La la
David Banner feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics


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(David, David, David, David, David Banner)
La-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la (uh)

Sittin' in a Caddy, right like Betty
Floatin' up the isle like the bride and her daddy
Hip-hop addict, hip-hop addict
Man I swear I'm on top like the attic
Yeah, bitch, I be with my dog like Shaggy
And we stay clean but we get dirty like Harry
Flyer than blue birds, cardinals and canaries
Fuck me, I'm all about "we" like Paris
Hilton presidential suite already
I'm richer than Nicole and I'm a lion like her Daddy
I am hotter than the sun, day after Saturday
I swear I'm a savage like Lil' Webbie and Randy
Oscar De la Hoya, box you like a casket
Or Diego Coralles, nigga, keep jabbin'
See, my style it varies like drugs in an alley
My leather so soft, my paint prettier than Halle
Wittier than comedy, nigga, write a parody
But I ain't tellin' jokes, apparently
A parent, yeah, my daughter be the twinkle of my eye
You hurt her, you kill me, and nigga, I ain't 'bout to die
See y'all are at ground and my daughter is my sky
I swear I look in her face and I just want to break out and fly
Four tears in my face and you ain't never heard me cry
I'm richer than all y'all, I got a bank full of pride (ow)

Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Nigga, I'm the shit, get the fuck up out my toilet
Started with my girlfriend, ended with her homies
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Nigga, I'm the shit, get the fuck up out my toilet

My paint Bubblicious, the motor so vicious
The rims the same color as the wrapper of a Kisses, Hersey's
I'm hyphy, somethin' like a piston
And when I'm in Detroit, I be ballin' like a Piston
Oh, and did I mention, I'm fly like a pigeon (okay)
Higher than gas prices and Las Vegas trickin'
I'm nine under par in a Bentley golf cart (huh)
The Polo be cream but the Prada's caviar (yeah)
Weezy, I'm sick (sick) from all this tourin' (ha)
He told me "Sip this, then call me in the morning"
Yeah, and I vowed to never trust another woman
In my life (life), and then I got horny (haha)

Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Nigga, I'm the shit, get the fuck up out my toilet
Started with my girlfriend, ended with her homies
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Nigga, I'm the shit, get the fuck up out my toilet

See I ain't goin' nowhere, bitch
You know a nigga been home, honey (huh)
Money fuckin' retarded, call it down syndrome money (uh-huh)
My cake sick, shit, been diagnosed "Sickle cell bread" (okay)
My revenue stream got a disease like a jail bed (uh-huh)
Like a mattress from Sing-Sing or way down in Comstock (uh-huh)
These bitches call me "Bling King," I shit when the bomb drop
And sprinkle diamonds all over niggas, flawless and D-Class (huh, ha)
Then twinkle like a shine, just like a sparkle from clean glass (uh-huh)
They movin' on a nigga as I walk through the valley ready (Okay)
And zoom in with them cameras like I'm dickin' down Halle Berry (uh-huh)
My money help me do things that you niggas can't believe
Like purchase purses, places or them things that you can't conceive (huh, uh-huh)
Like interactin' with women the caliber of Janet (ha)
I sit and master my vision and massacre the planet (whoa)
I hope you niggas know just what it is
While I'm countin' my paper (ha), niggas know I'm handlin' my biz (okay)

Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Nigga, I'm the shit, get the fuck up out my toilet
Started with my girlfriend, ended with her homies
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')




Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
Nigga, I'm the shit, get the fuck up out my toilet

Overall Meaning

The song β€œLa La” by David Banner featuring Lil Wayne is an upbeat rap track that talks about their experiences achieving success and wealth in the industry. The repetitive nature of the song’s β€œla la la” choruses provide a catchy melody in the background while the lyrics showcase the flaunting of their riches. The first verse begins with Banner describing himself as a hip-hop addict before comparing himself and his crew with cartoon characters Shaggy and Harry. Throughout the song, he mentions a few more references to popular culture, including Paris Hilton and Halle Berry.


Lil Wayne, who features in the second verse, appears to keep up with the song’s theme of β€œhustlin’” and succeeding. He talks about his extravagant lifestyle, including his car’s paint, his merchandise preferences, and his interactions with women. Similar to Banner, he refers to the different stages in his life and the journey he had to go through to get where he is today. They both repeatedly claim to have started out hustlin’, but now they’re β€œballin’.” This song displays how wealth and success can fuel one's ego and pride, causing them to brag and boast about their achievements.


