La Da Dee – English Lyrics

• By: Cody Simpson

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Cody Simpson's 'La Da Dee,' a bright pop track that, despite its upbeat chorus, communicates a universal feeling of being utterly consumed by thoughts of one person. While the lyrics are primarily in English, understanding the context of longing versus outward appearances can add a layer of depth to enjoying this catchy, summery hit.

[English]

There's no way to say this song's about someone else Every time you're not in my arms I start to lose myself

Someone please pass me my shades Don't let 'em see me down

You have taken over my days So tonight I'm going out

Yet I'm feeling like There is no better place than right by your side

I had a little taste And I'll only spoil the party anyway

'Cause all the girls are looking fine But you're the only one on my mind

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo There's only me There's only you

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo When you were gone I think of you

All these places packed with people but your face is all I see And the music's way too loud but your voice won't let me be

So many pretty girls around They're just dressing to impress

But the thought of you alone has got me spun And I don't know what to say next

Yet I'm feeling like There is no better place than right by your side

I had a little taste And I'll only spoil the party anyway

'Cause all the girls are looking fine But you're the only one on my mind

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo There's only me There's only you

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo When you were gone I think of you

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo There's only me There's only you

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo When you were gone I think of you

I pretend the night is so beautiful Take a photo with the bros La da dee La da da doo

They won't see through my disguise Right here behind my eyes Replaying in my mind La de da

Yet I'm feeling like There is no better place than right by your side I had a little taste

And I'll only spoil the party anyway 'Cause all the girls are looking fine But you're the only one on my mind

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo There's only me There's only you

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo When you were gone I think of you

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo There's only me There's only you

La da dee La da dee doo La da da me La da da you

La da dee La da dee doo When you were gone I think of you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have an opinion or belief; to consider noun - a thought, an idea
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to fail to keep or retain something
arms /ɑːmz/ A1	noun - the upper limbs of the human body
shades /ʃeɪdz/ A2	noun - filters that block glare; sunglasses
days /deɪz/ A1	noun - periods of 24 hours; time
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A2	adverb - the evening of the present day
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction verb - present participle of “feel”
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or area verb - to put something in a particular position
side /saɪd/ A1	noun - the lateral part of something
taste /teɪst/ A2	noun - a sensation of flavor perceived by the tongue verb - to try foods or drinks in order to judge them
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1	noun - a social gathering for entertainment verb - to hold a party or celebration
girls /ɡɜːrlz/ A1	noun - young females; women
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers verb - to pay attention to; to care about
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - organized sound that expresses emotion
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced by a person when speaking or singing
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A1	adjective - attractive or pleasing in appearance
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	noun - a means of altering one's appearance to conceal identity verb - to change appearance so as to conceal identity
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight

Key Grammar Structures

• There's no way to say this song's about someone else

  ➔ Contraction and existential 'there is'

  ➔ The contraction "There's" stands for "There is", which introduces an existential statement about the song.

• Every time you're not in my arms I start to lose myself

  ➔ Conditional 'every time' and present simple

  ➔ "Every time" introduces a conditional time clause; both main and subordinate clauses are in present simple tense.

• Someone please pass me my shades

  ➔ Polite imperative with 'please'

  ➔ Using 'please' softens the imperative, making the request polite and considerate.

• 'Cause all the girls are looking fine

  ➔ Shortened 'because' and present continuous tense

  ➔ 'Cause' is colloquial for 'because'; 'are looking' is present continuous showing ongoing action.

• I start to lose myself

  ➔ Verb phrase with infinitive

  ➔ The verb 'start' is followed by the infinitive 'to lose', indicating beginning an action.

• I had a little taste

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ 'Had' is the past simple form of 'have', showing a completed action in the past.

• I pretend the night is so beautiful

  ➔ Verb 'pretend' with clause as object

  ➔ 'Pretend' is followed by a clause 'the night is so beautiful' acting as the object, describing what is being pretended.

• There's only me

  ➔ Existential 'there is' with emphasis

  ➔ The phrase emphasizes the sole presence of 'me' using existential construction.