MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band remained intact — Potthast, Diebold, Bell, and Moll.
The band is self-described as "psycho ska" and are known for their lively performances and a general ethic of fun and optimism. Their lyrics cover many topics, from racism to love songs to testicular cancer.
LA
MU330 Lyrics
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Ooo I thought I'd seen you in a magazine
The way you handled all my jibber-jabber talking
It must have seemed obscene
I got so nervous cause I thought that
Maybe I had lost my chance
But when you called me up the next time on the telephone
And invited me to the dance
La La La La
La LaLaLaLaLa
La La
La La
La La
My two left feet my filthy smile
Was almost sure you wouldn't call me back
But when you did I took two showers three baths
And I even shaved my back
But when I got to your house
Wouldn't you know it
I was ... I was there
So I went to back to my room
And all it was the porno mags and me
La La La La
La LaLaLaLaLa
La La
La La
La La
The song "LA" by MU330 follows the journey of a young man who meets a girl and shares an instant connection with her. The lyrics start with him describing how he saw her and thought he had seen her before in a magazine. The way she handled his nervous jibber-jabber talking may have seemed obscene to him, but he was glad that she called him up for the dance. However, the singer becomes extremely nervous that he may have lost his chance when he met the girl, but still musters up the courage to attend the dance with her.
The singer reveals in the second verse that he was so nervous about the girl not calling him again that he went through great lengths to make himself presentable for their next date. He even admits to taking two showers, three baths, and shaving his back to make himself feel confident. However, despite all his efforts, his nerves still got the best of him, and he could not stay calm in front of the girl. When he got back to his room, he felt alone with only the comfort of his porno mags.
The song overall is an expression of the singer's vulnerability and insecurities when it comes to dating. The nervousness and anxiety of a first-time encounter with someone they like, the pressure to make themselves presentable, and the fear that they may have lost their chance is something almost everyone can relate to. The song is relatable, catchy, and an excellent example of the third wave ska movement's catchy, upbeat sound.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first met you
Upon meeting you for the first time
Ooo I thought I'd seen you in a magazine
You looked so beautiful, I thought I had seen you in a publication
The way you handled all my jibber-jabber talking
The way you dealt with my incessant talking that might have been annoying
It must have seemed obscene
It possibly appeared too much for you to handle
I got so nervous cause I thought that
I got jittery since I presumed
Maybe I had lost my chance
I might have missed a chance with you
But when you called me up the next time on the telephone
However, you called me later and invited me
And invited me to the dance
Allowed me to accompany you to the dance
My two left feet my filthy smile
Despite my awkwardness and unattractive smile
Was almost sure you wouldn't call me back
I was doubtful that you would want to see me again
But when you did I took two showers three baths
But when you did call back, I went to extreme measures to clean up and appear presentable
And I even shaved my back
I went to the extent of shaving my back to look perfect
But when I got to your house
But when I arrived at your residence
Wouldn't you know it
As expected
I was ... I was there
I was present
So I went to back to my room
I went back to my bedroom
And all it was the porno mags and me
And all that was there were pornographic magazines and just me
La La La La
La La La La
La LaLaLaLaLa
La LaLaLaLaLa
La La
La La
La La
La La
La La
La La
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.