The Grants
Lana Del Rey Lyrics

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I'm gonna take mine with you with me
Ah, "Mine," say it again
"Mine of you with me," thank you
One more time

One, two, ready
I'm gonna take mine of you with me

I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain High
The way John Denver sings

So you say there's a chance for us
Should I do a dance for once?
You're a family man, but, but

Do you think about Heaven? Oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me
"When you leave, all you take
Oh, is your memory"

And I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me

So many mountains too high to climb
So many rivers, so long, but I'm
Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I'm doin' it for us, for our family line

Do you think about heaven? Oh
Do you think about me?
My pastor told me (I'll do it, I'll do it)
"When you leave, all you take (I did it, I did it)
Oh, is your memories"

And I wanna take mine of you with me
I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Yeah, I'm gonna take mine of you with me
Like Rocky Mountain High
The way John Denver sings

My sister's first-born child
I'm gonna take that too with me
My grandmother's last smile
I'm gonna take that too with me

It's a beautiful life
Remember that too, for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Grants" by Lana Del Rey convey feelings of longing for a loved one who may not be able to stay in the singer's life forever. The repeating refrain of "I'm gonna take mine of you with me" suggests that although the relationship may not last, the memories and moments shared are precious and will always be a part of the singer. The nod to John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" adds to the theme of treasuring memories and the beauty of the natural world.

The lyric "So many mountains too high to climb, so many rivers so long, but I'm doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time" suggests that the singer is willing to go through obstacles in order to preserve the relationship and its memories. The mention of family and ancestors, such as the sister's first-born child and the grandmother's last smile, further emphasize the importance of familial bonds and heritage.

Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the transience of life and relationships, and the lasting impact memories can have on individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

One, two, ready
I am ready and prepared to talk about something important.

I'm gonna take mine with you with me
I want to keep a part of you with me wherever I go.

Ah, "Mine," say it again
I am emphasizing the importance of keeping a memento of someone I care about.

"Mine of you with me," thank you
I am grateful for the memories I will carry with me even after we part.

I'm gonna take mine of you with me
I am determined to hold onto the memories we have shared.

Like "Rocky Mountain High"
I am comparing the importance of these memories to that of the popular song by John Denver.

The way John Denver sings
I admire how John Denver sings about the beauty of nature and the human experience.

So you say there's a chance for us?
I am questioning whether we can have a future together.

Should I do a dance for once?
I am entertaining the thought of doing something out of the ordinary to impress you.

You're a family man, but
I am aware that you have a family, but I still have hope for us.

Do you think about Heaven? Oh-oh
I wonder whether you contemplate the afterlife.

Do you think about me?
I wonder whether you think about me and our potential future together.

My pastor told me
I am referencing advice I received from my religious leader.

"When you leave, all you take
My pastor advised me that when I die, I will only take my memories with me.

Uh-huh, is your memories"
These memories will be the only thing that is left when I am gone.

So many mountains too high to climb
I acknowledge that there are many challenges in life that we must face.

So many rivers, so long, but I'm
Although the journey may be difficult and long, I am determined to persevere.

Doin' the hard stuff, I'm doin' my time
I am willing to work hard and make sacrifices for the things that matter to me.

I'm doin' it for us, for our family line
I am motivated to create a better future for myself and for our potential family together.

A sister's first-born child
I want to keep a special memory of my niece or nephew.

I'm gonna take that too with me
I am determined to keep this memory with me wherever I go.

My grandmother's last smile
My grandmother's final moment of joy is important to me.

It's a beautiful life
Despite the difficulties, life is still beautiful and worth living.

Remember that too for me
I am asking the listener to remember this important message for me.

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.

Ah, ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.

Ah, ah
This is a vocalization expressing emotion.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Mike Hermosa

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