West Coast
Lana Del Rey & Zhu Lyrics
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Ooh baby baby bae, I love you
I can see my baby swingin'
Ooh baby baby bae, I love you
I can see my baby swingin'
Ooh baby baby bae, I love you
I can see my baby swingin'
"If you're not drinkin' then you're not playin'"
But you've got the music, you've got the music
In you, don't you?
Down on the West Coast, I get this feeling like
It all could happen, that's why I'm leaving
You for the moment, you for the moment
Boy blue, yeah you
I can see my baby swingin'
I can see my baby swingin'
Down on the West Coast, they got their icons
Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigons
And you've got the music, you've got the music
In you, don't you?
Down on the West Coast, they love their movies
Their golden gods and rock and roll groupies
And you've got the music, you've got the music
In you, don't you?
I can see my baby swingin'
I can see my baby swingin'
You push it hard, I pull away, I'm feeling hotter than fire
I guess that no one ever really made me feel that much higher
Te deseo, cariño, boy, it's you I desire
Your love, your love
In "West Coast," Lana Del Rey sings about the dynamic lifestyle of the West Coast, where people love to drink and play music. The song opens with Lana saying "I can see my baby swinging," and she continues to repeat it throughout the song. This is a reference to a carefree and playful attitude that is common in California. She is talking about enjoying life to the fullest, and this is reflected in her love for music and the people of the West Coast.
In the second verse, Lana talks about leaving her lover for the moment, which suggests a transient nature of relationships and the West Coast lifestyle. She sings about iconic people from the coast and their love for movies, golden gods, and rock and roll groupies. It seems like she wants to have a good time and let loose in this place of idols and legends.
The song has a dreamy and nostalgic feel to it that is characteristic of Lana's music. It portrays a carefree and rebel-like attitude that encourages people to live life to the fullest. The West Coast is depicted as a place where people have their own unique sound and culture, and the song talks about the love and appreciation for that culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see my baby swingin'
The singer is imagining her love interest dancing.
Ooh baby baby bae, I love you
Expressing love for her partner.
Down on the West Coast they got a sayin'
The West Coast region is known for having certain cultural customs.
"If you're not drinkin' then you're not playin'"
Partying and drinking is a common activity in the West Coast culture.
But you've got the music, you've got the music
Despite not drinking, the love interest still enjoys music.
In you, don't you?
Asking the love interest if they agree with her observation.
Down on the West Coast, I get this feeling like
The singer feels a certain way when she's in the West Coast region.
It all could happen, that's why I'm leaving
She's leaving her current location for the potential and excitement of the West Coast.
You for the moment, you for the moment
Leaving her love interest temporarily.
Boy blue, yeah you
Referring to her love interest as 'boy blue'.
Down on the West Coast, they got their icons
The West Coast region has their own cultural figures.
Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigons
Referring to the female icons of West Coast culture.
And you've got the music, you've got the music
Despite not being a cultural icon, the love interest still enjoys music.
In you, don't you?
Asking the love interest if they see the same thing.
Down on the West Coast, they love their movies
Movies are a big part of West Coast culture.
Their golden gods and rock and roll groupies
Referring to the male icons of West Coast culture and their groupies.
Your love, your love
The singer expresses desire for her love interest.
You push it hard, I pull away, I'm feeling hotter than fire
The singer and love interest have a push-pull dynamic in their relationship but she's still passionate about him.
I guess that no one ever really made me feel that much higher
She's never felt as passionate or in love with anyone else.
Te deseo, cariño, boy, it's you I desire
Expressing desire for love interest in Spanish.
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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Zhu is just on another level in this genre. That distorted lead at 1:30 ish is such a nice sound, and the whole song has a great atmosphere
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