Lust For Life
Lana Del Rey ft The Weeknd Lyrics
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In these stolen moments
The world is mine
There's nobody here, just us together
Keepin' me hot like July forever
'Cause we're the masters of our own fate
We're the captains of our own souls
'Cause boy we're gold, boy we're gold
And I was like
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all of your clothes
They say only the good die young
That just ain't right
'Cause we're having too much fun
Too much fun tonight, yeah
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Then, we dance on the H of the Hollywood sign, yeah
'Til we run out of breath, gotta dance 'til we die
My boyfriend's back
And he's cooler than ever
There's no more night, blue skies forever
'Cause we're the masters of our own fate
We're the captains of our own souls
So there's no need for us to hesitate
We're all alone, let's take control
And I was like
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all of your clothes
They say only the good die young
That just ain't right
'Cause we're having too much fun
Too much fun tonight, yeah
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
My boyfriend's back
And he's cooler than ever
There's no more night, blue skies forever
I told you twice in our love letter
There's no stopping now, green lights forever
And I was like
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all your clothes
Take off, take off
Take off all of your clothes
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
The song "Lust for Life" by Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd is a celebration of life, love, and freedom. The first verse describes the two lovers climbing up the Hollywood sign, stealing a moment together. The world seems to belong to them, and they are caught up in their desire for each other, which is depicted as a heat that lasts forever. The chorus suggests that their lust for life is what keeps them going, and despite any obstacles, they will always be together, alive and in love.
The second verse expands on the lovers' view of life: they are the masters of their own fate, captains of their own souls. They have no need to hesitate because they are in control. Again, the chorus emphasizes their lust for life, which keeps them alive, and this time it also suggests that they dance until they die. The bridge adds a bit of nostalgia for old times: the boyfriend is back, cooler than ever, and the blue skies will last forever. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, declaring that their lust for life keeps them alive forever.
Overall, the song conveys a message of optimism, freedom, and passion for life. The lovers are portrayed as rebels, willing to take risks and experience life to the fullest. The chorus's emphasis on the repeated phrase, "And a lust for life," reinforces the idea that this lust is what gives us the motivation, courage, and joy to keep going, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Climb up the H of the Hollywood sign, yeah
We're starting from the top and climbing higher
In these stolen moments
We're taking time for ourselves
The world is mine
We're in control and living our best lives
There's nobody here, just us together
We're enjoying each other's company and nothing else matters
Keepin' me hot like July forever
Our passion for each other is never-ending
'Cause we're the masters of our own fate
We control our own destiny
We're the captains of our own souls
We are responsible for our own happiness
There's no way for us to come away
We're not going to settle for less
'Cause boy we're gold, boy we're gold
We're amazing and valuable
And I was like
I was thinking
Take off, take off
Let's strip down
They say only the good die young
Living fast could lead to an early death
That just ain't right
But we refuse to let that dictate our choices
'Cause we're having too much fun
We're not going to let fear control us
Too much fun tonight, yeah
We're living in the moment and not worrying about the future
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
We have an insatiable desire to live life to the fullest
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
That desire gives us purpose and makes us feel alive
Then, we dance on the H of the Hollywood sign, yeah
We're celebrating our success and happiness
'Til we run out of breath, gotta dance 'til we die
We're making the most of every moment and not taking anything for granted
My boyfriend's back
My partner is here with me
And he's cooler than ever
And he's even better than before
There's no more night, blue skies forever
Our future is bright and full of possibilities
So there's no need for us to hesitate
We're confident in ourselves and our decisions
We're all alone, let's take control
We're independent and capable of making our own choices
I told you twice in our love letter
I expressed my feelings clearly and honestly
There's no stopping now, green lights forever
We have momentum and everything is going our way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Nowels, Elizabeth Grant, Abel Tesfaye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Lana Del Rey]
Climb up the H of the Hollywood sign (Yeah)
In these stolen moments, the world is mine (Doo-wop, doo-wop)
There's nobody here, just us together (Sha-doop, sha-doop)
Keepin' me hot like July forever
[Pre-Chorus: Lana Del Rey]
'Cause we're the masters of our own fate
We're the captains of our own souls
There's no way for us to come late
'Cause, boy, we're gold, boy, we're gold
And I was like
[Chorus: Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd]
Take off, take off, take off all your clothes
Take off, take off, take off all your clothes
Take off, take off, take off all of your clothes
They say only the good die young
That just ain't right
'Cause we're having too much fun
Too much fun tonight (Yeah)
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
[Verse 2: Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd]
(Then) We dance on the H of the Hollywood sign (Yeah)
'Til we run out of breath, gotta dance 'til we die (Doo-wop, doo-wop)
My boyfriend's back and he's cooler than ever (Sha-doop, sha-doop)
[Pre-Chorus: Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd, Both]
There's no more night, blue skies forever
'Cause we're the masters of our own fate
We're the captains of our own souls
So there's no need for us to hesitate
We're all alone, let's take control
And I was like
[Chorus: The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey]
Take off, take off, take off all your clothes
Take off, take off, take off all your clothes
Take off, take off, take off all of your clothes
They say only the good die young
That just ain't right
'Cause we're havin' too much fun
Too much fun tonight (Yeah)
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive (Oh)
[Bridge: Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd, Both]
My boyfriend's back and he's cooler than ever
There's no more night, blue skies forever
I told you twice in our love letter
There's no stopping now, green lights forever
And I was like
[Chorus: Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd]
Take off, take off, take off all your clothes
Take off, take off, take off all your clothes
Take off, take off, take off all of your clothes
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
And a lust for life, and a lust for life
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive
Keeps us alive, keeps us alive (Oh)
@latiarastewart7826
this collaboration was a masterpiece.
@ashwind6604
But underrated 🥺
@mzjodythemusicguru7582
Literally my 2 favorite artists. I was in heaven whwn they did this collaboration. I ADORE 😍😍😍😍
@theintrosproject8598
Always and forever
@chrissan2044
Masterpiece is the most overused and abused word
@pointlesslylukesplainingpo1200
Its ok... wouldnt call it a masterpiece tho
@dreamingofvenus
The Weeknd’s voice and Lana’s voice together is absolute harmony. Especially with these notes.
@AngelAguilar-dc8pi
Ikr The Weeknd’s voice sounds like a key from a keyboard perfection
@lovinmykids1000
I wish they would get together
@htesfaye9521
@@lovinmykids1000 right? i've been thinking about this for yearss