L.A.
Amy MacDonald
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Oh here's a story bout a boy named J. Nothing he did would ever get in my way But there's still a long, long way to go I've only ever seen his face on film, I've only ever heard the lines he'd say But still they won't, get in my way I'm always told to be the dreamer kind Wake up one morning and your dreams are life Never let them bring me down Never let them tear me down I always thought that I would follow you Every place and everything you do But I'm happy to be by myself I don't need no-one else He's never ever seen my face before I'm trying hard cos this I can't ignore But there's still a long, long way to go I'm always told to be the dreamer kind Wake up one morning and your dreams are life Never let them bring me down Never let them tear me down I always thought that I would follow you Every place and everything you do But I'm happy to be by myself I don't need no-one else All my dreams are built around your face and this place All the times I'm staring at the sun, you're the one All my dreams are built around your face and this place All the times I'm staring at the sun, you're the one I'm always told to be the dreamer kind Wake up one morning and your dreams are life Never let them bring me down Never let them tear me down I always thought that I would follow you Every place and everything you do But I'm happy to be by myself I don't need no-one else I'm always told to be the dreamer kind Wake up one morning and your dreams are life Never let them bring me down Never let them tear me down I always thought that I would follow you Every place and everything you do But I'm happy to be by myself I don't need no-one else
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Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD, PETER GEOFFREY WILKINSON
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"L.A" is a track from Amy MacDonald's debut album "This Is the Life", which was released in 2007.
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Album Success"This Is the Life" was a significant success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart, and selling over three million copies worldwide.
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Inspiration"L.A" is inspired by MacDonald's visit to Los Angeles, as she illustrates her impressions and experiences about the city in the lyrics.
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Song StructureThe song, like many of MacDonald's tracks, is primarily acoustic, featuring a rich blend of vocals, guitars, and drums.
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Artistic Style"L.A" is a reflection of MacDonald's folk-pop artistic style, combining traditional Scottish influences with contemporary pop sensibilities.
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Honesty in LyricsMacDonald is known for her brutal honesty in her lyrics, and "L.A" is no different as she candidly expresses her disillusionment with the city.
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PromotionThe song, along with other tracks from the album, was promoted through several televised performances, including on BBC's Later with Jools Holland.
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Live Performances"L.A" has been a standard part of MacDonald's setlist during many of her live performances since the album’s release.
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RecognitionWhile "L.A" wasn’t released as a single, its parent album "This Is the Life" earned MacDonald notable recognition, including the Best Newcomer award at the 2008 Silver Clef awards.
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Songwriting TalentMacDonald wrote all of the songs on the album, including "L.A", at a young age of 20, demonstrating her extraordinary songwriting talent.
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Personal InterpretationWhile "L.A" may in part criticize the American dream's superficial aspects, it also conveys MacDonald's admiration for the city's beauty and diversity in its lyrics.
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