Yayo
Lana Del Rey
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I like the snake on your tattoo I like the Ivy and the Ink blue, yayo, yeah you, yayo You have to take me right now From this dark trailer park Life now, yayo, how now, yayo Put me onto your black motorcycle Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do" It only takes two hours to Nevada I wear your sparkle You call me your mama Let me put on a show for you daddy Let me put on a show Let me put on a show for you tiger, Let me put on a show I need you like A baby when I hold you Like a drug Like I told you Yayo, yes you, yayo Put me onto your black motorcycle Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do" It only takes two hours to Nevada I wear your sparkle You call me your mama Let me put on a show for you daddy Let me put on a show Let me put on a show for you tiger Let me put on a show Hello Heaven You are a tunnel lined with yellow lights On a dark night (Dark night) Yayo, yes you, yayo Put me onto your black motorcycle Fifties baby doll dress for my 'I do" It only takes two hours to Nevada I wear your sparkle You call me your mama Let me put on a show for you daddy Let me put on a show Let me put on a show for you tiger Let me put on a show
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Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT
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8 facts about this song
Song Information"Yayo" is one of the songs on the album "Paradise".
- "Paradise" is a reissue of Lana Del Rey's second studio album "Born to Die", released in November 2012.
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CompositionThe song is a slow tempo ballad and is noted for its minimalist production and use of guitar instrumentation.
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Background"Yayo" was originally released on Lana Del Rey's "Lana Del Ray a.k.a. Lizzy Grant" in 2010.
- It's the only song from Lana’s 2010 independently released album to make it onto her major label releases.
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Lyrics and themeThe song's lyrics have been interpreted as Lana Del Rey's take on the Hollywood lifestyle and its emptiness.
- The term "Yayo" is a slang term for cocaine, but in the song, Del Rey uses it metaphorically.
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Reception"Yayo" has generally been received well by critics, with some praising its haunting quality and Del Rey's vocal performance.
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Live PerformancesDel Rey performed "Yayo" live during several shows, including at the iTunes Festival in September 2012.
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Song SignificanceThe song is believed to be about Lana's relationship with K, a music industry executive she dated before her career took off.
- "Yayo" is seen by many as an example of Del Rey's 'sad core' style, featuring melancholic lyrics and a haunting melody.
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TriviaThe song is one of Lana Del Rey’s personal favorites.
- It is also one of the few songs she has recorded that was not co-written with any other songwriters; she is the sole writer of "Yayo".
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