"You & Me" (or "You and Me") is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded in 2011 and leaked on December 3, 2012. It was produced by Dan Heath and is not registered on BMI, ASCAP, or any other service.
Background[]
According to Heath, the song was recorded right around the release of "Blue Jeans", but was never finished.[1][2]
Cross-references[]
- Reference to "Yayo".
- "Be wild" is a phrase in the music video of "Ride".
- "Be young" is a phrase also used in "American".
- The melody of the chorus is similar to that of "Dangerous Girl".
- Diamonds are referenced in many songs, including "Florida Kilos", "Fake Diamond", and "Fine China".
- The phrase "give heaven a try" is thematically similar to lyrics from "Say Yes to Heaven".
- Del Rey sings about a lover putting their hands all over her in "National Anthem", "Oooh Baby", and "Burning Desire".
Lyrics[]
Got a light in your eyes, I can see it
Look into my mind to believe it
Try hard to remember the beach
Blue water from the sea, hands all over me
Tattoos, they were glistenin'
It's been so long since someone made me different
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild, be free and alive
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild, just feel alive
It's just you and the sun
It's just you and the sun now, baby
You're gonna light up the skies, I can see it
You're God's favorite child, boy, believe it
Try hard to remember the day
Sick as fuck and sellin' yay', diamonds and gettin' blazed
Your tattoos still magnificent
No longer high, but you're not very different
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild, be free and alive, baby
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild, just feel alive
It's just you and the sun
It's just you and the sun now, baby
(Baby, baby)
I get so damn tired, you set my soul on fire
Ignite me, inspire, make me higher and higher
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild, be free and alive
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild, just feel alive
It's just you and the sun
It's just you and the sun now, baby