Doin' Time
Doin' Time

Lana Del Rey - Doin' Time Lyrics

As summer unfolds, a tale of love and betrayal takes center stage in this soulful melody. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an unbalanced relationship, where the protagonist is deeply in love but is met with apathy and deceit. The repeated references to… Read more

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Doin' Time Music Video

Doin' Time Lyrics

Summertime, and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C
Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder

Me and my girl, we got this relationship
I love her so bad, but she treats me like shit
On lockdown, like a penitentiary
She spreads her lovin' all over
And when she gets home, there's none left for me

Summertime, and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C
Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder
(Harder, yeah, harder, yeah)

Oh, take this veil from off my eyes
My burning sun will, some day, rise
So, what am I gonna be doin' for a while?
Said, I'm gonna play with myself
Show them, now, we've come off the shelf

Summertime, and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C
Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder
(Harder, yeah, harder, yeah)

Evil, I've come to tell you that she's evil, most definitely
Evil, ornery, scandalous and evil, most definitely
The tension, it's getting hotter
I'd like to hold her head underwater
(Summertime)
(Ah, ah, ah)

Summertime, and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C
Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder

Writer(s): Rick Rubin, Adam Horowitz, Adam Yauch, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Bradley Nowell, Marshall Goodman, Dubois Hayward, Dorothy Hayward
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Doin' Time?

As summer unfolds, a tale of love and betrayal takes center stage in this soulful melody. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an unbalanced relationship, where the protagonist is deeply in love but is met with apathy and deceit. The repeated references to 'summertime' and 'the livin's easy' create a stark contrast against the turmoil brewing beneath. It's about the struggle of being trapped in a toxic relationship, likening it to being in prison - an ironic twist on the carefree spirit usually associated with summer. The song also reflects on self-worth and empowerment, as they decide to break free from the chains of this stifling love affair. This poignant narrative serves as a reminder that sometimes letting go is necessary for personal growth and happiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally performed the song 'Doin' Time'?

    The song 'Doin' Time' was originally performed by the American band Sublime. It appeared as the closing track on their self-titled third album and was released as a single in November 1997.

  2. What is the significance of the lyric change from 'doin' time' to 'summertime'?

    The original lyrics of the song included the line 'doin' time', but in order to use a sample from George Gershwin's 'Summertime', Sublime had to agree to change this line to 'summertime'. The song had already been recorded with the original lyrics, so Sublime's friend and producer Michael Happoldt re-recorded it with the new lyric.

  3. When did Lana Del Rey release her cover of 'Doin' Time'?

    American singer Lana Del Rey released her cover of 'Doin’ Time' on May 17, 2019. This coincided with the premiere of a documentary about Sublime at the Tribeca Film Festival. The cover was also released as a single from Del Rey's sixth studio album, Norman Fucking Rockwell!.

  4. What is unique about Lana Del Rey's music video for her cover of 'Doin’ Time'?

    In Lana Del Rey's music video for her cover of ‘Doin’ Time’, she appears as a giantess, referencing the film Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958). In various scenes, she walks through Los Angeles interacting with elements such as plucking out palm trees and drinking from water towers. The video ends with her exacting revenge on behalf of Lizzy (the old Lana) by shaking & dropping a car that contains her boyfriend and another girl.

  5. What was the reaction to Lana Del Rey's cover of 'Doin' Time'?

    Lana Del Rey's cover of 'Doin’ Time' was met with unanimous acclaim from music critics, Sublime's former bandmates, and family. It was described as 'shimmering', 'glittering', and a very good cover that breathed new life into one of Sublime’s favourite singles. Critics also praised how Del Rey incorporated her own vocal style over the song’s laid-back groove, adapting Bradley Nowell's expressive rapping into her own blasé drawl.

  6. Who are the writers of the song 'Doin' Time'?

    'Doin’ Time' is credited to multiple writers including Rick Rubin, Adam Horowitz, Adam Yauch, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Bradley Nowell, Marshall Goodman, Dubois Hayward, and Dorothy Hayward.

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