La La La
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Tommy Mattola, lives on the road

He lost his lady, two months ago

Maybe he'll find her, maybe he won't

Oh wonder that love
Brothers try to pass me, but none could match me

No girl can freak me, I'm just too nasty

Lost on the dance floors, I'll attack you all

Snuck through the back door, guess who they saw?

Goldie and Ghost, Black African rose

Star-studded low lenses, plus the mural was dope

Airbrush W B's, stop

(Shake your body, body)

And cop a couple of these

(She's a hottie, hottie)

Scottfree and Chauncey, very upset

They're sick and tired of living in debt

Tired of roaches and tired of rats

I know they are over

One in the head, I'm fed, this is how we're doin'

Put a Ruff Ryder on my dick, bust right through them

Come out your shirt, insert the party rhyme

Fine Dr. Bizerk, Bacardi lime

We passin' it, takes the shake your Calvin Klein

Before the floor gets moist, taste and follow mine

Swallow nine, model dimes from Bahamas

Slim Doo-Doo makers stuffed inside pajamas

They'll take all your rhymes with a Colgate smile, hey baby

They'll love you one second, then hate you the next

Oh ain't it crazy baby, yeah

Tony's his name, the undefeated champion, yeah

(Blow 'em down God)

Now he's alone, he's just the king of his throne

(Yeah, aha)

Always will be my friend, Ghostface Killah

(Truly yours, peace boo)

Ghostface, Ghostface Killah

Ghostface, Ghostface Killah

Ghostface, Ghostface Killah





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to La La La by Ghostface Killah are a reflection of the artist's experiences and observations of the world around him. The song begins by introducing Tommy Mattola, a man who has lost his lady and is now living on the road. The lyrics ponder whether he will ever find her again, painting a picture of how elusive love can be. Ghostface Killah then switches to describing his own persona as a rapper, boasting that he is unmatched by his peers and too nasty for any girl to handle. He describes himself as a confident dancer who can attack anyone on the dance floor.


The second verse of the song is a mix of the surreal and the mundane, with references to famous people, artists and brand names. Goldie and Ghost are described as "Black African rose[s] " and "star-studded low lenses", which are then contrasted with visions of debt, roaches, and rats. The imagery is gritty and colorful, with Ghostface Killah painting a picture of a world that is both heartless and exciting at the same time.


In the final verse, Ghostface Killah returns to his boasts, describing himself as undefeated, while also recognizing that he is alone. The outro features a repetition of the name "Ghostface Killah", an affirmation of his identity and brand. The lyrics to La La La are a poetic reflection of the artist's experiences, observations, and aspirations, and display the unique blend of braggadocio and vulnerability that characterizes Ghostface Killah's work.




Line by Line Meaning

Tommy Mattola, lives on the road
Tommy Mattola is a traveler.


He lost his lady, two months ago
He recently broke up with his girlfriend.


Maybe he'll find her, maybe he won't
He's uncertain about getting back together with his ex-girlfriend.


Oh wonder that love
It's a natural thing to feel in case of heartbreak.


Brothers try to pass me, but none could match me
He's confident that he's better than his peers who tried to compete with him.


No girl can freak me, I'm just too nasty
He's proud of his sexual prowess and no woman could impress him.


Lost on the dance floors, I'll attack you all
He's a great dancer and could beat anyone on the dance floor.


Snuck through the back door, guess who they saw?
He entered through the back door and surprised everyone.


Goldie and Ghost, Black African rose
Goldie and Ghost are his partners, and he refers to his Black girlfriend as an African rose.


Star-studded low lenses, plus the mural was dope
He likes his sunglasses and thinks that the mural they saw was cool.


Airbrush W B's, stop
He appreciates customized W B's sneakers.


(Shake your body, body)
He wants people to dance.


And cop a couple of these
He encourages people to buy his products.


(She's a hottie, hottie)
He refers to an attractive woman.


Scottfree and Chauncey, very upset
His friends Scottfree and Chauncey are unhappy.


They're sick and tired of living in debt
They're exhausted from being in debt.


Tired of roaches and tired of rats
They're fed up with living in a place where the bugs and rodents are present.


I know they are over
He knows they've had enough of their current situation.


One in the head, I'm fed, this is how we're doin'
He has a gun and thinks that this is how he's going to run things for a while.


Put a Ruff Ryder on my dick, bust right through them
Ruff Ryder is his preferred brand for condoms, and he's ready to have sex with them on.


Come out your shirt, insert the party rhyme
He's asking people to get excited and dance along.


