West Coast
Lana Del Rey (By JocheAk47) Lyrics


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Down on the West Coast they got a sayin'
"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

You're flyin' high at push on, I'm feelin' hot to the touch
You say you miss me, and I say I miss you so much
But something keeps me really quiet, I'm alive I'm a lush
Your love, your love, our love

I can see my baby swingin'
His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up
On the balcony and I'm singing
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby, I'm in love
I can see my sweet boy swayin'
He's crazy y Cubano como yo lala
On the balcony and I'm saying
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love
I'm in love (I'm in love)
I'm in love (I'm in love)

Down on the West Coast, they got their icons
Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigon
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?

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, our love

I can see my baby swingin'
His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up
On the balcony and I'm singing
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby, I'm in love
I can see my sweet boy swayin'
He's crazy y Cubano como yo lala
On the balcony and I'm saying
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love

I can see my baby swingin'
His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up
On the balcony and I'm singing
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby, I'm in love
I can see my sweet boy swayin'
He's crazy y Cubano como yo lala
On the balcony and I'm saying
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love




I'm in love
I'm in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "West Coast" by Lana Del Rey exude a sense of escape and freedom. The song seems to be about the allure of the West Coast lifestyle and the feeling of being on the verge of something great. The opening lines, "Down on the West Coast they got a sayin'/ 'If you're not drinkin' then you're not playin'" set the tone for the carefree vibe of the song. The singer then reflects on a relationship that seems to be on the rocks as she contemplates leaving for the West Coast. She describes the intoxicating feeling of being with her lover, but also alludes to something that is holding her back.


The chorus features the singer singing about her love for her partner, who is described as "flyin' high" and "crazy y Cubano como yo" (crazy and Cuban like me). The singer is enamored by their lover's energy and passion, but also seems to be struggling with the intensity of the relationship. The repetition of the lines "I'm in love" highlights the singer's overwhelming feelings for her partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Down on the West Coast they got a sayin'
In the West Coast, people have a common phrase they use.


"If you're not drinkin' then you're not playin'
Drinking is seen as an essential part of having a good time in the West Coast.


But you've got the music, you've got the music In you, don't you?
Music is a vital aspect of the West Coast lifestyle, and you are someone who loves it, isn't that right?


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 get a sense of endless possibilities in the West Coast, and that's why I feel like leaving you, for now. You, Boy Blue, are the one I'll be leaving behind for the moment.


You're flyin' high at push on, I'm feelin' hot to the touch
You're soaring at full throttle, while I'm feeling intense emotions.


You say you miss me, and I say I miss you so much
You express your longing for me, and I reciprocate those same feelings to an even greater extent.


But something keeps me really quiet, I'm alive I'm a lush
Something keeps me silent, but I'm alive and indulgent in my feelings and experiences.


Your love, your love, our love
The love between us is all-encompassing and intoxicating.


I can see my baby swingin' His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up On the balcony and I'm singing Ooh, baby, ooh, baby, I'm in love
I envision my lover dancing passionately with his cigarette and hands in the air, while I sing with delight from the balcony, overwhelmed with love.


I can see my sweet boy swayin' He's crazy y Cubano como yo lala On the balcony and I'm saying Move baby, move baby, I'm in love
I observe my beloved swaying and moving exuberantly, a fellow crazy and Cuban like me, and I intrude with my vocalizations to express my love.


Down on the West Coast, they got their icons Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigon And you've got the music, you've got the music In you, don't you?
The West Coast has its famous figures in the entertainment industry, but you have something even greater within you, your love for music, right?


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?
Film, music icons, and being associated with rock and roll is greatly appreciated and embraced by West Coast culture, but you embody the powerful and impactful force of music, don't you?


You push it hard, I pull away, I'm feeling hotter than fire
You approach me with great force, while I resist it, feeling intense heat and passion.


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, our love
Perhaps, nobody has ever made me feel this ecstatically and blissfully, but you, my dear, are the one I long for the most. Your love, our love, is what we cherish the most.


I'm in love
I'm fully and completely in love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, RICK NOWELS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@leoromaao

This is one of the most intelligents videos I've ever seen from an artist. I love analysing videos like that, and Lana certainly nailed it... I personally see herself shared in 2 Lana's: The one that follows love and the one that follows power. 

When she starts singing until the chorus, it looks like the "happy lana", having fun in simple places with the man she loves. 

When it hits the chorus, you see her smoking cigarretes with this old guy she clearly doesn't love. You see the changes in her voice. She sings beautifully, but she seems sorrow, unhappy, sad. And when the chorus ends, she comes back to be the happy lana. 

By the end of the song, she is consumed by fire. It is like she chose to lose her soul to the unhappy Lana, who's losing herself to the fires, and while that happens, her soul dances among power and her pride. Like she's not regretted.

It's BRILLIANT. If you read this, pleaaaaaaaase watch the video with that in mind and comment here what you think!

I had to get high on weed to understand that. Lana is a Genius!!!!!!!



All comments from YouTube:

@ameliepoulain1598

THE SLOW PART WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE THING IN THIS WORLD

@chouchan8192

And that weird sound at the end though -

@starlinggilrivas5395

it's like a motherfucking drug

@Superwhyville

+amélie poulain YEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@DainTheDarkness

+amélie poulain YES

@niallragnarsson

+amélie poulain I will always LIVE for that part, feels like time slows down and a trip sets in and you just feel great

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@tiff42069

imagine in 30 years when this song is considered vintage, that'll be wild

@NOPANCAKESONMONDAYS

tiff :/ omg fr Im scared

@StefiSandra

I think it's already considered that. At least i do

@brandonthomas7059

tiff :/ ewww we will all be old and gross in 30 years. Lol

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