Lyric discussion by cleosweetdoll 

Cover art for Yayo lyrics by Lana Del Rey

a lot of lanas music indicates that it represents a part of her life.. the lyrics are so heart felt and raw that it feels as if the inspiration was in fact drawn from her life... thats what i love about her... even if her songs in particular this one isnt based on real life events its still beautiful as it takes a true artist to make there art seem real in everyones eyes... to me this song represents wanting to escape from something and being willing to do anything for the freedom.I dont think it has to be about coke despite the many innuendos. Perhaps its using coke as a metaphor for love and how dangerous it can be.. perhaps its using coke as a metaphor to help represent or build a mental image of euphoria, addiction, desperation,

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 think this verse illustrates desperation ....'let me put on a show for you daddy'- let me show you what i can offer... you havent seen nothing yet...

I need you like A baby when I hold you Like a drug Like I told you For me this verse symbolises addiction, not being able to see whats going on the world around her because for her, her infatuation is all she needs, all she needs to make her feel safe... she doesn't care what society says because she's content with it 'like a drug' she knows her addiction may be destructive but like a drug, when you take it, all you care about is right now, how its making you feel- you don't dwell on the negatives it may cause because it makes you feel good.

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

This verse to me symbolises being so full of an emotion that it makes you feel as if your going to burst.... it illustrates wanting to express everything your feeling

'It only takes two hours to Nevada' this line for me shows the urgency she feels... she doesn't want to wait till its convenient or appropriate..

'I wear your sparkle You call me your mama '

This line to me represents being willing to be whatever you want me to be.. il be your comfort, your fantasy, your desire.

Hello Heaven You are a tunnel lined with yellow lights On a dark night (Dark night)

For me, this verse means euphoria...nothing can turn her away, distract, move, her of her path.. shes seen the light .. 'On a dark night (Dark night)' she finally sees everything much clearer...she sees the beauty that was always there, that always existed.

The depressing, mellow tone of this song could be interpreted as the song representing a dark time in her life... if she is singing about a life experience... but how about it represents that emotion doesnt have to be shouting from the top of your lungs with a huge grin on your face.. emotion means depth, its what you do, what you feel, not what people expect you to do or feel .....

My Interpretation