Pretty Ricky is an American R&B and hip hop group from Miami, Florida forme… Read Full Bio ↴Pretty Ricky is an American R&B and hip hop group from Miami, Florida formed in 1998, currently consisting of brothers Diamond 'Baby Blue' Smith and Spectacular Smith, plus Corey 'Slick 'em' Mathis and Lingerie. In 2008 Pleasure P ( ) left the group to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Christopher '4Play' Myers, who was then later replaced by Lingerie. The group released their debut album on Atlantic Records in 2005, with the lead single Grind On Me reaching #7 on the Billbord Hoot 100. Their second studio album, Late Night Special was released in 2007, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Their third studio album, Eighties Babies was shelved due to heavy internet leaking and lack of promotion. Their fourth studio album, Pretty Ricky, was released on the 17th of November 2009 on their own label Bluestar Entertainment.....

La La La
Pretty Ricky Lyrics

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la la la la la la la la la
la la la la la la la la la

you know the south got it on lock
you know the south got it on lock
(what they sayin man)

CHORUS:

you hear them 808's dont ya man
from Atlanta to them pork and beans
the dirty south gettin all the cream
you know the south got it on lock

Baby Blue:

Everything about me's dirty
headband, wrist band, T-shirts, and socks is dirty
man i got them glocks with them ridin oh no them glocks is dirty
when i walk the strip im walkin dirty, to my chick im talkin dirty
get a glock up on my hip da da da da da dirty dirty
im off the hook like murphy lee in the dirty
you from up north u cant breath in the dirty
my chevy and my white walls a little dirty
but see them rims i cant keep them too dirty

cause they get them chicks
(the south)
thats why we get them bricks
(the south)
and we drop them hits
(the south)
and ride on 26's
(the south) (X2)

(CHORUS)

Spectacular:

Da baby boy of da clique sexy Spec I got the force ones with the glitter on my check
and when i think about it my hobby is straight sex
like jumpin out the pool the panties they straight wet
the south tight like the spandex on peter pan
flossin in cars that cost a hundred grand
got them big guns that'll make ya say DAMN!
blue stars in the south runnin shit man 'cause we runnin shit man....

Slick Em:

a yea a yea a yea....yo when i was knockin on the door they wouldnt let me in
so i kicked it in like a grown man with some timberlands
now im a hungry pit foamin and we dubbed the cone man,
yall ridin on 2 ohhh, we ridin on chrome man.
cause i get the chrome man hatas get gone the
chickens commin home we get tipsy off that O and Gin
paint a picture, this the new south
playboy, you know what im talkin about...hakonamatada, whodamasiah
17 years im finna retire...RICH!(RICH)

(CHORUS)

(girl)

baby girl the maverix got it on lock
you know we got it on lock
you know we got it on lock
so locked
on lock
(X2)

you know the south got it on lock

Overall Meaning

The song "La La La" by Pretty Ricky is a rap that glorifies the south, with emphasis on their music, lifestyle and culture. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you know the south got it on lock" which is a phrase used in urban slang meaning that the south is the best at what they represent. The lyrics also reference common attributes associated with the south, such as 808 beats in their music, fast cars with big rims, and dirty clothing that represents a street lifestyle. The singer Baby Blue talks about living a dirty lifestyle with guns and dirty talk, emphasizing the south's rough nature. Spectacular, another member of the group, references expensive cars, big guns, and casual sex as hallmarks of southern culture. Slick Em rounds out the rap section of the song by referencing his own rise from obscurity through hard work and dedication. The song ends with a seemingly unrelated statement by a female voice, stating that the "Maverix," which is presumably the group, has "it" on lock as well.

Line by Line Meaning

la la la la la la la la la
The song starts with the repetition of 'la' which is used as a vocal melodic element without any specific meaning.

you know the south got it on lock
The artist confirms that the southern states of the United States have a musical influence through hip hop music that is felt across the nation.

you hear them 808's dont ya man
The 808 refers to the Roland TR-808 drum machine commonly used in southern hip hop music, and the artist implies that they are hearing the beat of the music.

from Atlanta to them pork and beans
The artist mentions Atlanta, a major city in the southern United States, and the expression 'pork and beans' is a common southern dish, indicating the reach of southern hip hop music and culture.

the dirty south gettin all the cream
The 'dirty south' is a term used to describe the southern states of the United States, and the artist notes that they are achieving significant commercial success in the hip hop music industry.

Everything about me's dirty
The artist uses 'dirty' in a symbolic sense to describe his gritty or edgy style, which he extends to his wardrobe and the weapons he carries.

when i walk the strip im walkin dirty, to my chick im talkin dirty
The artist extends the metaphor of 'dirty' to his behavior when he is out, implying that he is engaging in illegal activities, but he talks romantically to women.

cause they get them chicks (the south) thats why we get them bricks (the south) and we drop them hits (the south) and ride on 26's (the south) (X2)
The artist asserts the prevalence of the hip hop music industry in the southern United States, where the musicians are producing successful hit songs and profiting from drug deals and prostitution.

Da baby boy of da clique sexy Spec I got the force ones with the glitter on my check
The artist introduces himself with a nickname and boasts of his expensive footwear.

like jumpin out the pool the panties they straight wet
The artist uses sexual innuendo to describe his appeal to women, using the metaphor of a wet swimming suit to imply excitement.

got them big guns that'll make ya say DAMN!
The artist boasts of his gun collection and implies that they have a significant impact when used.

when i was knockin on the door they wouldnt let me in so i kicked it in
The artist implies that he had to force his way into the rap industry and that his success has been hard-won.

yall ridin on 2 ohhh, we ridin on chrome man.
The artist boasts of his expensive car with shiny rims ('chrome'), implying that his lifestyle is more flashy than his competitors.

baby girl the maverix got it on lock you know we got it on lock you know we got it on lock so locked on lock (X2)
The female singer suggests that the hip hop music industry in the southern United States is controlled by a dominant group (referred to as the 'maverix'), who maintain their power and influence.

you know the south got it on lock
The song ends with a repetition of the lyric from the beginning of the song, reiterating the idea that southern hip hop music has significant influence and power in the music industry.

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