L.A.B made their name on the live stages of New Zealand and won Radio New Zealand’s publicly-voted Best Live Act of 2019, with this reputation seeing them play to over 200,000 people that year. Their fourth album, L.A.B IV in 2020 debuted at Number One on the Official Album Charts, while single ‘Why Oh Why’ reached Number One on the Official Top 40 Singles Chart. Their hit single ‘In The Air’ peaked at Number One in 2020, and has remained in the charts ever since. L.A.B’s success story continues - selling-out arenas and stadiums, dominating the charts, and being awarded People's Choice and Best Roots Artist at the 2020 Aotearoa Music Awards.
2021 saw L.A.B headline a number of festivals across NZ, alongside sold-out arena and stadium shows in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington & New Plymouth. Their new album, L.A.B V, is their fifth in five years, and has again reached Number One in New Zealand.
L.A.B continue to assert themselves as one of NZ’s hardest-working acts, with no signs of slowing down. 2022 has already seen them perform three huge summer shows in New Zealand, including shows at Hagley Park in Christchurch and at Auckland’s iconic Western Springs. March/April 2022 saw L.A.B perform marquee sets at the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest & WOMADelaide Festivals, and play five capacity shows to over 30,000 people, including shows at HOTA Gold Coast, Fremantle Park and more.
What the Hell
L.A.B. Lyrics
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Unfair, wrong system, na mean
Kick it
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
오에오 오에 get on, get on, get on, get on ha
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
오에오 오에 get on, get on, get on, get on ha
수많은 침묵들이 진실들을 가리고
가식에 탈을 쓰고 무관심뿐인 말이 곧
아이들을 하나둘씩
홀로 남겨 상처들은 다 가둬두지
죄는 있는데 죄인이 없다는 게 말이 돼
말이 없는 자와 사는 자
차이가 이리도 많이 나는데
누가 손을 잡아줄까
이 세계는 굴복하는 자와
정복하는 자가 너무 달라
No way, no way 내 목을 조여와
소리쳐도 그 누구도 날 구해주지 않는걸
Mayday mayday 난 숨이 막혀와
뿌리쳐도 맞서 봐도
오 너넌 너넌 넌 왜
What the hell you do
그대로 돌려 줄 거야 oh oh
널 찾아내겠어 기다려 세상 끝까지
What the hell you do
죽어도 갚아 줄 거야 oh oh
두고 봐 언젠가 너 너 너 너
You're gonna break down
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
오에오 오에 get on, get on, get on, get on ha
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
오에오 오에 get on, get on, get on, get on ha (yeah)
힘이 세상을 지배하는 문제
도대체 약육강식이 뭔데
왜 돈으로 선과 악을 나누고
약자들을 죽여 이건 비겁한 전쟁
Hey can you feel this
보이지 않는 손들이 널 맘대로 움직이는 현실
진실들은 묻혀 TV와 라디오는
스캔들에 내게 안대를 붙여
No way no way 내 목을 조여와
소리쳐도 그 누구도
날 구해주지 않는걸
Mayday mayday 난 숨이 막혀와
뿌리쳐도 맞서 봐도
오 너넌 너넌 넌 왜
What the hell you do
그대로 돌려 줄 거야 oh oh
널 찾아내겠어 기다려 세상 끝까지
What the hell you do
죽어도 갚아 줄 거야 oh oh
두고 봐 언젠가 너 너 너 너
You're gonna break down
감히 누가 맘대로 우릴 대변해 (집어쳐)
하늘높이 날아올라봐
널 비추는 rainbow (we are)
너의 힘을 세상에 외쳐
이 노랠 가슴에 새겨
Cash rules everything around me
모두 깨 부셔 다 바꿔 we rock on
What the hell you do
그대로 돌려 줄 거야 oh oh
널 찾아내겠어 기다려 세상 끝까지
What the hell you do
죽어도 갚아 줄 거야 oh oh
두고 봐 언젠가 너 너 너 너
You're gonna break down
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
오에오 오에 get on, get on, get on, get on, ha
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
오에오 오에
세상을 뒤 바꿔 니가 가진 그 권리
이젠 멀리멀리 니 목소리가 퍼지도록
Fallin' fallin' 진실들을 향해 for one
The lyrics of L.A.B.'s song "What the Hell" touch on themes of injustice, hypocrisy, and the struggle for power. The opening lines express frustration and dissatisfaction with the current state of the world and the unfair systems in place. The lyrics suggest that there are countless silences that hide the truth, and people wear masks of indifference, leaving children alone and their wounds unattended. The song questions the notion that there can be guilt without sinners and highlights the stark difference between those who live without words and those who conquer. It expresses a desire for someone to hold their hand in a world where those who submit and those who conquer are so different.
Despite the frustration and desperation expressed, the chorus of the song encourages resilience and determination. It states that no matter what, they will find a way to turn things around and seek justice. The lyrics suggest that there will come a time when the ones who caused harm will have to face the consequences and break down.
The second verse delves into the issue of power and the dominance it holds over the world. It questions the concept of survival of the fittest and criticizes the division of good and evil based on wealth. The song highlights the cowardice of killing the weak in a war that is unfair. It mentions the manipulation of truth through media and the hidden hands that move things behind the scenes.
The bridge of the song calls for empowerment and unity. It challenges anyone who tries to speak on their behalf and encourages them to rise above and let their strength be seen. The lyrics mention a rainbow that shines upon them, symbolizing hope and resilience. The song concludes by emphasizing the importance of speaking out for truth, breaking away from the control of money, and transforming the world.
