The chorus reveals that the protagonist is willing to do anything to be with her lover, even if it means leaving her current life behind and heading to Nevada with him on his black motorcycle. The image of a '50s baby doll dress implies that she is willing to play the role of a submissive, feminine figure for her "daddy". The lyrics "You call me your mama" suggest a power dynamic in which the protagonist is taking on a nurturing role towards her lover, which further emphasizes the dangerous nature of their relationship.
The bridge suggests that the protagonist sees her lover as a way to escape her current reality and enter a euphoric state of being - "Hello, heaven, you are a tunnel lined with yellow lights on a dark night".
Overall, the song portrays a desperate, yet blissful romance that is bordering on addiction and self-destruction.
It is the seventh track of Lana Del Rey's third EP, Paradise.
Yayo
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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I like the Ivy and the
Ink blue, yayo, yeah you, yayo
You have to take me right now
From this dark trailer park
Life now, yayo, how now, yayo
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger,
Let me put on a show
I need you like
A baby when I hold you
Like a drug
Like I told you
Yayo, yes you, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger
Let me put on a show
Hello Heaven
You are a tunnel lined with yellow lights
On a dark night (Dark night)
Yayo, yes you, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger
Let me put on a show
The lyrics of the song Yayo by Lana Del Rey are characterized by the recurring theme of escaping reality through drugs and an adventurous relationship. In the first verse, she admires the tattoo of a snake on her lover's body, implying that she is attracted to danger and thrill. She also mentions the Ivy and Ink Blue, which can also be associated with the idea of something intoxicating or seductive. Del Rey then expresses her desire to leave the life she is currently living in a dark trailer park and escape with her lover. The repetition of the word 'Yayo' throughout the verse suggests that this might be a reference to cocaine or another drug, which serves as a form of escapism.
In the second verse, Del Rey asks her lover to take her on a trip to Nevada on his motorcycle. She wears a funky 50s-style baby doll dress for the occasion, which represents a form of role-playing in their relationship. Del Rey seems to love the idea of performing for her lover, calling him "daddy" and "tiger", suggesting that she is playing the role of a seductress, which is also emphasized through the repetition of "Let me put on a show for you". The last verse portrays Del Rey's longing to escape from reality and dwell in a dreamlike state of heaven, again using the imagery of light representing hope and salvation, while repeating her desire for the drug Yayo.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the snake on your tattoo
I am attracted to the bad boy image you project with your snake tattoo
I like the Ivy and the Ink blue, yayo, yeah you, yayo
I am drawn to the rebelliousness and danger that you represent, accompanied by the drugs (yayo) we take together
You have to take me right now
I urgently need you to take me away from my current situation, with the implication of sexual desire
From this dark trailer park Life now, yayo, how now, yayo
I am trapped in a depressing, hopeless life and need the escape and euphoria provided by the drugs (yayo)
Put me onto your black motorcycle
I want to be a part of your dangerous life and ride with you on your motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do'
I desire the classic 1950s look, characterized by innocence and femininity, for when I marry you
It only takes two hours to Nevada
We can easily run away to Nevada and start a new life together
I wear your sparkle
I wear your jewelry as a symbol of your possession over me
You call me your mama
You are sexually attracted to me in a motherly way and want me to take care of you
Let me put on a show for you daddy
I want to perform sexually for you
Let me put on a show
I want to be the center of attention and entertain you
Hello Heaven, You are a tunnel lined with yellow lights On a dark night (Dark night)
My euphoric state on drugs (yayo) is like a pathway to heaven, where everything seems brighter and exciting. It is the only way to escape the darkness of my reality
I need you like A baby when I hold you Like a drug Like I told you Yayo, yes you, yayo
I am dependent on you both physically and emotionally, both as a source of comfort and as a drug that gives me pleasure (yayo)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SimonVerlinden
The story of her life is so sad, chaotic, a lot of bad and
good things combined, but yet so intriguing.
All those years she spend being a teen alcohol addict.
The rehab, boarding schools, working and
preforming in local bars in Williamsburg, NY
She used to live in a trailer park, and had so much to deal with.
Record labels who just rejected her and threw her out.
Honestly, I couldn't live through everything she had to.
She is the one of the strongest women that I know of.
And this song just reminds me of all she had to go through.
Back in the days of Lizzy Grant AKA Lana Del Ray (late 2000's)
Lana, you've come so far in life
and even though I don't know you personally,
I am so proud of you.
Thank you for inspiring me and millions of people to be who
they want to be and not anyone else.
Thanks for making me happy and helping me through your music.
I love you
@_basstord
LYRICS:
I like the snake on your tattoo
I like the Ivy and the
Ink blue, yayo, yeah you, yayo
You have to take me right now
From this dark trailer park
Life now, yayo, how now, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger,
Let me put on a show
I need you like
A baby when I hold you
Like a drug
Like I told you
Yayo, yes you, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger
Let me put on a show
Hello Heaven
You are a tunnel lined with yellow lights
On a dark night (Dark night)
Yayo, yes you, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger
Let me put on a show
@sage6199
I like the snake on your tattoo
I like the Ivy and the
Ink blue, yayo, yeah you, yayo
You have to take me right now
From this dark trailer park
Life now, yayo, how now, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger,
Let me put on a show
I need you like
A baby when I hold you
Like a drug
Like I told you
Yayo, yes you, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger
Let me put on a show
Hello Heaven
You are a tunnel lined with yellow lights
On a dark night (Dark night)
Yayo, yes you, yayo
Put me onto your black motorcycle
Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do"
It only takes two hours to Nevada
I wear your sparkle
You call me your mama
Let me put on a show for you daddy
Let me put on a show
Let me put on a show for you tiger
Let me put on a show
@Deelynnex
I swear Lana is the only girl who can call guys "daddy" and not make me cringe
@anagyebi2235
true
@kirkandrew8054
O trust me I agree 100%. Her music has me feeling like I need daddy
@emmaspokes2757
samee honestly
@Americassweethearts
Kirk Moncrief biggest mood
@norax1327
factssss
@yourgirlriver4405
'LET ME PUT ON A SHOW FOR YOU DADDY' is the line that makes this song just so great.
@YourPainting1
RivzMedia and really awkward to listen to with your dad in the room 😳
@evangelineencarnacion1781
Every line but yes def I love it
@kub2039
RivzMedia that was also the only line I managed to understand the first time I listened to this song.