West Coast 45,795 Posted October 14, 2020 On 5/1/2020 at 12:46 PM, HydroponicWeeds said: This is still one of the many peaks of her career. I hope we get a return to this sound on the next album Listening to 'West Coast' makes me realize how grand Lana was during her first three albums. There was so much intensity back then. I honestly hope she has more of that in store. Β Β 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Coast 45,795 Posted October 14, 2020 Also, where have you guys been? People have been drawing comparisons between 'West Coast' and 'Edge of Seventeen' (as well as 'And I Love Her' and 'Kill Bill') since like 2014.Β 'West Coast' isΒ thatΒ song.Β 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rorman Nockwell 56,714 Posted October 14, 2020 3 hours ago, MAX DEL REY said: Also, where have you guys been? People have been drawing comparisons between 'West Coast' and 'Edge of Seventeen'Β since like 2014.Β Care to share what those are, in your opinion, to add to the discussion? 2 Quote ur legit gonna look the same stop buying oil of Olay face cream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Coast 45,795 Posted October 14, 2020 1 hour ago, RormanNockwell said: Care to share what those are, in your opinion, to add to the discussion? Sure! IΒ just rememberΒ reading a couple of articles/reviews of 'West Coast' (or in certain cases 'Ultraviolence') back in April of 2014 (and subsequently June of 2014)Β drawing comparisons between Lana's songΒ and Stevie's; the "ooh baby, ooh baby" 1, 2, there was also a French Canadian articleΒ (in 'La Presse') that mentioned that comparison as well, but I can't seem to find it. AlsoΒ mentioningΒ that the guitar riff sounded similar to the one at the beginning the Beatles' song 'And I Love Her'. Or that the siren that comes in during the last part of the song sounded similar to the one found in bothΒ 'Kill Bill' movies soundtracks.Β Not sure if all of those were intentional on Lana and Dan's part, but I like to think they were. I find that they add even more layers to the song.Β 'West Coast' is a masterpiece of a song! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
americangothic 1,691 Posted November 12, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 6:09 PM, MAX DEL REY said: Sure! IΒ just rememberΒ reading a couple of articles/reviews of 'West Coast' (or in certain cases 'Ultraviolence') back in April of 2014 (and subsequently June of 2014)Β drawing comparisons between Lana's songΒ and Stevie's; the "ooh baby, ooh baby" 1, 2, there was also a French Canadian articleΒ (in 'La Presse') that mentioned that comparison as well, but I can't seem to find it. AlsoΒ mentioningΒ that the guitar riff sounded similar to the one at the beginning the Beatles' song 'And I Love Her'. Or that the siren that comes in during the last part of the song sounded similar to the one found in bothΒ 'Kill Bill' movies soundtracks.Β Not sure if all of those were intentional on Lana and Dan's part, but I like to think they were. I find that they add even more layers to the song.Β 'West Coast' is a masterpiece of a song! Random fact, but that siren-like sound at the end is known as the 'G-Funk' West Coast synth sound; prominent in the late 80's and early 90's hip hop movement (songs like "Gin and Juice" by Snoop Dogg, "Nothing But A G Thang" by Dr. Dre, among several other hip hop songs). It was a big thing back in the day. I'm pretty sure it was added as a nod/homage to that. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeybadger 40,620 Posted March 30, 2021 this has definitely been discussed at length.... but maybe it's "he's crazy y cubano como yo la-la" because she's saying "like i sing" Β just trying to pretend she didn't randomly throw in "la la" andΒ also trying to convince myselfΒ it's "he's crazy y cubano como yo la-love" as inΒ like i love i guess even though she rhymes it with love so that wouldn't really make sense... also i haven't spoken spanish in over a year so even the simplest translation might be off. anywayz 2 Quote Β Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeybadger 40,620 Posted March 30, 2021 Just now, Aphrodite said: she says "He's crazy y cubano como yo, la-la" !