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"Yayo" is about an intense, addictive love affair that is both lustful and dangerous. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist is infatuated with her lover's bad boy persona and lifestyle, represented by the snake tattoo and ivy and ink blue.
The chorus reveals that the protagonist is willing to do anything to be with her lover, even if it means leaving her current life behind and heading to Nevada with him on his black motorcycle. The image of a '50s baby doll dress implies that she is willing to play the role of a submissive, feminine figure for her "daddy". The lyrics "You call me your mama" suggest a power dynamic in which the protagonist is taking on a nurturing role towards her lover, which further emphasizes the dangerous nature of their relationship.
The bridge suggests that the protagonist sees her lover as a way to escape her current reality and enter a euphoric state of being - "Hello, heaven, you are a tunnel lined with yellow lights on a dark night".
Overall, the song portrays a desperate, yet blissful romance that is bordering on addiction and self-destruction.
It is the seventh track of Lana Del Rey's third EP, Paradise.
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