C U L8r Alligator
Lana Del Rey · Other Songs - Lana Del Rey
Don't say "I'll see you later, alligator", so cute
When you know it's not true
I know you're seeing her
But you can still see me, too
If you wanted to, baby
I know they say I'm cheap
And you're two-timing me
That's what you get; we're in the 21st century
So much for chivalry
I know you'll come to me
I have a way with men like you, baby
You're all I wanted, boy, I never needed anybody else
Your logic's flawed and you've been telling lies to yourself
When you gonna let your little baby come, oh, come to you?
When you gonna let me drive you crazy like nobody do?
You're all I needed, boy, I never needed anybody else
I know you're scared to see me only and nobody else
When you gonna love your baby?
When you gonna love your baby?
I did the Playboy dip that made us famous
And you was watching there with your crew
I should have known just by the circumstances and who
I was meeting you through
That you were bad news
I know that's not the way
Most people meet, but, hey
We're living in the fast lane; post-modern day
You're not sure you can change
Or get out of the game
You're not the only one I've heard say, "Maybe"
You're all I wanted, boy, I never needed anybody else
Your logic's flawed and you've been telling lies to yourself
When you gonna let your baby tie you up and drive you crazy?
You're all I needed, boy, I never needed anybody else
I know you're scared to see me only and nobody else
When you gonna love your baby?
When you gonna love your baby?
When you know it's not true
I know you're seeing her
But you can still see me, too
If you wanted to, baby
I know they say I'm cheap
And you're two-timing me
That's what you get; we're in the 21st century
So much for chivalry
I know you'll come to me
I have a way with men like you, baby
You're all I wanted, boy, I never needed anybody else
Your logic's flawed and you've been telling lies to yourself
When you gonna let your little baby come, oh, come to you?
When you gonna let me drive you crazy like nobody do?
You're all I needed, boy, I never needed anybody else
I know you're scared to see me only and nobody else
When you gonna love your baby?
When you gonna love your baby?
I did the Playboy dip that made us famous
And you was watching there with your crew
I should have known just by the circumstances and who
I was meeting you through
That you were bad news
I know that's not the way
Most people meet, but, hey
We're living in the fast lane; post-modern day
You're not sure you can change
Or get out of the game
You're not the only one I've heard say, "Maybe"
You're all I wanted, boy, I never needed anybody else
Your logic's flawed and you've been telling lies to yourself
When you gonna let your baby tie you up and drive you crazy?
You're all I needed, boy, I never needed anybody else
I know you're scared to see me only and nobody else
When you gonna love your baby?
When you gonna love your baby?
C U L8r Alligator
Lana Del Rey's 'C U L8r Alligator' stands as a quintessential example of her neo-folk and dream-pop aesthetic, blending melancholic vocals with a haunting, retro-tinged production. The track captures the essence of her early work, characterized by themes of lost love, nostalgia, and the bittersweet nature of fleeting encounters. With its distinctive guitar work and atmospheric textures, the song exemplifies the emotional depth that defines her discography, particularly within the context of her early independent releases. It serves as a poignant reminder of her signature style, where personal vulnerability meets a cinematic, vintage sound that has resonated with audiences worldwide.
