La La Land
Demi Lovato攀 Lyrics
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I still have my moments.
Baby, that's just me.
I'm not a supermodel
I still eat McDonald's.
Baby, that's just me.
Of losing everything.
Because of where I
Had my start and,
Where I made my name.
But everything's the same
In a la la land machine. Machine.
Who said I can't wear my
Converse with my dress?
Oh, baby, that's just me!
And who said I can't be single
I have to go out and mingle
Baby, that's not me.
No, no.
Well, some may say I need to be afraid
Of losing everything.
Because of where I
Had my start and,
Where I made my name.
But everything's the same
In a la la land machine. Machine.
Tell me do you feel the way I feel
Cause nothing else is real
In the la-la land appeal.
Well, some may say I need to be afraid
Of losing everything.
Because of where I
Had my start and,
Where I made my name.
But everything's the same
In a la la land machine. Machine.
Well, I'm not gonna change
In a la la land machine
Well I will stay the same
In la la land
Machine
I won't change anything of my life
(I won't change anything of my life)
I'm staying myself tonight
(I'm staying myself tonight)
The opening lines of Demi Lovato's "La La Land" express a duality within herself that is maintained throughout the song. She speaks of being confident while still having moments of weakness. The following lines illustrate the point further by conveying the message that she doesn't conform to stereotypes or industry expectations of female pop stars. She is confident but still does things on her own terms. She doesn't try to be the perfect supermodel, and she eats McDonald's, something that is so common but often not flaunted by those in the public spotlight. By doing so, she is being true to herself.
The chorus of the song reveals that the confidence that Demi Lovato portrays is often seen as insecurity by some people. The lyrics talk about people talking about her negatively, saying that she should be more afraid of losing everything she has now because of her "start" and "name" rather than being true to herself. The song explains that everything is the same in the "la la land machine" situation in which everyone must be put in a mold and conform to society's expectations, whereas Demi Lovato doesn't want to live her life that way.
Line by Line Meaning
I am confident, but
I am self-assured, yet
I still have my moments.
I still experience times of doubt.
Baby, that's just me.
But that's just part of who I am.
I'm not a supermodel
I don't conform to traditional beauty standards
I still eat McDonald's.
I still indulge in fast food.
Well, some may say I need to be afraid
Of losing everything.
Because of where I
Had my start and,
Where I made my name.
But everything's the same
In a la la land machine. Machine.
There are those who think I should be scared of losing it all. Because of the place I come from and where I've succeeded. But in reality, everything remains the same in a shallow, superficial world.
Who said I can't wear my
Converse with my dress?
Who decreed that I can't pair sneakers with a fancier outfit?
Oh, baby, that's just me!
That's just my personal style, nothing more.
And who said I can't be single
I have to go out and mingle
Baby, that's not me.
No, no.
Who said that being single isn't an acceptable way to live? That's not who I am, and I won't pretend otherwise.
Tell me do you feel the way I feel
Cause nothing else is real
In the la-la land appeal.
Do you also feel like nothing else matters except gaining superficial popularity?
Well, I'm not gonna change
In a la la land machine
Well I will stay the same
In la la land
Machine
I refuse to be molded into something I'm not in this inauthentic world. I'll remain true to myself.
I won't change anything of my life
(I won't change anything of my life)
I'm staying myself tonight
(I'm staying myself tonight)
I won't allow this false world to alter my way of living. I'll be true to myself no matter what.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: JOSEPH JONAS, NICHOLAS JONAS, PAUL KEVIN II JONAS, DEMITRIA LOVATO
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