Overall, "What the Hell" is a powerful song that explores themes of injustice, hypocrisy, and the fight for power. It calls for resilience, unity, and the quest for justice and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time
It has been a significant amount of time.
Unfair, wrong system, na mean
Referring to a corrupt and unjust system, you know what I mean.
Kick it
Let's start this.
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
Oh yeah oh yeah, you have to take control of your life.
오에오 오에 get on, get on, get on, get on ha
Oh yeah oh yeah, let's go, get on, get on, get on, get on.
수많은 침묵들이 진실들을 가리고
Numerous silences hide the truths.
가식에 탈을 쓰고 무관심뿐인 말이 곧
Wearing a mask of pretense, empty words of indifference are soon.
아이들을 하나둘씩
One by one, the children.
홀로 남겨 상처들은 다 가둬두지
Left alone, the wounds are all imprisoned.
죄는 있는데 죄인이 없다는 게 말이 돼
There is guilt, but saying there is no wrongdoer makes no sense.
말이 없는 자와 사는 자
Those who have no voice and those who live.
차이가 이리도 많이 나는데
The difference is so significant.
누가 손을 잡아줄까
Who will lend a hand?
이 세계는 굴복하는 자와
In this world, those who submit and
정복하는 자가 너무 달라
those who conquer are too different.
No way, no way 내 목을 조여와
No way, no way, it's choking me.
소리쳐도 그 누구도 날 구해주지 않는걸
Even if I shout, no one will come to rescue me.
Mayday mayday 난 숨이 막혀와
Mayday mayday, I'm suffocating.
뿌리쳐도 맞서 봐도
Even if I push back and stand against it.
오 너넌 너넌 넌 왜
Oh, why are you like this?
What the hell you do
What on earth are you doing?
그대로 돌려 줄 거야 oh oh
I will return it just as it is.
널 찾아내겠어 기다려 세상 끝까지
I will find you, wait for me until the end of the world.
죽어도 갚아 줄 거야 oh oh
Even if it costs me my life, I will repay.
두고 봐 언젠가 너 너 너 너
Just wait and see, someday you, you, you, you
You're gonna break down
You will eventually fall apart.
힘이 세상을 지배하는 문제
The issue of power dominating the world.
도대체 약육강식이 뭔데
What does survival of the fittest really mean?
왜 돈으로 선과 악을 나누고
Why do we divide good and evil with money?
약자들을 죽여 이건 비겁한 전쟁
Killing the weak, this is a cowardly war.
Hey can you feel this
Hey, can you sense this?
보이지 않는 손들이 널 맘대로 움직이는 현실
The unseen hands manipulate you freely in reality.
진실들은 묻혀 TV와 라디오는
The truths are buried, TV and radio
스캔들에 내게 안대를 붙여
Blindfold me with scandals.
No way no way 내 목을 조여와
No way, no way, it's choking me.
소리쳐도 그 누구도 날 구해주지 않는걸
Even if I shout, no one will come to rescue me.
Mayday mayday 난 숨이 막혀와
Mayday mayday, I'm suffocating.
뿌리쳐도 맞서 봐도
Even if I push back and stand against it.
오 너넌 너넌 넌 왜
Oh, why are you like this?
What the hell you do
What on earth are you doing?
그대로 돌려 줄 거야 oh oh
I will return it just as it is.
널 찾아내겠어 기다려 세상 끝까지
I will find you, wait for me until the end of the world.
죽어도 갚아 줄 거야 oh oh
Even if it costs me my life, I will repay.
두고 봐 언젠가 너 너 너 너
Just wait and see, someday you, you, you, you
You're gonna break down
You will eventually fall apart.
감히 누가 맘대로 우릴 대변해 (집어쳐)
Who dares to speak on our behalf (shut them off)
하늘높이 날아올라봐
Fly up into the sky.
널 비추는 rainbow (we are)
The rainbow that illuminates you (we are).
너의 힘을 세상에 외쳐
Shout out your strength to the world.
이 노랠 가슴에 새겨
Engrave this song in your heart.
Cash rules everything around me
Money controls everything around me.
모두 깨 부셔 다 바꿔 we rock on
Break everything, change it all, we rock on.
오에오 오에 gotta get your life woo
Oh yeah oh yeah, you have to take control of your life.
오에오 오에 get on, get on, get on, get on, ha
Oh yeah oh yeah, let's go, get on, get on, get on, get on.
세상을 뒤 바꿔 니가 가진 그 권리
Change the world, the rights you possess.
이젠 멀리멀리 니 목소리가 퍼지도록
Now, let your voice spread far and wide.
Fallin' fallin' 진실들을 향해 for one
Fallin' fallin', towards the truths, for one.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Su Suk Park, In Woo Park, Yong Guk Bang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anna Winther
Nice! Awesome one L.A B!!! ☺👍🏻
Slickwun Banghouse
Y'all are on bloody awesome
Jay Westerland
Yo 2021 lock down in Sydney sucks but this song is a vibe 🔥🔥🔥
L.A.B.
cheers jay!
Um Bum
Release that new stuff mbros, been thirsty Thursday for to long
Simon Groove
This is a good one! Much aroha
Jesse Hofmans
Nice
Sean Mcconville
This is sick.
prematol
Awsome again. wow
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