Line by Line Meaning

La la la la la la la la la la la la la
The artist is using this repetitive phrase as a hook to draw the listener into the song.


Sittin' in a Caddy, Wright like Betty
The artist is riding in a Cadillac and feeling luxurious like Betty Wright. This is a reference to feeling on top and successful.


Floatin' up the aisle like the bride and her daddy
The artist is walking confidently down the aisle, like a new bride walking with her father on her wedding day. It's a metaphor for the artist's confidence and success.


Hip-hop addict, hip-hop addict
The artist is addicted to hip-hop music and the lifestyle surrounding it.


Man I swear I'm on top like the attic
The artist is reinforcing the idea that he is on top of his game, like the items stored in an attic.


Yeah, bitch, I be with my dog like Shaggy
The artist is always with his close friend, like Shaggy and his dog from 'Scooby-Doo'.


And we stay clean but we get dirty like Harry
The artist and his friend look good and well-kept, like Harry from 'Dumb and Dumber', but they still get into some trouble and messiness.


Flyer than blue birds, cardinals and canaries
The artist and his friend are very stylish and well-dressed, even more so than birds known for their colorful plumage.


Fuck we, I'm all about we like Paris
The artist prioritizes his close friend and their friendship, like Paris Hilton's motto 'That's hot'.


Hilton presidential suite already
The artist is so successful that he can afford to stay at the most luxurious suite in the Hilton hotel.


I'm richer than Nicole and I'm a lion like her Daddy
The artist has more money than Nicole Richie, but also shares the same ferocious attitude as her father, Lionel Richie.


I am hotter than the Sunday after sabbath
The artist is extremely attractive and confident, like the first day after the traditional day of rest in some cultures.


I swear I'm a savage like Li'l Webbie and Randy
The artist channels the aggression and intensity of fellow rappers Lil Webbie and Randy.


Oscar de la Hoya, box ya like a casket
The artist is a skilled fighter, referencing the boxer Oscar De La Hoya, and is not afraid to fight dirty.


Or Diego Coralles, nigga keep jabbin'
The artist is invoking another boxer, Diego Corrales, and threatening to hit back at anyone who attacks him.


See, my style it varies, like drugs in an alley
The artist is flexible and adaptable, like the street drugs that can take many different forms and variations.


My leather so soft, my paint prettier than Halle
The artist's clothing and car are so luxurious and well-maintained that they are of a higher quality than actress Halle Berry, known for her beauty.


Wittier than comedy, nigga write a parody
The artist has a sharp wit and could create a parody of someone or something with ease.


But I ain't tellin' jokes, apparently
Despite his wit, the artist isn't joking around and his confidence is serious and real.


A parent, yeah my daughter be the twinkle of my eye
The artist is a parent and his daughter is the most important thing to him, like a shining star.


You hurt her, you kill me and nigga I ain't 'bout to die
The artist is fiercely protective of his daughter and would do anything to keep her safe, even if it means risking his own life.


See y'all are at ground, and my daughter is my sky
The artist's daughter is the most important thing to him and is like the limitless sky, while others are stuck on the ground and limited in their vision.


I swear I look in her face and I just want to break out and fly
The artist is so in love with his daughter that he feels like he can fly when he looks at her.


Four tears in my face and you ain't never heard me cry
The artist has cried many times over his daughter's safety and well-being, but he won't let anyone see his vulnerability.


I'm richer than all y'all, I got a bank full of pride
The artist is very wealthy and has a lot of self-respect and confidence due to his success.


Started out hustlin' (ended up ballin')
The artist started out struggling and working hard, but ended up being very successful and wealthy.


Nigga I'm the shit, get the fuck up out my toilet
The artist is very successful and confident in his abilities and wants anyone doubting him to leave his space and not hold him back.


Started with my girlfriend, ended with her homies
The artist started his journey with a girlfriend, but ended up being close with her close friends instead.


My paint Bubblicious, the motor so vicious
The artist's car is very colorful and bright, while the engine is very powerful and intimidating.


The rims the same color as the wrapper of a Kisses, Hersey's
The artist's car rims are the same color as the wrappers of the popular candy brands, Kisses and Hershey's.


I'm hype, somethin' like a piston
The artist is hyped up and ready to go, like the pistons in an engine.


