La la
Lil Wayne / Brisco / Busta Rhymes Lyrics


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Uh huh
Thats right
Carter 3 come on
Yea, yea, walk with me, come go with me, its lil weezy baby ha ha

[Chorus]
And I'm just lightin up my,la [x22]
Yea, yea, yea, 1 7, cash money, young money

[verse 1:]
Born in new orleans
Raised in new orleans
I will 4 ever remain faithful new orleans
I thank u new orleans
Thank u holygrove
Thats been my hood since a snotty nose
I come trough the hood suicidle doors
I use 2 come through the hood on the handle bars
Gat in my draws
Money in my pocket
Crack in my jaws
I hope it dont desolve and u know im duckin 5 0 and my moms
Young and quick 2 go off like car alarms
Now the youngin keep his mind on the parmesan
Them other niggas aint eatin like a romadon
Spit the shit that make ya feel it in yo cromosomes
Got my the money put my whole damn corner on
Young carter part 3 on the corner store
Eagle street keep it goin til homasome

[chorus]
And im just lightin up my, la [x22]
Can I kick it

[verse 2:]
Can I kick my story to yall
My glory in god
My faith in my flow
I pray that I go where no other rapper has
And when you're rappin' as
Vivid as I and limited as the sky so I
Study b.i.
I bang tupac, I hum aaliyah
And soldier slim was a leader
Who am I not to follow greatness
I give these mc's hell like they all atheists
Tell them hatin' niggas one like they in the matrix
And tell the cops I can buy my own braclets
I'ma can keep the paper running like a pair of aces
Used to sport the gucci bucks nigga no laces
Striped polo, five pocket girbaud
Mama got a two totter I'm rockin' dolo
I used to have the starter jacket with the logo
And the hat, me myself had the no
That's the saints nigga

[chorus]
And im just lightin up my, la [x22]
Can I kick it

[verse 3:]
Its lil wayne and im a shine n da rain
Na nothing gets clear without me signing my name
Im just head lining da game
Wont quit, till im a-rod and da game
They ridin da bench
They not and da game
I misplaced the key
To da lock and chain
My spot remain
Like a bleach stain or cranberry
Its murder she wrote like angela lanceberry
I remember being small mane
New toyz when my momma won a card game
Got my gifts before christmas
Didnt have to wait for them
I had a 10 speeder scooter and a skateboard (hahaa)
And we moved to the suburbs
Me and lil toya johnson was love birds aww man




And I swear I feel born again
Im in da building like da audience

Overall Meaning

The song “La La” is a collaborative effort by Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, and Brisco. The song is built on a simple, yet infectious loop and features the trio spitting rhymes about their upbringing and experiences in New Orleans. Wayne thanks his hometown for everything he has gained from it, and reminisces about his childhood spent in the Holygrove neighborhood. He talks about growing up in the hood, the guns he used to carry, the things he did to survive and how he, along with other hustlers from the neighborhood, managed to put their corner on the map.


Busta Rhymes and Brisco enter in the second half of the song with some hard-hitting bars of their own, rapping about their own experiences growing up and current place in the rap game. The chorus repeats throughout the song, with the three rappers repeating the line “And I’m just lighting up my la” dozens of times. The phrase “la” is a slang term for marijuana, which has always been an important part of rap culture.


One of the interesting facts about this song is that it was released in 2007 as part of Lil Wayne’s Grammy-nominated album “Tha Carter III”, which went on to sell over a million copies in its first week. The album also received critical acclaim from music pundits and further established Lil Wayne as one of the top rappers in the game.


Another fact is that the song was produced by DJ Infamous, a renowned Atlanta-based DJ who has worked with many of rap’s biggest names. Other notable artists that DJ Infamous has produced songs for include 2 Chainz, Future, Ludacris, and T.I.


The song also sparked controversy due to its suggestive content and focus on drugs. In 2013, a young woman by the name of Olivia Solon claimed that she had discovered the melody from her grandmother’s wake song had been taken and used in the chorus of the song without her family’s permission. This led many people to question the ethics of using such songs in the context of a rap song that glorified drug use.