Fine Dr. Bizerk, Bacardi lime
Dr. Bizerk is a great guy, and he likes Bacardi lime.


We passin' it, takes the shake your Calvin Klein
They're passing around something and telling people to move/shake their bodies.


Before the floor gets moist, taste and follow mine
He's telling people to follow him and dance before the dancefloor gets too wet.


Swallow nine, model dimes from Bahamas
He's flirting with beautiful women from the Bahamas and wants to hook up with them.


Slim Doo-Doo makers stuffed inside pajamas
He's referring to beautiful women who wear tight clothes to accentuate their curves.


They'll take all your rhymes with a Colgate smile, hey baby
Beautiful women will easily charm men and may use them for personal gain.


They'll love you one second, then hate you the next
They may give love but then quickly take it away.


Oh ain't it crazy baby, yeah
It's just insane.


Tony's his name, the undefeated champion, yeah
Tony is an unbeatable champion.


(Blow 'em down God)
He's asking God to help him defeat his enemies.


Now he's alone, he's just the king of his throne
He's currently alone and feels like he's the king of his world.


(Yeah, aha)
He's excited and having fun.


Always will be my friend, Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah is a loyal friend.


(Truly yours, peace boo)
He's sending love and respect.


Ghostface, Ghostface Killah
Referring to himself using his stage name.


Ghostface, Ghostface Killah
Referring to himself using his stage name.


Ghostface, Ghostface Killah
Referring to himself using his stage name.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: August Darnell, Lawrence Parker, Stony Browder

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@asonunique3168

I'm from a place where fish was made
Cordoroy Baley's, sportin' those Rakim caves
Rakeem came, high self asteem promised me
A moment in life, just to wreck yall lames
Throw the Tec to your brain, puttin' the best to shame
This is Theodore, best to tuck those Dana Dane's
See me comin' (Blaow!) start runnin' and (Blaow! Blaow!)
Aiyo... (Blaow! Blaow! Blaow!)
Who them fly niggas when we walk through the party
Pimp talk with the Mac strapped to our body
Bartender's nervous, afraid to serve us, bad service
Un-smacked him on purpose and see this drunk come and berp us
Paper chasers, Starky stayed up in the makings
Theodore conquer the four devils wit the patience
Cellphones is blowin', the crews not available
Ask 'Donna, word in the town, we the realest dudes
We don't need no diamonds rings
All we need is a drum, like, fuck it, he can rhyme, I'll sing
And in my Yankee hat, you can drop five beans
And then run back to momma, like, all I know is
Holla holla holla if you want to, I love you (Oh, baby please now)
Holla holla holla if you want to, I love you
When I walk through any function
You bet your ass that the four five I'll cook, fuck your wack looks
Fuck platinum, fuck, let me show ya'll crooks
This is legit rap, I.R.S. can suck my books
I'm a family man, Clan mixed with Theodore
My boots hang over the telephone wires on Broad'
Word to MetLife, Tony got insurance on his mics
Smoke mad shit and still got endurance when he fight
Both hands clusty, bank account dusty!
Ever, say, my name, again, you pussy!
Like, an angry, cripple, man, don't push me!
Don't believe the kid, listen to me
Holla holla holla if you want to, I love you (Oh baby)
Holla holla holla if you want to, I love you
Dirty told me to rock the spot (Yeah)
Freak the beats cause the streets is raw (Go 'head)
Don't believe what you see, just watch (True)
Speak to the seeds, give 'em lead on jobs (Come on)
Educate, keep it peace wit Gods (That's right)
In return, happiness in globs (Yeah)
We see the future like a psychic's palm
The things I'm saying are true
And the way I explain them to you, yes to you
Listen to me
Holla holla holla if you want to, I love you (Oh you are my mother's fave now)
Holla holla holla if you want to, I love you (C'mon take my hand)



All comments from YouTube:

@mhaze210

i love how this song doesnt ruin a classic...just embraces it.

@blubastud

I feel like Griselda built an entire label around the sound of this album, lol.

@ROCKAHOLIC816

Benny the butcher! Westsidegunn 🔥🔥🔥

@Rensational

Westside used the same sample on his newest album I think

@michael.9615

@@Rensational which song is that?! I need to hear it!!

@stanberry2660

They did

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@monogee

VERZUZ BROUGHT ME HERE!!!

@dawb86

Maaaaannn... when Dirty's voice comes on in the background during the last verse it's like his spirit was talking to us. Crazy cause that album came out earlier in the same year he passed...

@thecouch5404

It's ok welcome 🙂

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