West Coast – English Lyrics

• By: Lana Del Rey
• Album: Lust for Life

Lyrics & Translation

"West Coast" by Lana Del Rey is a captivating journey into the moody, cinematic soundscapes that define her artistry. Its unique tempo shifts and rich lyrical imagery offer an immersive experience into English vocabulary and expression, particularly around themes of love, longing, and American cultural references. Discover how Lana Del Rey weaves a compelling narrative through breathy vocals and bluesy guitars, making this song a perfect listen for those looking to deepen their understanding of modern English through music.

[English]

(waves rushing)

(funky pulsating music)

(funky pulsating music crescendos)

♪ 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 falling hard, I push away ♪

♪ I'm feelin' hot to the touch ♪

♪ You say you miss me and I wanna say I miss you so much ♪

♪ But something keeps me really quiet, I'm alive, I'm a lush ♪

♪ Your love, your love, my 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 swaying ♪

♪ He's crazy y cubano como yo, la-la ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Mic-check ♪

♪ One, two ♪

♪ Two, two ♪

♪ Get it, girl ♪

♪ Down on the West coast, they got their icons ♪

♪ Their silver starlets, their Queens of Saigons ♪

♪ 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 '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 hotter than fire ♪

♪ I guess that no one ever ♪

♪ Really made me feel that much higher ♪

♪ Te deseo, carino, boy, it's you I desire ♪

♪ Your love, your love, my love ♪

♪ I can see my baby swinging ♪

♪ 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 swaying ♪

♪ He's crazy y cubano como yo, la-la ♪

♪ On the balcony and I'm saying ♪

♪ Move, baby, move, baby, I'm in love ♪

♪ I can see my baby swinging ♪

♪ 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 swaying ♪

♪ He's crazy y cubano como yo, la-la ♪

♪ On the balcony and I'm saying ♪

♪ Move, baby, move, baby, I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or physical sensation
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - organized sound that is pleasant or meaningful
love /lʌv/ A2	noun, verb - a deep affection or passion; to feel deep affection for someone
fire /faɪər/ B2	noun, verb - combustion producing heat and light; to shoot weapon
balcony /ˈbælkəni/ B2	noun - a platform projecting from the wall of a building, with a railing
happen /ˈhæp.ən/ B1	verb - to occur or take place
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to move downward
feeling /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of facts or information
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
sway /sweɪ/ B2	verb - to move slowly from side to side
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to retain or maintain
push /pʊʃ/ B1	verb - to exert force to move something away