Big Bad Wolf
Lanadel Rey Lyrics


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I told you not to go into the woods,
I told you that he wasn't any good.
I told you not to go into the woods,
I told you that he wasn't any good.

I'll take the wrong path,
I think I'll go a little off track.
And now there's no way back,
You took all the apples that I had.
But I heart you and I wanna be your girl.
I heart you and I know you'll rock my world.

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what you got.
You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up.
(I told you not to go into the woods)

Big, bad, naughty rock star
Your claws are shining bright in the dark.
Lifting up my little red skirt,
I know you'll leave me here in the dirt.
But I heart you, and I wanna be your girl
I heart you, so come back and rock my world!

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what you got.
You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up.
(I told you not to go into the woods)

Life is like, like a little game,
That we like to play, just for fun, just for fun
Yeah, we take nothing seriously, nothing's wrong, make me run, all night long.
Hide and seek is how you play with me,
Oh, you're tempting me, just for fun, just for fun.
I hear you calling me over city streets, through the trees, mess with me, then you'll leave.
Oh, be still my heart, escaping in your cherry red car.

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what YOU got.
You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what YOU got.




You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up

Overall Meaning

In "Big Bad Wolf," Lana Del Rey paints a picture of a young girl being lured into the dark and dangerous woods by a seductive rock star who she can't resist. The lyrics are a warning to listeners to stay away from bad influences, but also highlight the pull of fame and the allure of dangerous men. The repeated refrain of "I told you not to go into the woods" suggests a parental or guardian figure who has warned the girl about the dangers of making the wrong choices, but she chooses to follow her desires anyway.


The lines "Big, bad, naughty rock star, your claws are shining bright in the dark/Lifting up my little red skirt, I know you'll leave me here in the dirt" echo the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood, where the young girl is also lured by a wolf in the woods. However, in Del Rey's version, the wolf is a rock star who uses his power and sex appeal to manipulate and control his prey. The girl is aware of his intentions but cannot resist his magnetic energy, which she sees as a source of excitement and danger.


In the final verse, Del Rey shifts the focus from the dangerous rock star to the game of life, calling it a little game that we play just for fun. This suggests that the girl is aware of the danger and is choosing to engage in it because she finds it thrilling. The lyrics thus paint a picture of a young girl testing the boundaries of her own desires and risking her safety for the sake of living on the edge.


Line by Line Meaning

I told you not to go into the woods,
I warned you not to go into the unknown and potentially dangerous path in life.


I told you that he wasn't any good.
I warned you that the person you are interested in is not trustworthy and may cause you harm.


I'll take the wrong path,
I'm willing to take risks and explore unconventional paths in life.


I think I'll go a little off track.
I'm considering deviating from the norm and pursuing a non-traditional lifestyle.


And now there's no way back,
I've made a decision and there's no turning back from the consequences that may follow.


You took all the apples that I had.
You have taken advantage of me and my resources, leaving me with nothing.


But I heart you and I wanna be your girl.
Despite your flaws, I still have feelings for you and want to be in a committed relationship with you.


Your claws are shining bright in the dark.
Your darker side is very evident and you are not afraid to show it.


Lifting up my little red skirt,
You are violating my boundaries and disrespecting me in a sexual way.


I know you'll leave me here in the dirt.
I know you will hurt me and leave me feeling used and degraded.


Life is like, like a little game,
Life can be seen as a fun and exciting challenge.


That we like to play, just for fun, just for fun.
We enjoy exploring life without taking everything too seriously.


Yeah, we take nothing seriously,
We have a carefree attitude towards life and don't let things get us down.


nothing's wrong, make me run, all night long.
We don't acknowledge the problems in our lives and would rather run away from them than confront them.


Hide and seek is how you play with me,
You enjoy playing games with me and teasing me with your affections.


Oh, you're tempting me, just for fun, just for fun.
You are leading me on without any intention of actually committing to a serious relationship.


I hear you calling me over city streets, through the trees, mess with me, then you'll leave.
You lure me in with promises of excitement and adventure, but you will ultimately abandon me once the thrill is gone.


Oh, be still my heart, escaping in your cherry red car.
I am captivated by your charm and reckless lifestyle and am drawn towards you despite the danger.


You know that I want what YOU got.
You possess something that I am attracted to and desire to have.


Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up.
I am willing to risk everything and give in to my desires, even if it will potentially harm me in the end.




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@waistdeepinicywaves

@@agentstanley29 you’re points are so stupid. I don’t say that about a person but that’s just what it is with you.

First of all, she “stuck her tongue out” more than twice in the arcadia performance and they were all when she was pronouncing the letter L. Hmmm, almost as if that’s how she might pronounce her Ls 🤔.

And white dress? Cmooon. She literally is MEANT to sound immature and 19. Just listen to the lyrics… Burning Desire only “sounds more mature” cause her voice is deeper in that song. The lyrics are waaaayyyyyy more “money, cash, lust, and drugs” than white dress.

Generally the way lana chose her lyrics and what she sang about from NFR onwards was way more matured and adult than BTD and UV.

Lastly, you got “This Is What Makes Us Girls” and “Hope Is a Dangerous Thing”. The latter is evidently more mature than the former…



@ibtissambety3735

I told you not to go into the woods,
I told you that he wasn't any good.
I told you not to go into the woods,
I told you that he wasn't any good.

I'll take the wrong path,
I think I'll go a little off track.
And now there's no way back,
You took all the apples that I had.
But I heart you and I wanna be your girl.
I heart you and I know you'll rock my world.

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what you got.
You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up.
(I told you not to go into the woods)

Big, bad, naughty rock star
Your claws are shining bright in the dark.
Lifting up my little red skirt,
I know you'll leave me here in the dirt.
But I heart you, and I wanna be your girl
I heart you, so come back and rock my world!

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what you got.
You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up.
(I told you not to go into the woods)

Life is like, like a little game,
That we like to play, just for fun, just for fun
Yeah, we take nothing seriously, nothing's wrong, make me run, all night long.
Hide and seek is how you play with me,
Oh, you're tempting me, just for fun, just for fun.
I hear you calling me over city streets, through the trees, mess with me, then you'll leave.
Oh, be still my heart, escaping in your cherry red car.

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what YOU got.
You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up

'Cause you rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
You know that I want what YOU got.
You rock, rock, rock, rock, rock
Big bad wolf come on and eat me up, up, up



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@machizmo77

Lana Del Rey always serenades voice that is mesmerizing.

@incementi

gosh she's so perfect

@medsbeds3108

I'm sick of her not releasing any of her old songs...

@Frkhoneyy

Me

@JeffreyDahhmer

don’t be sick of her. what did she even do? you’re so rude..

@meowwwwkittyyyy

She might not like them. Get over it

@lorelladelrey

I’m sick of her team blocking themmmmm

@waitaseq8833

This lyrically a masterpiece

@marzd5215

She is such a siren. Delicious.

@sxphiexoxo.444

I keep coming back to this song i love it

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