LMFAO has also been featured on many other songs, including the remix of the songs Love Lockdown by Kanye West and LoveGame by Lady Gaga, Gettin' Over You by David Guetta, and Outta Your Mind by Lil Jon. Both artists are related to Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, Redfoo is his son and Sky Blu is his nephew.
LMFAO is a Grammy-nominated group from Hollywood, California. Though influential in the electro/hip-hop scene, DJ/rappers Redfoo and Sky Blu call their sound (and brand) “Party Rock.”
The group’s name was inspired by an online conversation with Grandma Goodfoot, Sky Blu’s grandmother. After telling her they were considering calling their group “Sexy Dudes”, she responded with, “LMFAO.”
While Redfoo (“Foo”) and Sky Blu (“Sky”) have been making music most of their lives, they got their start as a group shortly before the Winter Music Conference (WMC) in 2006. The duo (Sky Blu is Redfoo’s nephew) was involved in the electro scene, making their own brand of music out of their home studio. The excitement surrounding WMC, held in Miami, inspired the now legendary saying, “I’m In Miami Bitch.” The phrase, which really describes a state of mind, led to LMFAO’s first hit song. “Miami” became an anthem not only for LMFAO, but for party people everywhere. Much like the group, the song is all about having fun.
Since then, LMFAO churned out several hit singles, including “La La La”, which debuted as #61 on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Shots” featuring Lil’ Jon. The group produced remixes of hit songs by artists such as Kanye West and longtime friends, the Black Eyed Peas. “Im In Miami Bitch” is the theme song for reality TV show “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami” and appeared in commercials for “CSI: Miami.” Their song “Get Crazy” is the theme song for hit MTV reality show “Jersey Shore.”
On July 7, 2009, LMFAO released their debut album, Party Rock.
The group headlined a sold-out, two- month tour of the U.S. and Canada, the Party Rock Tour, featuring Shwayze, Far East Movement, Paradiso Girls and Space Cowboy. They are touring the U.S. in Spring 2010 with the Black Eyed Peas.
In addition to music, LMFAO has their hands in various aspects of the industry, including everything from publishing to fashion. LMFAO’s clothing line, Party Rock, is available online at www.partyrocklife.com.
LMFAO also created their own social networking site, which can be found at www.partyrockpeople.com.
LMFAO is nominated for a Grammy for Best Electronica/Dance Album in 2009. They are working on their second album and plan to open the first Party Rock clothing store in 2010.
LMFAO are amazing artists.
I Don't Wanna Be
LMFAO Lyrics
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The people show me love
They say what's up
I say what's up
We say what's up, what's up
I get looks from the ladies,
Gaps from the dudes
No lenses checkered shoes
I got a drink in my hand
You know my favorite one
It's Red Bull and vodka
And n****, I'm faded as f***
And then I get those call
From my favorite hizzo
She screaming "Where the f*** you at?"
Baby girl I'm at the disco
I don't wanna be
What you want me to be
I don't wanna do
What you want me to do
Unless it's you baby
'Cause that's all I want
So come back stop messin' with my head
She was my summer love
Then it got serious
She moved back to her momma's
And got delirious
She went back with her ex
Kept me a secret
Then gets mad at me
When I go to the club and freak it
I don't know baby girl
What you talkin' 'bout
I'm dancing with her bud
You got his dick in your mouth
I ain't no side dish
I'm the main course
I ain't your side b****
Better decide b****
Before I find another
I'm a say this one more time
Before good-bye my lover
I don't wanna be
What you want me to be
And I don't wanna do
What you want me to do
Unless it's you baby
'Cause that's all I want
So come back stop messing with my head
I don't wanna be
What you want me to be
And I don't wanna do
What you want me to do
Unless it's you baby
'Cause that's all I want
So come back stop messing with my head
Eh, uh oh, put your hands up, put your hands up
Put your hands up, put your hands up, Sky Blu
I got this girl
She be my baby
She is my world
And drives me crazy
This ain't how it's supposed to be
I feel like you're trying to take control of me
I'm a man, but I can't glance at these
I can't grow my trees, I can't smoke my weed
Hey, that's how I roll
To the show then off to the club I go
You act like ? when I ? my hoe
Girl, I'm trying to superman the ho
I do like I do baby, that's how I do, baby
Me and my n***** RedFoo, baby
She said, "you crazy"
'Cause I don't wanna be
What you want me to be
I don't wanna do
What you want me to do
Unless it's you baby
'Cause that's all want
So come back stop messing with my head
The song "I Don't Wanna Be" by LMFAO is a story about a man who is tired of being controlled by his former lover. The song is about how he desires to live his life the way he wants and not follow anyone's orders. The lyrics reveal an attitude of independence and self-acceptance, as well as a desire to be respected for who one is. The opening lines indicate that the singer is well-known in the club scene and is used to receiving attention from everyone. Despite his reputation, he remains authentic to his 80s-inspired style, as he proudly wears checkered shoes with no lenses.
