La La La (Meaning)

Hush, don’t speak
When you spit your venom, keep it shut
I hate it when you hiss and preach
About your new messiah, ’cause your theories catch fire

Naughty Boy and Sam Smith open the song with frustration. There’s someone who won’t stop talking, spreading ideas that feel toxic or manipulative. The words “new messiah” suggest arrogance, like this person believes they have all the answers. But instead of engaging, the response is to reject it entirely.

I can’t find your silver lining
I don’t mean to judge
But when you read your speech, it’s tiring
Enough is enough

There’s an attempt to see something positive, but it’s impossible. The words are exhausting, repetitive, and empty. The phrase “enough is enough” makes it clear—there’s no patience left.

I’m covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go, “La, la, la”
I’m turning up the volume when you speak
‘Cause if my heart can’t stop it, I’ll find a way to block it, I go

The reaction is childlike but effective—blocking out the noise completely. Instead of arguing, the choice is to drown it out, to refuse to let it affect them. The music itself reflects this, with an almost hypnotic rhythm that reinforces the feeling of shutting everything else out.

If our love is running out of time
I won’t count the hours, rather be a coward
When our worlds collide
I’m gonna drown you out before I lose my mind

Now, the focus shifts to a failing relationship. Time is running out, but instead of fighting to fix it, avoidance seems like the only option. The phrase “rather be a coward” suggests guilt—knowing that walking away isn’t brave, but it’s the only way to stay sane.

I’m covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go, “La, la, la”
I’m turning up the volume when you speak
‘Cause if my heart can’t stop it, I’ll find a way to block it, I go

The chorus repeats, reinforcing the theme of shutting out negativity. Whether it’s a toxic partner or overwhelming emotions, the response remains the same—tune it all out.

I’m covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go, “La, la, la”
I’m turning up the volume when you speak
‘Cause if my heart can’t stop it, I’ll find a way to block it, I go

In the end, the song isn’t just about ignoring someone—it’s about self-preservation. When words are harmful, when they bring pain instead of comfort, sometimes the best option is to stop listening altogether.