Ooo La La La
Teena Marie
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Every time you come around I feel my world starts turning topsy-turvy And I just can't fight the spin Baby, won't you listen to this love Whose hearts been missing and don't hurt me 'Cause I'm falling your way again Am I weak Well, sometimes I just can't hardly speak That I have to pinch myself to be sure That this love is more than I can endure Sweet thing, you've got me singing Oh la-la-la It's the way that you feel when you know it's real Oh la-la-la It's the warm that's inside when you're satisfied Oh la-la-la It's a dream that lasts forever Oh la-la-la Let's stay together, oh I can see it there That look upon your face is saying love's in making Boy, I know what's on your mind Love is for the lasting And it's yours just for the asking, for the taking 'Cause I'm falling your way this time Do I thrill Well, sometimes I get subliminal chills That I have to pinch myself to be sure That this love is more than I can endure Sweet thing, you got me singing Oh la-la-la It's the take to the sky on a natural high Oh la-la-la It's the heaven that's sent when your heart's content Oh la-la-la It's a dream that lasts forever Oh la-la-la Let's stay together Oh la-la-la, don't ever go 'Cause I love you do, I love you so, baby Oh la-la-la, don't ever go 'Cause I'll surely die if you ever say goodbye, my baby You got me falling Falling for you, falling with you Falling to you, falling after you Falling Ooh, sweet thing, you got me singing Oh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Sweet thing, whoa, you got me singing Oh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Sweet thing, whoa, you got me singing Oh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Sweet thing, oh, you got me singing Oh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Sweet thing, oh, you got me singing Oh la-la-la It's the way that you feel when you know it's real Oh la-la-la It's the warm that's inside when you're satisfied Oh la-la-la It's a dream that lasts forever Oh la-la-la Let's stay together Oh, oh, Sweet, oh, oh, oh, oh, Oh, oh, Sweet thing, oh, You know everybody Sometimes you should just stop And take some time out to tell the one you love Just how much they mean to you Because you see, sometimes the needs of the one Outweigh the needs of the many And if you understand what I'm talkin' about Let me hear you say, "Yeah" Let me hear you say, "Yeah, yeah, yeah" Let me hear you say, "Yeah, yeah, yeah" Let me hear you say, "Yeah" Oh, I'm givin' up to you I said I'm falling (oh la-la-la) I said I'm falling (oh la-la-la) I said I'm falling (oh la-la-la) I said I'm falling (oh la-la-la) I said I'm falling (oh la-la-la) I said I'm falling (oh la-la-la) (oh la-la-la)
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Written by: MARY BROCKERT, MARY C BROCKERT, ALLEN HENRY MC GRIER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundTeena Marie, also known as Lady Tee or the Ivory Queen of Soul, was an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her powerful vocals and eclectic mix of musical styles.
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Song Origin"Ooo La La La" is a single taken from her 1988 album, "Naked to the World". This marked her seventh studio album at that period.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit and reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, making it Teena Marie's only #1 hit on that chart.
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Musical Style"Ooo La La La" is a melodic love ballad, blending elements of funk, soul, and R&B. It is characteristically noted for its smooth harmonies and catchy chorus.
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Song InfluenceThe song has been sampled by several other artists near and far, including the Fugees and hip-hop artist J. Cole, recognizing it as a significant influence in their music.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "Ooo La La La" express a passionate love story, filled with emotion, intimacy, and the ecstasy of being in love.
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Music Video“Ooo La La La” also has a music video filled with scenes resembling a romantic feature film, underlining Teena Marie's passionate side, which is a consistent theme throughout her music.
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Personal ConnectionTeena Marie noted in several interviews how she put immense emotion into her songs, with "Ooo La La La" being one of her favorites because it represents the passionate side of her.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter Teena Marie's untimely death in 2010, "Ooo La La La" and her other hits were celebrated as pivotal contributions to the soul and R&B genres, further solidifying her legacy.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being released over 30 years ago, "Ooo La La La" continues to be popular and well-received today, a testament to Teena Marie's timeless musical impact.
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