YOLO
Ida Lafontaine Lyrics


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I get the buzz just because
I am livin life
to the max yeah
in-fact I don't compromise
happiness and no less
I aint stoppin on
overdrive
so whats up
whats up
I can't get enough
so real I wanna do it again
so what
so what
I'm young and on top
i came to play
i came win
you only live once
you only live
you only live once
you only live
so breathe in the love
and never let go
you only live once
you only live once
Once!
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Once
Oh Oh Oh Oh
so breathe in the love
and never let go
You only live once
You only live once
Once
Drop the Bomb
watch it blow
you'll be hypnotized
you can get what you want
there is always light
at the end of the day in the darkest night
so what
so what
I'm young and on top
I came to play
I came win
you only live once
you only live
you only live once
you only live
so breathe in the love
and never let go
you only live once
you only live once
Once
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Once
Oh Oh Oh Oh
so breathe in the love
and never let go
you only live once
you only live once
Listen to me
Yo Lo
Yo Lo Lo
Yo Lo
Yo Lo
Yo Lo
Yo Lo Lo
Yo Lo
Yo Looo
Once
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Once
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Once
Oh Oh Oh Oh
You only live once
you only live
you only live once
you only live
so breathe in the love
and never let go
you only live once
you only live once
you only live once
you only live
you only live once
you only live
so breathe in the love
and never let go
you only live




Yeah! you only live
Once!

Overall Meaning

The song "YOLO" by Ida Lafontaine is a musical expression of the joie de vivre, depicting the carefree and adventurous spirit of the youth who believes in living life to the fullest. The lyrics are focused on the idea that one should seize the day and enjoy every moment of life, as we only get one chance to live it. Ida encourages the listener to embrace happiness and never compromise on their dreams. She highlights that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, even in the darkest of nights. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of taking in the love and never letting go, as life is precious and should be cherished.


The first verse of the song stresses living life to the fullest and avoiding any compromise, and the second verse talks about the rewards of being strong-hearted and the importance of positivity. The pre-chorus lines "so what, so what, I'm young and on top, I came to play, I came to win" encourages listeners to aim big and reach for the skies. In the bridge, she repeats the phrase "YOLO" to remind listeners that life should be lived with enthusiasm and passion, and every moment should be treasured.


In summary, the song inspires the youth to live life without regrets, be strong, and pursue their dreams relentlessly. It is a musical reminder that every moment is a gift, and we should make the most of it.


Line by Line Meaning

I get the buzz just because
I feel a thrill because


I am livin life
I am experiencing life to the fullest


to the max yeah
in the most extreme way


in-fact I don't compromise
I don't settle for less


happiness and no less
only happiness will do


I aint stoppin on
I won't slow down


overdrive
pushing harder than ever


so whats up
what's happening?


I can't get enough
I need more


so real I wanna do it again
it was so authentic, I want to experience it again


so what
who cares


I'm young and on top
I am in my prime


i came to play
I am here to enjoy myself


i came win
I am here to succeed


you only live once
you have only one life to live


you only live
you only exist


so breathe in the love
absorb the love around you


and never let go
don't release it


Once!
one time only


Oh Oh Oh Oh
vocalization, no meaning


Drop the Bomb
make an explosive impact


watch it blow
observe the impact


you'll be hypnotized
you will be captivated


you can get what you want
you have the ability to obtain your desires


there is always light
there is always hope


at the end of the day in the darkest night
when things seem the bleakest


Listen to me
pay attention to what I am saying


Yo Lo
an abbreviation of You only live once


Yo Lo Lo
repeated abbreviation of You only live once


Yo Lo
an abbreviation of You only live once


Yo Lo
an abbreviation of You only live once


Yo Lo
an abbreviation of You only live once


Yo Lo Lo
repeated abbreviation of You only live once


Yo Lo
an abbreviation of You only live once


Yo Looo
prolonged abbreviation of You only live once


Yeah! you only live
emphasizes that you have only one life to live


Once!
one time only




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