Β https://youtu.be/oKxuiw3iMBE Β she posted the lyrics in the description Β Β i saw that! maybe it's time to declare she printed the wrong lyrics againΒ Β i still love the line honestly so nbd i just want to know exactly what she meant 2 Quote Β Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteHydrangea 4,216 Posted June 7, 2021 I've loved this song big time when it came out, and I've been diving on it ramdonly every now and then for theseΒ couple of months, and don'tΒ if it'sΒ just because I'm older now but Β Does anybody else get the imagery that Lana's/you'reΒ talking about getting fucked in the balcony during the chorus? Β Move baby, move baby, I'm in love 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadly Nightshade 12,852 Posted June 7, 2021 ANOTHER MASTERPIECE , AN OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCE,Β Β A CAREER HIGHLIGHT. It has been on repeat since 2014 and it still sounds so fresh .Β 4 Quote Β πππ πππππππππππ πππ πππππππ ππππ ππππ ππππππππ πππ£π π±ππ πππππππππ ππππ ππππππ π’ππ ππππ π πππππ πππππ πππ ππππΒ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palemoonbaby 15,103 Posted June 7, 2021 One of her best songs she ever made 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churchome Rep 3,381 Posted June 7, 2021 This song has the same riff as the opening of βAnd I Love Herβ by the Beatles. Does anybody else hear it too? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadly Nightshade 12,852 Posted June 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, NewportBitch said: This song has the same riff as the opening of βAnd I Love Herβ by the Beatles. Does anybody else hear it too? omg yes !Β Β 1 Quote Β πππ πππππππππππ πππ πππππππ ππππ ππππ ππππππππ πππ£π π±ππ πππππππππ ππππ ππππππ π’ππ ππππ π πππππ πππππ πππ ππππΒ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syrup amour 2,954 Posted May 24, 2022 Theory about lyrics I have a theory about one line in this songs, Iβve heard some talk about it, but never any other theories. In west coasts he sings βHeβs crazy yΒ Cubano como yo, I loveβ which translates from Spanish to English means βHeβs crazy and Cuban like me.β At first I thought Lana was just playing with words, but then this theory hit me. The origin of her stage name βLana Del Reyβ. She came up with the name when she was hanging out a lot, and speaking SpanishcΒ with herΒ friends from, CubaΒ in Miami. Lana Del Rey is sorta born in Cuba, thatβs how the name was created.Β Β What please share what you think. 3 Quote πππ ππ ππππ ππππππ π πππππππ ππ ππ πππππππ, πππππ πππππ’πππππ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Let the Light In 18,669 Posted May 26, 2022 Her best song ever. I actively search for UV reaction videos on Youtube to see how casual listeners react to the tempo changeΒ and everybody is floored by it. 6 Quote I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sick of it Β Β Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitelungswhitepalms 10,090 Posted May 26, 2022 31 minutes ago, Thoth said: Her best song ever. I actively search for UV reaction videos on Youtube to see how casual listeners react to the tempo changeΒ and everybody is floored by it. MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Β Β i remember the song being played at Cochealla and it being absolutely everythingΒ Β the drums the layered vocals and the stage presence when artists only needed large screens showing them performing and not the theatrics of todayΒ Β then to release the looped video and people not likingΒ the layered vocals cause you couldnβt understand her smh Β then she releases the video with the updated vocals and fuck it was THAT song from the beginning Β The waa waa guitars, the drum opening, the Spanish, the lyrics, that damn outro Β i like how a user said they missed the intensityΒ Β I kinda see what they mean, I kinda want Lana to remember who the fuck she is and itβs that bitch Β her recentΒ actions have showed me that she is more confident than ever, and sheβs thriving through her renewed love for fashion and her being an absolute baddieΒ Β i love yaΒ West Coast, 2014 was really something else for music FUCK 4 Quote IM STRONGER THANALL MY MEN... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Coast 45,795 Posted May 26, 2022 50 minutes ago, Thoth said: Her best song ever. I actively search for UV reaction videos on Youtube to see how casual listeners react to the tempo changeΒ and everybody is floored by it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted Member 23,728 Posted December 4, 2022 does anyone have a link to the Dan Heath remix in better quality than YT/SoundCloud? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanaisgreat 0 Posted April 30, 2023 On 4/14/2014 at 8:56 PM, readyforheavensgates said: Β Yeah, I hear it too she is saying 'mic check, on two, two two, get it girl' 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
