The chorus, "I've got a war in my mind / So, I just ride" reveals the primary reason behind her escapades: it's her coping mechanism, a way to deal with the chaos within. "Dying young and playing hard" may be an acknowledgment of the reckless lifestyle she's led or witnessed. This is further highlighted by "Drink all day and we talk 'til dark."

^{Short version of Lana Del Rey's official music video of her new single "Ride" from the new album "Born To Die: The Paradise Edition"} whm8.