"LaLa" is the second single from Modern Love was released August 24, 2012. … Read Full Bio ↴"LaLa" is the second single from Modern Love was released August 24, 2012. "LaLa" was commissioned onto radio on August 17, 2012, one week before the official release. The song peaked at number 30 on the RIANZ New Zealand Singles Chart. The second single was originally meant to be "Bad Talk" after receiving funding for the music video by NZ On Air.

Lala
Kids of 88 Lyrics

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This place is overrated, your body blew my mind
I always fall into this temptation through the night
I never wanna do it, it happens everytime
I got no reason for this disaster frame of mind

Nice to meet you, might see you later
Come my way, be my motivator
Nice to meet you, might see you later

Come my way, be my motivator

I hate the consequences, they cut into my spine
Working on double vision, running with blinded eyes
No time to contemplate it, no time to realise
I'm getting right back to it, temptation every night

Nice to meet you, might see you later
Come my way, be my motivator
Nice to meet you, might see you later
Come my way, be my motivator

Ooh, ooh, yeah
Come my way, be my motivator
Ooh, ooh, yeah

Nice to meet you, might see you later
Come my way, be my motivator
Nice to meet you, might see you later
Come my way, be my motivator

Nice to meet you, might see you later
Come my way, be my motivator

Nice to meet you, might see you later
Come my way, be my motivator

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kids of 88's song LaLa describe the recurring temptation of falling into a situation that yields negative consequences. The singer grapples with the conflict of wanting something that he knows will end up badly. He describes the place as overrated and acknowledges that his actions are not justified, yet he cannot stop himself. The line "your body blew my mind" suggests that the temptation may involve a physical pleasure that he cannot resist, leading to the feeling of being out of control. The repetition of "nice to meet you, might see you later" implies that this is a fleeting encounter with someone and that it may happen again in the future. Despite the negative consequences and the conflict of feelings, the singer seems to be resigned to the situation, as he feels he has no reason for this "disaster frame of mind."

The song's lyrics can be open to interpretation as the situation described is ambiguous. The singer may be referring to substance abuse, a toxic relationship, or an addiction of some sort. The ambiguity allows the listener to relate to the song in their way and apply the lyrics to their own experiences. The chorus, "come my way, be my motivator," suggests that the singer may be seeking external motivation to stop himself from giving in to temptation. Overall, the song captures the inner turmoil of giving in to temptation despite the negative consequences and the desire for change.

Line by Line Meaning

This place is overrated, your body blew my mind
I don't think much of this place, but I was really attracted to you physically.

I always fall into this temptation through the night
I consistently give in to temptation at night.

I never wanna do it, it happens everytime
I don't want to give in, but I always do.

I got no reason for this disaster frame of mind
I don't have a specific reason for feeling this way.

Nice to meet you, might see you later
It was a pleasure meeting you, we might see each other again.