La La Means I Love You
The Jets Lyrics


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Many girls have come to you
With a line that wasn't true
And you pass them by {Pass them by}
Now you're in the center ring
And their lines don't mean a thing
Why don't you let me try {Let me try}

Now I don't have a diamond ring
I don't even have a song to sing
All I know is

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you

If I ever saw a girl
That I needed in this world
You are the one for me {One for me}
Let me hold you in my arms
Girl, and fill me with your charms
I'm sure you will see {You will see}

The things I am saying are true
And the way I explain them to you
Listen to me

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you

The things I am saying are true
And the way I explain them to you {Yes, to you}
Listen to me

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you (Hoo, I love you)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you
{Even though I don't have a ring, you're my everything}
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you (Ooh, I love you)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you




{Even though I don't have a ring, you're my everything}
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you (Ooh, I love you)

Overall Meaning

The Jets's song "La La Means I Love You" is a charming love ballad that highlights the importance of sincerity and authenticity in a relationship. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer has been approached by numerous girls who have used insincere lines to try and win his affection, but he has been able to see through their schemes and ignore them. However, when he sets his sights on a particular girl, he recognizes that their connection is genuine, and he wants to make his feelings for her clear.


The chorus of the song, which features the repeated phrase "la la means I love you," is a simple yet effective way of communicating the singer's emotions to his beloved. He acknowledges that he may not have material possessions or a grand gesture to offer her, but he has something much more valuable: true affection and devotion. The song's final lines drive home the message that the singer's love is not dependent on external factors, but rather is a deep-seated feeling that will remain constant even if he never gets to put a ring on her finger.


Overall, "La La Means I Love You" is a sweet and straightforward ode to honest feelings and meaningful connections. Its emphasis on sincerity and simplicity makes it a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

Many girls have come to you
You've had many women come to you


With a line that wasn't true
They gave you false lines


And you pass them by {Pass them by}
You ignored them


Now you're in the center ring
But now you're the focus


And their lines don't mean a thing
Their words have lost their meaning


Why don't you let me try {Let me try}
Let me give it a shot


Now I don't have a diamond ring
I don't have extravagant gifts to offer


I don't even have a song to sing
I lack the ability to serenade you


All I know is
But all that really matters is


La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you
That these simple, repeated sounds mean "I love you"


If I ever saw a girl
If I ever found a woman


That I needed in this world
Whom I needed more than anyone else in this world


You are the one for me {One for me}
You are that woman for me


Let me hold you in my arms
Let me embrace you


Girl, and fill me with your charms
Capture me with your allure


I'm sure you will see {You will see}
I am certain you will come to understand


The things I am saying are true
My words are honest


And the way I explain them to you
I'm explaining them in a way you can understand


Listen to me
Believe in me


La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you (Hoo, I love you)
These repeated sounds express my love for you


La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you
These repeated sounds express my love for you


{Even though I don't have a ring, you're my everything}
Even without material possessions, you're my everything


La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you (Ooh, I love you)
These repeated sounds express my love for you


La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you
These repeated sounds express my love for you


{Even though I don't have a ring, you're my everything}
Even without material possessions, you're my everything


La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la means I love you (Ooh, I love you)
These repeated sounds express my love for you




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Comments from YouTube:

Bryan Sarracino

This is the jam. Her voice is amazing she should get the Love

Diane Marinas

This is my fav version of this song! You have no idea how long I’ve been looking for this version 🙏🏼

KinaNafasi

They do such a great job with this song. The Delphonics would certainly approve.

T A

This song should've came out as a single back in the days. They did such a great job covering the song and it's one of my favorites of theirs. :)

arthur workman

I've listened to many different versions tonight and I must say every version has impressed the hell out of me so far.

Funkstereology

I can't believe it's been 8 years ago since I uploaded this, want to thank The Jets for this music and thank you all so much for listening.

Buko Unggoy

Thank you for sharing this song, it's one of my faves as a kid growing up in the 80s... always takes me back and miss those days! Love the JETS <3 <3 <3 wish things didn't end so poorly for them though...

Craig Blakes

Love this version.. Elizabeth you better sing lol...she was twelve when she did this, MJ was only eleven when he sung it with his brothers...they both did this song justice

Rodney Joseph

Now I know the original version sung by the Delfonics. But at the age of 12 Elizabeth really had a mature voice, not taking anything away from the Delfonics, I really like this version

Dr. David Who

👍💖

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