West Coast
Vanic Lyrics
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"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're feelin' hot at the show, I'm feelin' hot to the touch
You say you'll miss me the most, I say I'll miss you so much
Something keeps me real cold, I'm alive I'm a-lush
Your love, your love, your 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 my love
On the balcony and I'm saying
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love
Down on the West Coast, they got their icons
Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigon
But 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 dozen, Rock n' 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 hot and on fire
I guess that no one ever really made me feel that much higher
They say you got it all, boy it's you I desire
Your love, your love, your love
The lyrics to Vanic's song West Coast paint a vivid picture of the music scene and culture on the West Coast of the United States. The song begins with a saying that is often heard in this region - "If you're not drinkin', then you're not playin'". It sets the tone for a carefree and wild atmosphere that is associated with the West Coast. But the lyrics also suggest that the music itself can be enough to set the scene, and the singer asserts that "you've got the music in you".
As the song continues, the singer expresses a desire to leave their current situation and head to the West Coast, where anything could happen. They mention a specific person - "Boy Blue" - and suggest that they'll miss each other when they're apart. The song takes on a more sensual tone as it describes how both the singer and Boy Blue are feeling "hot" and "alive" thanks to the music they're experiencing. The chorus reinforces this, with the repeated refrain of "Your love, your love, your love".
The second half of the song continues to paint a picture of West Coast culture, mentioning icons and silver starlets as well as golden dozen Rock n' Roll groupies. But throughout it all, the song suggests that the music is what really matters - both in terms of the experience of the musicians and the listeners. The song ends with the singer once again repeating the refrain of "Your love, your love, your love", suggesting that the music and the passion it engenders is what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Down on the West Coast, they got a sayin'
The West Coast has a popular phrase that goes like, 'you're not having fun unless you're drinking.'
If you're not drinkin', then you're not playin'
The phrase suggests that drinking is an important part of having fun on the West Coast.
But you've got the music
The singer acknowledges that music is what they have on the West Coast.
You've got the music in you, don't you?
The singer asks if the listener also feels that they have music in them.
Down on the West Coast, I get this feeling like
When on the West Coast, the singer gets a sense that anything is possible.
It all could happen that's why I'm leaving
The feeling of hope and possibility is why the singer plans on leaving.
You for the moment
The singer is leaving their significant other behind, temporarily.
You for the moment, Boy Blue, yeah you
The singer addresses their partner as Boy Blue.
You're feelin' hot at the show, I'm feelin' hot to the touch
The partner might be enjoying the performance, while the singer is feeling attracted to them.
You say you'll miss me the most, I say I'll miss you so much
Both partners expresses that they'll miss each other deeply.
Something keeps me real cold, I'm alive I'm a-lush
The singer feels a sense of excitement, yet they're experiencing a cold sensation.
Your love, your love, your love
The source of the singer's excitement might be their partner's love.
I can see my baby swingin'
The singer can visualize their partner dancing.
His Parliament's on fire and his hands are up
The partner is animated and passionate during their dancing.
On the balcony and I'm singing
The singer is also present on the balcony, and they sing about their love.
Ooh baby, Ooh baby, I'm in love
The singer repeats an expression of love for their partner.
I can see my sweet boy swayin'
The singer again visualizes their partner dancing.
He's crazy y Cubano como yo my love
The partner is Cuban like the singer, and they share an affinity for wild behavior.
On the balcony and I'm saying
The singer is still on the balcony with their partner.
Move baby, move baby, I'm in love
The singer is entranced with their partner's dancing and reaffirms their love.
Down on the West Coast, they got their icons
The West Coast also has its famous and influential individuals.
Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigon
These famous individuals include movie stars and celebrities.
But you've got the music
While others have fame, the singer still has their music.
Down on the West Coast, they love their movies
The West Coast also has a deep appreciation for movies.
Their golden dozen, Rock n' Roll groupies
The people who love movies also enjoy groupies who follow Rock n' Roll bands.
And you've got the music
Despite the above diversions, the singer appreciates the music in their own right.
You've got the music in you, don't you?
The singer reiterates that the listener also has music in them.
You push it hard I pull away, I'm feeling hot and on fire
The partner might be making an effort to pursue the singer, who feels a strong attraction towards them.
I guess that no one ever really made me feel that much higher
The heightened feelings the singer experiences with their partner surpass anyone else they've met.
They say you got it all, boy it's you I desire
The singer thinks highly of their partner and finds them desirable.
Your love, your love, your love
Once again, the source of the singer's excitement could be their partner's love.
Contributed by Kylie S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lingerie
Vanic is amazing,completely underrated...He/She should make more songs!
iGot AZombieArmy
He.
Devansh Keswani
Lingerie *****
Gabriela Villarroel
Esta genial el remix, amo esta canción, aparte que en el video Lana se ve mucho mas natural, sin tanto maquillaje ni peinados, uno de sus mejores temas junto con Ride !
Gui Smith
Question: why hasn't Vanic made more remixes of Lana del Rey songs? He seems to be one of a very select few who seem to be able to make good sounding, original remixes of her songs.
Chris M
BEST remix of west coast, and i've listened to many remixes. this one is my favorite.
Janée Love
***** same
Leandro Egea
+Chris M Camo & Krooked and this
Tino Beatbox
This is honestly my most favorite remix by vanic. it makes me wanna cry and dominate the earth
Gabriella liker suppe
+Tino but all of vanics songs are amazing though