And when I'm in Detroit, I be ballin' like a Piston
When the artist is in Detroit, he feels like he is successful and wealthy, like the Detroit Pistons basketball team.


Oh, and did I mention, I'm fly like a pigeon
The artist is extremely stylish and well-dressed, like a pigeon soaring through the air.


Higher than gas prices, you Las Vegas trickin'
The artist is very wealthy and successful, but Las Vegas is still more expensive than he is used to.


I'm nine under par in a Bentley golf cart
The artist is very skilled at golf and has a very expensive car to cruise the golf course in.


The Polo be cream but the Prada's caviar
The artist's clothing brand is expensive but not as luxurious as his Prada collection.


Weezy I'm sick from all this tourin'
The artist is referring to Lil Wayne, his friend, and is sick from all the touring and traveling they've been doing together.


You told me (sip this) then call me in the morning
Lil Wayne gave the artist some advice to follow and the artist trusts him and will do as he says.


And I vowed to never trust another woman
The artist has been hurt by a woman in the past and has vowed to never trust another woman again.


In my life, and then I got horny
Despite his vow, the artist can't help his natural desires and ended up trusting another woman anyway.


See I ain't goin' nowhere, bitch
The artist is very successful and isn't going anywhere, despite anyone trying to bring him down.


You know a nigga been home, honey
The artist has been very busy and successful, but is now back home.


Money fuckin' retarded, call it down syndrome money
The artist has so much money that it's almost stupid how wealthy he is. He refers to it as 'down syndrome money' as a metaphor for an excessive amount.


My case sick, shit, they diagnose sickle cell bread
The artist's legal case is very serious and is compared to sickle cell anemia, a debilitating disease.


The revenue stream got a disease like a jail bed
The artist's sources of income are like the disease-ridden beds in jail, unpleasant and unhealthy.


Like a mattress from Sing-Sing or way down in Comstock
The artist's income is as bad as the mattresses in infamous prisons Sing-Sing and Comstock.


These bitches call me Bling King, I shit when the bomb drop
Women see the artist as a wealthy and stylish king of bling, and he is very powerful and influential.


And sprinkle diamonds all over niggas, flawless and D-Class
The artist has so many diamonds that he can afford to give them away and still have the best quality.


Then twinkle like a shine, just like a sparkle from clean glass
The diamonds are very high quality and shine brightly, like clean glass in the sun.


They movin' on a nigga as I'm walkin' the valley, ready?
The artist is wealthy and powerful and is wondering if people are trying to take him down or commit crime against him as he walks down the street.


And zoomin' with the cameras like I'm dickin' down Halle Berry
The paparazzi are following the artist relentlessly, like he is doing something scandalous with actress Halle Berry.


My money help me do things that you niggas can't believe
The artist's wealth allows him to do things that other people can only imagine, like purchase expensive items or experiences.


Like purchase persons, places or them things that you can't conceive
The artist can even purchase people or places that might be inaccessible to others due to his wealth.


Like interactin' with women the caliber of Janet
The artist can interact with women of the same caliber and success as Janet Jackson, a famous singer and performer.


I sit and master my vision and massacre the planet (2hoa!)
The artist is very confident in his abilities to master his creativity and go beyond his limits. He uses 'massacring' the planet as another metaphor for his success and creative domination.


I hope you niggas know just what it is
The artist knows that other people are jealous or don't understand his success or viewpoint.


While I'm countin' my paper, niggas know I'm handlin' my biz (ok)
While the artist is counting his money, others know he is very good at taking care of his business and success.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Lavell Crump

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@testier9574

Who’s still bumping this in 2024?πŸ”₯🐐

@lankastai

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@bradlevesque556

Why am I jus hearing this in 2024?

@broskimojo7878

Y’all be saying β€œStarted from the bottom” I be saying β€œStarted out hustling” πŸ’―πŸ’ͺ

@davidreddic1196

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@emanuelmenendez2486

Shheeeeessshhh underrated comment right here.

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@TheHehe1223

David Banner is always underappreciated

@anniem.670

I remember being in like 8th grade when the Carter 3 dropped, listened to this album over and over an ever since then he's been my favorite rapper. Long Live Wayne! Happy Birthday To The Best Rapper Alive.

@juliusrikat4503

Annie M. this was on my MySpace playlist and my ringtone when they had they Motorola Razor. old days fam.

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