West Coast
Lana Del Rey
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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
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Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Rick Nowels
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"West Coast" by Lana Del Rey was released on April 14, 2014, as the lead single for her second studio album "Ultraviolence."
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Album Performance"Ultraviolence" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, with "West Coast" being a significant contributor to its success.
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Genre ClassificationThe song carries elements of psychedelic rock, surf rock, and pop.
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Songwriting CreditsLana Del Rey and her longtime collaborator, Rick Nowels, are credited with writing "West Coast."
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Production CreditsThe track was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, which was a departure from the more polished production style of her debut album, "Born to Die."
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Chart Performance"West Coast" debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Del Rey's highest debut on the chart at the time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "West Coast" was directed by Vincent Haycock and has elements of film noir and California culture, reflecting the song's lyrics and production.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received critical acclaim for its different sound and mature lyrics compared to her previous work and has been viewed by some critics as one of the high points of her career.
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ArtworkThe single's cover art, shot by Neil Krug, presents Del Rey on a beach in a simple white T-shirt, further enhancing the West Coast vibe of the song.
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Festival PerformanceThe song was first performed at the 2014 Coachella music festival, where Del Rey sang a part of it a cappella.
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Song MeaningThe song is often seen as Lana Del Rey's ode to her adopted state, California; it tells the story of a love affair with an older man and her conflicts between her love life and career.
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InfluenceDue to its popularity and critical acclaim, "West Coast" has had significant influence on Lana Del Rey's later work, leading her to explore more complex and darker themes in her music.
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