If there are any doubters about the influence of the Internet on the changi… Read Full Bio ↴If there are any doubters about the influence of the Internet on the changing landscape of the music industry, the story of singer-songwriter LaLa Romero will change their minds. Born, Casey Romero, LaLa’s fate was to be anything but a pop music star or, at least conventional wisdom said so. After all, a girl from the largely Latino neighborhoods of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley with talent might impress a few friends and family, but who outside the neighborhood would ever hear her?

LaLa’s passion for music started at an early age. “Growing up in a big crazy family, music was all that I had that was mine! MY thoughts, MY feelings MY songs… there was no other place for me to express my dreams & frustrations.” That expression grew into a career aspiration. By the time she graduated high school she thought she was poised to take the world by storm. Unfortunately things didn’t fall into place overnight. Beautiful, talented, and interesting, yet many executives tried to make her fit a model that just wasn’t right. “I've been in girl groups & had solo deals where I was limited and misunderstood- the ‘token “spicy” Latina’. There' aren’t many dimensions to that girl, and I knew to be fully valued I was going to have to break down doors and be ‘the example’.”

In 2006, LaLa took control of the fate of her career and brought her music directly to people -- She built her MySpace page, and the music fans came in droves! Their endorsement of LaLa’s unique Latin-infused Urban/Pop, which she refers to as “Pretty Brown Sound,” was so swift and passionate that it caught the attention of influential west coast radio stations-- all this without the guidance or support from a manager or record label.

The next year, Priority Records founder Bryan Turner signed LaLa to a management and production deal. From Turner, LaLa learned the precedent setting "street-based" formula of underground marketing used by Priority Records- and her fan base soared. Her first music video “Homegurlz,” topped the charts on MTV Tr3s’ show MiTRL, beating Juanes, RBD and Rihanna for the #1 spot, and enthusiastic fan support forced radio stations in the southwest region to take notice and play her record. Her next single, “Sprung On A Thug,” also received major market radio play, and was her 2nd video to reach the #1 spot on MTV Tr3s’ Mi TRL. And, LaLa continues to grow in MySpace popularity. She gains 5,000+ new ‘friends’ each month. #1 on the MySpace Latin chart, she currently has 4.4 million+ profile views, 140,000+ friends, and 7 million+ plays of her music.

Even more special than statistics is the close – or rather, ‘interactive’ relationship she has with fans. She consults with them to select her singles, choose music videos concepts, and vote on everything from their favorite outfit, haircut, and nail color, to the “thug” to be featured in the “Sprung On a Thug” video. “My fans are my A&R, they launched my career right off Myspace and I’m doing this for US”.

LaLa’s perspective and her connection to the voice of her fans are at the center of her appeal. “I write songs based on my experiences- real things that I’ve lived or seen”. This lyrical authenticity has created intense loyalty among fans and her writing prowess and success led her to a multi-album publishing deal with peermusic, the world’s largest independent music publisher.

LaLa left Melee Entertainment in 2009 and is now working with her team on developing TV shows, movie roles, clothing and accessory lines, as well as constantly creating new music for her fans.

You'll Lose A Good Thing
Lala Romero Lyrics

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If You Should Lose Me, Oh Yeah,
You'll Lose a Good Thing
If You Should Lose Me, Oh Yeah,
You'll Lose a Good Thing.

You Know I Love You,
Do Anything For You,
Just Don't Mistreat Me,

And I'll Be Good To You,
Cause If You Should Lose Me,
Oh Yeah,
You'll Lose a Good Thing.

I'm Givin You One More Chance,
For You To Do Right,
If You'll Only Straighten Up,
We'll Have a Good Life
Cause If You Should Lose Me,
Oh Yeah,
You'll Lose a Good Thing.

This Is My last Time,
Not Asking Any More,
If You Don't Do Right,
I'm Gonna March Outa That Door,
And if You Don't Believe Me,
Just Try It Daddy
And You'll Lose a Good Thing.

Just Try It Daddy
And You'll Lose a Good Thing.
Just Try It Daddy
And You'll Lose a Good Thing.
Just Try It Daddy
And You'll Lose a Good Thing.

Just Try It Daddy
And You'll Lose a Good Thing...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lala Romero's song "You'll Lose A Good Thing" depict a woman who is deeply hurt by her partner's mistreatment of her. She warns her partner that if he continues to mistreat her, he will eventually lose a good thing- which is her. She professes her love for him and assures that she is willing to do anything for him as long as he treats her well. However, she is also firm in her resolve to leave him if he fails to do right by her.

Throughout the song, the theme of empowerment and self-respect is evident. The woman is no longer willing to tolerate her partner's mistreatment and is taking control of her own life. She is confident that she is deserving of better treatment and is not afraid to walk away if her partner does not step up.

The repeated chorus of "Just Try It Daddy, And You'll Lose a Good Thing" serves to emphasize the woman's firm stance and serves as a warning to her partner. Overall, the lyrics are a poignant portrayal of a woman who is reclaiming her power and refusing to settle for less than she deserves.

Line by Line Meaning

If You Should Lose Me, Oh Yeah, You'll Lose a Good Thing
If you ever lose me, you will regret it because I am a valuable and precious asset in your life

You Know I Love You, Do Anything For You, Just Don't Mistreat Me, And I'll Be Good To You, Cause If You Should Lose Me, Oh Yeah, You'll Lose a Good Thing.
I love you unconditionally and I am willing to go out of my way for you if you treat me with kindness and respect; if you ever lose me, you will deeply regret it

I'm Givin You One More Chance, For You To Do Right, If You'll Only Straighten Up, We'll Have a Good Life Cause If You Should Lose Me, Oh Yeah, You'll Lose a Good Thing.
I am giving you one final opportunity to treat me right and make things right between us; if you don't, you will lose the chance to have a good life with me

This Is My last Time, Not Asking Any More, If You Don't Do Right, I'm Gonna March Outa That Door, And if You Don't Believe Me, Just Try It Daddy And You'll Lose a Good Thing.
This is my final warning, I won't ask for better treatment again; if you don't change your ways, I will leave and you will regret it deeply

Just Try It Daddy And You'll Lose a Good Thing. Just Try It Daddy And You'll Lose a Good Thing. Just Try It Daddy And You'll Lose a Good Thing. Just Try It Daddy And You'll Lose a Good Thing...
I am not bluffing; if you mistreat me, you will face the consequences and lose a valuable thing - me, and I will not look back

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