Overall, “La La” is a catchy and memorable song that is a favorite among Lil Wayne fans. The song’s controversial nature and focus on drugs and glorification of the gangsta lifestyle is not everyone's cup of tea, but it contributed to its lasting appeal in the rap community.


Chords: The chords for this song are not available as the song is largely based on a loop and electronic beats.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh huh
Acknowledgement


Thats right
Assertion


Carter 3 come on
An invitation to listen to the album


Yea, yea, walk with me, come go with me, its lil weezy baby ha ha
An invitation to join Lil Wayne


[Chorus] And I'm just lightin up my,la [x22] Yea, yea, yea, 1 7, cash money, young money
Lil Wayne is smoking weed and shows his affiliation with Cash Money and Young Money labels


[verse 1:] Born in new orleans Raised in new orleans I will 4 ever remain faithful new orleans I thank u new orleans Thank u holygrove Thats been my hood since a snotty nose
Lil Wayne was born and raised in New Orleans and is thankful for his home and his neighborhood


I come trough the hood suicidle doors I use 2 come through the hood on the handle bars Gat in my draws Money in my pocket Crack in my jaws I hope it dont desolve and u know im duckin 5 0 and my moms
Lil Wayne used to ride a bike with no hands and carry a gun. He also had drugs in his mouth and hopes they won't dissolve. He also avoids the police and his mother's disapproval


Young and quick 2 go off like car alarms Now the youngin keep his mind on the parmesan Them other niggas aint eatin like a romadon Spit the shit that make ya feel it in yo cromosomes Got my the money put my whole damn corner on Young carter part 3 on the corner store Eagle street keep it goin til homasome
Lil Wayne is quick to get angry and he focuses on making money. He has put his neighborhood on the map and his music is making a difference. He plans to keep going until he's famous worldwide.


[verse 2:] Can I kick my story to yall My glory in god My faith in my flow I pray that I go where no other rapper has And when you're rappin' as Vivid as I and limited as the sky so I Study b.i. I bang tupac, I hum aaliyah And soldier slim was a leader Who am I not to follow greatness I give these mc's hell like they all atheists Tell them hatin' niggas one like they in the matrix And tell the cops I can buy my own braclets I'ma can keep the paper running like a pair of aces Used to sport the gucci bucks nigga no laces Striped polo, five pocket girbaud Mama got a two totter I'm rockin' dolo I used to have the starter jacket with the logo And the hat, me myself had the no That's the saints nigga
Lil Wayne wants to share his story and his faith in his music. He is inspired by legendary rappers like Tupac and Aaliyah. He is a leader in his own right and is not afraid to challenge anyone who hates on him. He is also flaunting his wealth and fashionable clothing, reminiscing about the starter jacket with the Saints logo.


[verse 3:] Its lil wayne and im a shine n da rain Na nothing gets clear without me signing my name Im just head lining da game Wont quit, till im a-rod and da game They ridin da bench They not and da game I misplaced the key To da lock and chain My spot remain Like a bleach stain or cranberry Its murder she wrote like angela lanceberry I remember being small mane New toyz when my momma won a card game Got my gifts before christmas Didnt have to wait for them I had a 10 speeder scooter and a skateboard (hahaa) And we moved to the suburbs Me and lil toya johnson was love birds aww man And I swear I feel born again Im in da building like da audience
Lil Wayne has a strong presence in the rap game and won't stop until he reaches the top. He is comparing himself to a baseball player and criticizing those who are not as successful as him. He lost something important but will always have his legacy. He also reflects on his childhood memories of his mother winning a card game and being blessed with gifts. He is also content in his current relationship and feels a sense of renewal. He is famous and appreciated like any performer on stage.


[chorus] And im just lightin up my, la [x22] Can I kick it
Lil Wayne is still smoking and asking if he can share his music




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: British Alexander Mitchell, David Banner, Dwayne Carter, Trevor Smith

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