West Coast

[West Coast 45,790]

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.

 

 

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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. 
'West Coast' is that song. 

[Rorman Nockwell 56,493]

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' since like 2014. 

Care to share what those are, in your opinion, to add to the discussion?

[West Coast 45,790]

1 hour ago, RormanNockwell said:

Care to share what those are, in your opinion, to add to the discussion?

Sure!

I just remember reading a couple of articles/reviews of 'West Coast' (or in certain cases 'Ultraviolence') back in April of 2014 (and subsequently June of 2014) drawing comparisons between Lana's song and Stevie's; the "ooh baby, ooh baby" 1, 2, there was also a French Canadian article (in 'La Presse') that mentioned that comparison as well, but I can't seem to find it. Also mentioning 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 both 'Kill Bill' movies soundtracks. 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. 'West Coast' is a masterpiece of a song!

[americangothic 1,676]

On 10/14/2020 at 6:09 PM, MAX DEL REY said:

Sure!

I just remember reading a couple of articles/reviews of 'West Coast' (or in certain cases 'Ultraviolence') back in April of 2014 (and subsequently June of 2014) drawing comparisons between Lana's song and Stevie's; the "ooh baby, ooh baby" 1, 2, there was also a French Canadian article (in 'La Presse') that mentioned that comparison as well, but I can't seem to find it. Also mentioning 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 both 'Kill Bill' movies soundtracks. 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. '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.

[honeybadger 40,619]

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"

 

just trying to pretend she didn't randomly throw in "la la" and also trying to convince myself it's "he's crazy y cubano como yo la-love" as in 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

[honeybadger 40,619]

Just now, Aphrodite said:

she says "He's crazy y cubano como yo, la-la" ! https://youtu.be/oKxuiw3iMBE

 

she posted the lyrics in the description

 

 

i saw that! maybe it's time to declare she printed the wrong lyrics again  i still love the line honestly so nbd i just want to know exactly what she meant

[WhiteHydrangea 4,215]

I've loved this song big time when it came out, and I've been diving on it ramdonly every now and then for these couple of months, and don't if it's just because I'm older now but

 

Does anybody else get the imagery that Lana's/you're talking about getting fucked in the balcony during the chorus?

 

Move baby, move baby, I'm in love

[Deadly Nightshade 12,802]

ANOTHER MASTERPIECE , AN OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCE,  A CAREER HIGHLIGHT.

It has been on repeat since 2014 and it still sounds so fresh . 

[palemoonbaby 14,997]

One of her best songs she ever made

[Churchome Rep 3,380]

This song has the same riff as the opening of “And I Love Her” by the Beatles. Does anybody else hear it too?

[Deadly Nightshade 12,802]

6 minutes ago, NewportBitch said:

This song has the same riff as the opening of “And I Love Her” by the Beatles. Does anybody else hear it too?

omg yes !  

[syrup amour 2,954]

Theory about lyrics
I have a theory about one line in this songs, I’ve heard some talk about it, but never any other theories. In west coasts he sings “He’s crazy y Cubano como yo, I love” which translates from Spanish to English means “He’s crazy and Cuban like me.” At first I thought Lana was just playing with words, but then this theory hit me. The origin of her stage name “Lana Del Rey”. She came up with the name when she was hanging out a lot, and speaking Spanishc with her friends from, Cuba in Miami. Lana Del Rey is sorta born in Cuba, that’s how the name was created. 
 

What please share what you think.

[Let the Light In 18,569]

Her best song ever. I actively search for UV reaction videos on Youtube to see how casual listeners react to the tempo change and everybody is floored by it.

[whitelungswhitepalms 10,053]

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 change and everybody is floored by it.

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

 

i remember the song being played at Cochealla and it being absolutely everything 

 

the drums the layered vocals and the stage presence when artists only needed large screens showing them performing and not the theatrics of today 

 

then to release the looped video and people not liking the layered vocals cause you couldn’t understand her smh

 

then she releases the video with the updated vocals and fuck it was THAT song from the beginning

 

The waa waa guitars, the drum opening, the Spanish, the lyrics, that damn outro

 

i like how a user said they missed the intensity 

 

I kinda see what they mean, I kinda want Lana to remember who the fuck she is and it’s that bitch

 

her recent actions have showed me that she is more confident than ever, and she’s thriving through her renewed love for fashion and her being an absolute baddie 

 

i love ya West Coast, 2014 was really something else for music FUCK

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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 change and everybody is floored by it.

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does anyone have a link to the Dan Heath remix in better quality than YT/SoundCloud?

[lanaisgreat 0]

On 4/14/2014 at 8:56 PM, readyforheavensgates said:

 

Yeah, I hear it too

she is saying 'mic check, on two, two two, get it girl'