Kwamz in the mix
Said she wan fly away
Said she wan fly away
Said she wan fly away
Said she wan fly away to a place where we can escape
Shangri-La yeah that be the place
We be poppin a bar of the cake
Said she wan fly away away
To place where we can escape
Shangri-La yeah that be the place
Bay side we be chilling by the lake
Said she wanna fly away for the weekend (we can)
I know I've been missing all season
I know I didn't give you a reason didn't wanna hold you for treason (treason)
but I do what I want I treated you like you the one
I treated you like you the one
I treated you like you the one
Said she want fly I'm feeling your vibe is you feeling mine?
You say I'm wrong but I know I'm right we cannot decide
Come like a thief in the night when I hit it I'm hitting right (yeahh)
I put that ass to the side we be fucking all night
I be wrong sometimes
Pop a perky energize
Good dick hypnotize
Make you feel alrighttt
Gotta split it with the guys
Gotta split it with the guysss
Can we go
Can we go
Can we go
Said she wan fly away to a place where we can escape
Shangri-La yeah that be the place
We be poppin a bar of the cake
Said she wan fly away away
To place where we can escape
Shangri-La yeah that be the place
Bay side we be chilling by the lake
Said she wanna fly away for the weekend (we can)
I know I've been missing all season
I know I didn't give you a reason didn't wanna hold you for treason (treason)
but I do what I want I treated you like you the one
I treated you like you the one
I treated you like you the one
Said she wan fly away to a place where we can escape
Shangri-La yeah that be the place
We be poppin a bar of the cake
Said she wan fly away away
To place where we can escape
Shangri-La yeah that be the place
Bay side we be chilling by the lake
Said she wanna fly away for the weekend (we can)
I know I've been missing all season
I know I didn't give you a reason didn't wanna hold you for treason (treason)
but I do what I want I treated you like you the one
I treated you like you the one
I treated you like you the one
Kwamz in the mix

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of M. Ward's song Shangri-La tells the story of a relationship between two people in which one wants to escape their current situation for the weekend and go to a place of peace and tranquility called Shangri-La. The repeating line "Said she wan fly away to a place where we can escape / Shangri-La yeah that be the place" is the chorus of the song which emphasizes the desire for a stress-free environment. The singer of the song admits that he has been absent during the season and did not give good reasons for his absence, but he did what he wanted and treated his partner as if they were the one. The lyrics are suggestive of a sexual relationship between the two individuals.

The phrase Shangri-La in the song appears to be a reference to a mythical utopia. It is a place that is elusive, with no concrete location, and is described as an earthly paradise that is isolated from the world. In the context of the song, it serves as a metaphor for the desired escape from reality. The song also seems to highlight the strong sexual chemistry between the two individuals. The lyrics mention the use of drugs (pop a perky energize) and sexual acts (put that ass to the side, we be fucking all night) and could suggest a carefree lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

Kwamz in the mix
The song is introduced as being mixed by Kwamz

Said she wan fly away
A woman expresses a desire to leave her current location

Said she wan fly away to a place where we can escape
The woman wants to escape to a place where they can both escape from reality

Shangri-La yeah that be the place
The place of escape is Shangri-La, a mythical paradise

We be poppin a bar of the cake
They are celebrating and indulging in a cake or other form of enjoyment

Said she wanna fly away for the weekend (we can)
The woman wants to take a weekend trip away

I know I've been missing all season
The singer admits to neglecting their partner for an entire season

I know I didn't give you a reason didn't wanna hold you for treason (treason)
The artist didn't give a reason for their absence and didn't want to be accused of betrayal

but I do what I want I treated you like you the one
The artist acted selfishly and treated their partner as if they were the most important person in their life

Said she want fly I'm feeling your vibe is you feeling mine?
The woman and the artist are connecting and trying to gauge each other's feelings

You say I'm wrong but I know I'm right we cannot decide
They are having a disagreement and can't come to a resolution

Come like a thief in the night when I hit it I'm hitting right (yeahh)
The artist is sexually confident and will perform well

I put that ass to the side we be fucking all night
They are having sex all night and the singer takes control

I be wrong sometimes
The singer admits to making mistakes

Pop a perky energize
The singer takes a pill to feel energized

Good dick hypnotize
The artist's sexual abilities hypnotize their partner

Make you feel alrighttt
The artist's actions make their partner feel good

Gotta split it with the guys
The singer will share the enjoyment with their friends

Can we go
The woman wants to leave and go to Shangri-La

Bay side we be chilling by the lake
They will relax by the lake at Shangri-La

Said she wanna fly away for the weekend (we can)
The woman wants to take a weekend trip away