The story becomes more intimate when the singer references his summer love who moved back to her mother's house and started dating her ex-boyfriend. In the chorus, he makes it clear that he doesn't want to be anyone else but himself, except for when it comes to his lover. He emphasizes that he's tired of being manipulated and controlled, and he just wants his ex to come back, but without playing mind games.
The song's chorus is catchy and is repeated several times throughout the song, making it impossible for the listener not to be compelled to sing along. LMFAO's use of profanity in the lyrics was considered controversial when it was released in 2009. The group made use of autotune to create a robotic and futuristic sound, and the song's beat was upbeat and danceable.
Interesting facts about this song include that it was named as one of VH1's Top 40 Worst Songs Ever in 2014, despite being a huge commercial success at its time of release. The song has been used in several films and TV shows, such as the movie "Project X" and the TV series "The Vampire Diaries." The group behind the song, LMFAO, was made up of two members, Redfoo and SkyBlu, both of whom are related. The song reached the top 40 charts in several countries, including the US and UK.
Chords: The chords for this song consist of F, G, Am, and C.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk in the club
Upon entering the club premises
The people show me love
People greet me affectionately
They say what's up
They exchange pleasantries
I say what's up
I respond to their greetings
We say what's up, what's up
We continue to exchange pleasantries
I get looks from the ladies,
I receive admiring looks from women
Gaps from the dudes
Men seem to leave a physical distance between us
I'm dressed like it's the 80s
My clothes represent the style of the 1980s
No lenses checkered shoes
I have checkered shoes without lenses
I got a drink in my hand
I'm holding a beverage
You know my favorite one
It's a known fact that my preferred drink is one
It's Red Bull and vodka
My favorite drink contains both Red Bull and Vodka
And n****, I'm faded as f***
I'm inebriated
And then I get those call
I sometimes receive calls
From my favorite hizzo
From my preferred woman
She screaming "Where the f*** you at?"
She's asking my current location aggressively
Baby girl I'm at the disco
I'm currently at the disco
I don't wanna be
I don't desire to become
What you want me to be
What you desire of me
I don't wanna do
I don't desire to execute
What you want me to do
What you request of me
Unless it's you baby
Unless it pertains to you
'Cause that's all I want
That's all I desire
So come back stop messin' with my head
Please return and stop disturbing my mind
She was my summer love
She was my love interest during the summer season
Then it got serious
Then it became a serious relationship
She moved back to her momma's
She relocated back to her mother's place
And got delirious
And became irrational or confused mentally
She went back with her ex
She returned to her previous partner
Kept me a secret
She concealed my existence
Then gets mad at me
Then gets angry at me
When I go to the club and freak it
When I attend the club and engage in wild dancing
I don't know baby girl
I'm unsure, baby girl
What you talkin' 'bout
What are you talking about?
I'm dancing with her bud
I'm dancing with her friend (male)
You got his dick in your mouth
You're performing oral sex on him
I ain't no side dish
I'm not a subordinate
I'm the main course
I'm the focal point or main attraction
I ain't your side b****
I'm not your subservient woman
Better decide b****
You better decide, woman
Before I find another
Before I move on to someone else
I'm a say this one more time
I'm going to repeat myself
Before good-bye my lover
Before we part ways, my love
Eh, uh oh, put your hands up, put your hands up
An exclamation to put hands up
Put your hands up, put your hands up, Sky Blu
A reference to Sky Blu
I got this girl
I have this woman
She be my baby
She's my significant other
She is my world
She is my everything
And drives me crazy
And makes me lose sanity
This ain't how it's supposed to be
This isn't how it should be
I feel like you're trying to take control of me
I feel like you're attempting to manipulate me
I'm a man, but I can't glance at these
I'm a masculine figure, but I'm unable to gaze upon other women
I can't grow my trees, I can't smoke my weed
I'm unable to grow marijuana plants and smoke cannabis
Hey, that's how I roll
That's how I operate
To the show then off to the club I go
I'm going to a show and then heading off to a club
You act like ? when I ? my hoe
Unknown meaning due to unclear lyrics
Girl, I'm trying to superman the ho
I'm trying to engage in sexual activity with the woman
I do like I do baby, that's how I do, baby
I act as I always do, baby
Me and my n***** RedFoo, baby
RedFoo and I, baby
She said, "you crazy"
She implies that I'm irrational or insane
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEFAN GORDY, SKYLER GORDY
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