Lala
Alicia Keys feat. Swae Lee Lyrics
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(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
(Mike Will Made It)
Light the incense (incense)
Not to mention (mention), skin like Whiskey (Whiskey)
She's cold like on the rocks
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
Light the incense
Loose the tension feels like Heaven
Lust mixed with a vodka
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
Feelings get lost in the LaLa
(Here we go, we in this)
Happy but you're unhappy (we in this)
Shorty, you're so valid (yeah)
I'm ready when you're ready (ready)
Don't you know eyes can be so deadly?
Try not to think but you made me
It's just a G thing, baby (baby)
All in my satin sheets you're laying (laying)
Walked through the door, there you were
Bought you Louis, Fendi, etcetera
Woman, you should've told me you were dangerous
Woman, you should've told me you were medicine (here we go)
Put it on me like you said you would
Fell so hard like you said you would
Love out of this world (la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
Out of this Nebula
It's best to just, put you on my schedule
Light the incense (incense)
Not to mention (mention), skin like Whiskey (Whiskey)
She's cold like on the rocks
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
I still love smoking ZaZa
Light the incense
Loose the tension feels like Heaven
Lust mixed with a vodka
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
Feelings get lost in the LaLa
Listen (here we go, we in this)
Healthy indecisions
Tryna fight it would be so ridiculous (yeah)
I'm ready when you're ready
Someone watching would be so jealous
Try not to think but you made me
It's just a G thing, baby (baby)
All in my satin sheets you're laying
Put it on me like you said you would
Fell so hard like you said you would
Love out of this world, out of this Nebula
It's special, put you on my schedule
Light the incense (incense)
Not to mention (mention), skin like Whiskey (Whiskey)
She's cold like on the rocks
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
I still love smoking ZaZa
Light the incense
Loose the tension feels like Heaven
Lust mixed with a vodka
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
Feelings get lost in the LaLa (breakdown)
(Here we go, we in this)
(We in, in this) yeah
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
(La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la)
In Alicia Keys feat. Swae Lee's song LALA, the lyrics suggest indulgence and addiction to various distractions. The song starts with the line "Light the incense, not to mention, skin like Whiskey," indicating that the person being described has a distinct scent and appearance that is pleasing to the singer. Then, they sing about feeling tension-free and heavenly when in the prescribed person's company with a hint of lust and vodka before getting lost in the LaLa, implying that they go through life distracted and unfocused because of these sensations.
The person the song is about seems to have a hold on the singer, making them happy but also unhappy at the same time, as expressed in the line "Happy but you're unhappy." The singer acknowledges that the person has the potential to be dangerous, even stating "woman, you should've told me you were dangerous," but also recognizes that this danger has a healing quality, indicated by the line "woman, you should've told me you were medicine." Through the song, the singer is entirely captivated by the person's allure and is ready to succumb to them entirely, suggesting that they have an addictive quality.
Overall, LALA seems to be about being swept up in the moment and indulging in everything around you, even if it isn't healthy. The song paints a picture of distraction and addiction, with the person being described as the source of all these sensations, making the singer unable to resist falling under their spell.
Line by Line Meaning
Light the incense
Let's create a relaxing atmosphere
Not to mention, skin like Whiskey
You have smooth, flawless skin
She's cold like on the rocks
You have a tough exterior
I still love smoking ZaZa
I still enjoy smoking cannabis
Loose the tension feels like Heaven
Let go of your worries and feel the blissful vibes
Lust mixed with a vodka
A wild and passionate combination
Feelings get lost in the LaLa
Overpowered by intense emotion
Happy but you're unhappy
You pretend to be content but you're really not
Shorty, you're so valid
You are worthy of love and respect
I'm ready when you're ready
I am willing to commit to you
Don't you know eyes can be so deadly?
Your gaze can be intoxicating and alluring
Try not to think but you made me
You consume my thoughts and emotions
It's just a G thing, baby
It is a casual and effortless connection
All in my satin sheets you're laying
We share an intimate and comfortable space
Walked through the door, there you were
You entered my life unexpectedly
Bought you Louis, Fendi, etcetera
I showered you with expensive gifts
Woman, you should've told me you were dangerous
You possess an alluring yet risky aura
Woman, you should've told me you were medicine
You have healing properties for my soul
Put it on me like you said you would
Live up to your promises of passion and commitment
Fell so hard like you said you would
Immersed in a deep, intense emotional connection
Love out of this world
A rare and powerful love
Out of this Nebula
Beyond the boundaries of this world
It's best to just, put you on my schedule
I want to prioritize and make time for you
Healthy indecisions
A healthy level of uncertainty and spontaneity
Tryna fight it would be so ridiculous
Trying to deny our attraction would be foolish
Someone watching would be so jealous
Others would be envious of our connection
(breakdown)
An instrumental section
(We in, in this) yeah
We're in this together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alicia Augello-Cook, Darryl Ellis, Khalif Brown, Michael L Williams II, Paul Richmond, Ruben Locke
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2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
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Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
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One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
"Arab uprising will spark global unrest – Italy will trigger fall out"
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@hazelgoddess2335
Alicia never disappoints and Swae Lee’s vocals is a nice touch, good vibes
@queenv4340
U ain't wrong about dat
@gubersnitzel
I love this. Alicia knows how to evolve with current music trends while keeping her classic signature style.
@gregoryburns4556
But Do You Know Where This Song Came From
@tabathataylor8364
No she does not she has not made a hit since as I am
@pojsis7069
yesssss
not every artist can do it like her
@bigdeestraphouse1977
@Gregory Burns right, 😂 I was thinking that same question, more like she keeping the old school classics #TyroneDavis a trend 😘
@elvismylove48
@Gregory Burns Details lol
Explain where the somg came from...please
@barryvincent5720
Alicia still creating classics!! Twenty years from now, we’ll still be listening to this song! ❤️
@Honest000w
I love that she reinvents herself. Her voice changed since she was younger, but she found a way to make it work . That creativity in her isn’t going anywhere!👏🏾