La La La
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Oh
Yeah

Ooh, la, la, la
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Yeah)
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la (Come on)
Reggae dancin'

Went down to the park
Everything was dark, oh, yeah, yeah, all of a sudden
On came the lights
And everything was feeling right

The people started dancing
They call me over to join in
They said, “JT, don't ya feel good, man?”
Come on and join the reggae jam, I heard them singin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Hey, hey, day)
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin' (It's a reggae get down)

Ooh, la, la, la (Ooh)
Let's go dancin' (Get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes)
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Woo)
Let's go dancin' (Get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes)
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

I wanna get to know you
Come on let's reggae down, oh, yeah, yeah
Get better acquainted
So that everything will be fine, hey, lady, listen

Hey, baby, what's your name?
Is it a Misses or is it miss, eh
If you're by yourself I'd like to take you for a ride
We could check the scene and reggae down, and we'll be singin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Woo)
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la, (Come on let's go)
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Ooh)
Let's go dancin' (Get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes)
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Ooh)
Let's go dancin' (Go get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes)
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

Oh, it's a special [Occasion]
Such a happy [Occasion]
It's a special [Occasion]
Such a happy [Occasion]

(You wanna come dancin') Ooh, la, la, la [Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah]
Let's go dancin' (Reggae dancin')
Ooh, la, la, la [Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah]
Reggae dancin' (Do you wanna come dancin')

Ooh, la, la, la [Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah]
Let's go dancin' (Reggae dancin')
Ooh, la, la, la [Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah]
Reggae dancin'

Now we on the floor
Gimme, gimme some more, oh, yeah, yeah
The world is yours for dancin', yeah
The music makes for a little romancin'

I heard her say, “Get, get your dancin' shoes”
“It's anyone's party”
Come on and get your dancin' shoe, yeah
If you wanna join, join the jam, yeah
Just let that music take you, can't you hear ‘em singing

Ooh, la, la, la
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la (We are reggae)
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la
Let's go dancin'
Ooh, la, la, la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, yeah)
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Ooh)
Let's go dancin' (Get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes)
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

Ooh, la, la, la (Woo)
Let's go dancin' (Go get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes)
Ooh, la, la, la
Reggae dancin'

It's a special [Occasion]
Such a happy [Occasion]
It's a special [Occasion]
Such a happy [Occasion]

I wanna go dancin' with you
I wanna go dancin' with you, baby
I wanna go dancin' with you
I wanna go dancin' with you, baby

Let's go dance, dancin'
Let's go dance, ooh, hoo
Let's go dance, dancin'
Let's go dance

It's a special [Occasion]
Such a happy [Occasion]

It's a special [Occasion]
Such a happy [Occasion]

Overall Meaning

"La La La" is a song about the joy of dancing and specifically reggae dancing. The artist paints a picture of a dark and gloomy park which suddenly lights up with the arrival of dancing people, beckoning him to join in on their reggae dancing. As the song progresses, he expresses his desire to get to know a lady he's spotted, with whom he hopes to share a dance. The lyrics express the feeling of abandon and letting go of oneself to the music, as the artist invites all to come and join in on the dancing, making for a happy and special occasion.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation for what is to come

Yeah
Indicating agreement or enthusiasm

Ooh, la, la, la
An expression of pleasure or attraction

Let's go dancin'
Inviting the listener to participate in a joyful activity

Reggae dancin'
A specific type of dance associated with the Caribbean music genre of reggae

Went down to the park
The singer traveled to a public space

Everything was dark, oh, yeah, yeah, all of a sudden
The atmosphere changed suddenly from being dreary to lively

On came the lights
Illumination was added to the previously dark space

And everything was feeling right
The mood became positive and enjoyable

The people started dancing
The crowd began to move rhythmically to the music

They call me over to join in
The singer was invited to participate in the dancing

Come on and join the reggae jam, I heard them singin'
Urge to be part of a lively group dance to reggae music

Ooh, la, la, la (Hey, hey, day)
Musical phrase of enjoyment and excitement

Let's go dancin' (Get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes)
Pleasant and encouraging exhortation to enjoy the activity

I wanna get to know you
Destined to get more familiar with somebody

Come on let's reggae down, oh, yeah, yeah
Inviting someone to dance together to reggae music

Get better acquainted
Fostering improved familiarity with someone

So that everything will be fine, hey, lady, listen
Expressing desire for positive outcomes that require attentive listening to the singer

Hey, baby, what's your name?
Friendly introduction and primary information-seeking

Is it a Misses or is it miss, eh
Enquiry and distinction between marital and single status

We could check the scene and reggae down, and we'll be singin'
Suggesting a fun and engaging way to spend time together and share experiences

It's a special [Occasion]
The event is significant and worthy of celebration

Such a happy [Occasion]
The mood is joyful and positive

(You wanna come dancin') Ooh, la, la, la [Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah]
Invitation to enjoy the moment and dance together

Now we on the floor
The dancers have moved to the dancing area

Gimme, gimme some more, oh, yeah, yeah
Request to continue the enjoyable activity

The world is yours for dancin', yeah
An empowering statement that invites the listener to enjoy the moment and let loose

The music makes for a little romancin'
The music and atmosphere create an amorous vibe

“Get, get your dancin' shoes”
Friendly reminder to come prepared and be ready to dance

It's anyone's party”
Everyone is invited and welcome to participate

If you wanna join, join the jam, yeah
Encouragement to join in on the fun and dance

Just let that music take you, can't you hear ‘em singing
An appealing statement that encourages one to enjoy the moment and let the music move them

I wanna go dancin' with you
An expression of eagerness to dance and enjoy the activity with another person

Let's go dance, dancin'
An invitation to get up and dance

Let's go dance, ooh, hoo
An exclamation of enjoyment and excitement for the activity

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMIR BAYYAN, CLAYDES SMITH, CLIFFORD JR. ADAMS, CURTIS WILLIAMS, EUMIR DEODATO, GEORGE BROWN, JAMES TAYLOR, JAMES WARREN TAYLOR, MICHAEL RAY, ROBERT BELL, ROBERT MICKENS, ROBERT SPIKE MICKENS, RONALD BELL, RONALD NATHAN BELL

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