babe?
If I became extremely talkative and started sharing my stories with everyone, what would your reaction be?
Time after time, I think about leaving
I often contemplate leaving my current situation.
But you know that I never do, just 'cause you keep me believing
However, I choose to stay because of you and your unwavering faith in me.
I love you lots, despite the odds
Despite the challenges we face, my love for you never wavers.
You're killing me, Joe
Your love is consuming me more than I can handle.
And all these thoughts brought us apart
These thoughts and feelings inside of me may cause us to drift apart.
And that's okay, too
However, I accept the possibility of us growing apart.
Cause even in the worst of times
Despite the most challenging moments in our relationship,
You saw the best of me
You always see the best in me.
And that's why I stay here with you
That's why I choose to stay committed to you and our relationship.
'Cause, baby, I'm wild at heart
I am a free-spirited individual at heart, baby.
If you love me, you'll love me
If you truly love me, you'll accept my free-spirited nature.
Baby, I'm wild, wild at heart
I am free-spirited and cannot be tamed, baby.
If they love me, they'll love me
If people truly love me, they will embrace my free-spirited nature.
Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
I am free-spirited and cannot be tamed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Jack Antonoff
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LYRICS:
What would you do if I told you, you make me crazy
To see your pretty pics on Sunset Boulevard?
And it makes me lazy, so I smoke cigarettes
Just to understand the smog
I love you lots like polka-dots
You're killing me more
Than coffee pots and Insta dots
With every drop I pour
And if I had to do it all
Again I would because, babe, in the end
It brought me here to you
I left Calabasas, escaped all the ashes
Ran into the dark
And it made me wild, wild, wild at heart
The cameras have flashes, they cause the car crashes
But I'm not a star
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
What would you do if I wouldn't sing for them no more?
Like if you heard I was out in the bars drinking jack and coke
Goin' crazy for anyone who would listen to my stories, babe?
Time after time, I think about leaving
But you know that I never do, just 'cause you keep me believing
I love you lots, despite the odds
You're killing me, Joe
And all these thoughts brought us apart
And that's okay, too
'Cause even in the worst of times
You saw the best of me
And that's why I stay here with you
I left Calabasas, escaped all the ashes
Ran into the dark
And it made me wild, wild, wild at heart
The cameras have flashes, they cause the car crashes
But I'm not a star
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
'Cause, baby, I'm wild at heart
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild at heart
Baby, I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
@melisa-mi7qo
LYRİCS
What would you do if I told you, you make me crazy
To see your pretty pics on Sunset Boulevard?
And it makes me lazy, so I smoke cigarettes
Just to understand the smog
I love you lots like polka-dots
You're killing me more
Than coffee pots and Insta dots
With every drop I pour
And if I had to do it all
Again I would because, babe, in the end
It brought me here to you
I left Calabasas, escaped all the ashes
Ran into the dark
And it made me wild, wild, wild at heart
The cameras have flashes, they cause the car crashes
But I'm not a star
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
What would you do if I wouldn't sing for them no more?
Like if you heard I was out in the bars drinking jack and coke
Goin' crazy for anyone who would listen to my stories, babe?
Time after time, I think about leaving
But you know that I never do, just 'cause you keep me believing
I love you lots, despite the odds
You're killing me, Joe
And all these thoughts brought us apart
And that's okay, too
'Cause even in the worst of times
You saw the best of me
And that's why I stay here with you
I left Calabasas, escaped all the ashes
Ran into the dark
And it made me wild, wild, wild at heart
The cameras have flashes, they cause the car crashes
But I'm not a star
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
'Cause, baby, I'm wild at heart
If you love me, you'll love me
'Cause I'm wild at heart
Baby, I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
If they love me, they'll love me
'Cause I'm wild, wild at heart
@anwattz
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@abigailc27
literally
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@vintagegirl2210
Lanas a real angel
@florindl
@@vintagegirl2210 Yeah sister! Lana Rhoades is a real angel
@Isaac-lb2ze
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@galenned
I think what Lana is trying to express here, especially with the use of the How to disappear sample, is that she proved herself wrong. The final lines of How to disappear go “I’m always going to be right here.” She continues the story in this song, describing how she actually came to escape L.A. and the lifestyle that was becoming toxic to her. “Calabasas/cameras flashing.” And now, people will no longer love her for her fame and success “I’m not a star.” Rather, they’ll love her for who she is. “If they love me, they love me because I’m wild at heart.” Just my take.
@keshaalbusaidy2929
Wow interesting take 🤔❤️ thanks for sharing 😊
@jakobyanez7762
yup
@kayogabriel5043
Omfg that true