La La La (The Floating Song) – English Lyrics

• By: Machine Gun Kelly

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the laid-back world of Machine Gun Kelly's "La La La (The Floating Song)"! This track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore American hip-hop slang and expressions related to celebration and a carefree lifestyle. Its straightforward and repetitive chorus makes it easy to follow, while the verses provide rich, descriptive language about friendship and enjoying life. By immersing yourself in these lyrics, you'll not only grasp everyday conversational English but also understand the nuances of urban culture and the feeling of triumph and freedom.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
high /haɪ/ B1	adjective - elevated; intoxicated
smoke /smoʊk/ B1	noun - visible vapor from burning material verb - to inhale the vapor of tobacco or other substances
weed /wiːd/ B2	noun - an unwanted plant growing where it is not wanted noun - slang for cannabis
float /floʊt/ B1	verb - to rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking noun - a light, buoyant object
jam /dʒæm/ B2	noun - a lively piece of music, often improvised verb - to press or squeeze something tightly
roll /roʊl/ B1	verb - to turn over or cause to move by turning over noun - a small cylindrical piece of bread or a joint of cannabis
night /naɪt/ A2	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
cash /kæʃ/ B2	noun - paper money, coins, or other liquid assets verb - to pay for something using paper money
burn /bɜːrn/ B1	verb - to be on fire; to be consumed by flame noun - damage to skin caused by heat or flame
track /træk/ B1	noun - a recorded piece of music verb - to follow the course or trail of something
bump /bʌmp/ B1	verb - to hit lightly or cause a slight collision noun - a small raised area or a slight jolt
liquor /ˈlɪkər/ B2	noun - an alcoholic drink made by distillation
ladies /ˈleɪdiz/ B1	noun - women, especially in a polite or formal context
couch /kaʊtʃ/ A2	noun - a comfortable piece of furniture for sitting or lying down
leftover /ˈlɛfvər/ B2	adjective - remaining after the rest has been used or consumed noun - food or other items that remain after a meal
clock /klɒk/ A2	noun - a device that shows the time
bong /bɒŋ/ B2	noun - a water pipe used for smoking cannabis or other herbs

Key Grammar Structures

• I'M THE MUTHAFUCKIN' MAN, JACK

  ➔ Contraction of the subject pronoun + verb (I am → I'm).

  ➔ The contraction "I'M" combines the subject "I" and the verb "am".

• I WOULDN'T TRADE THIS FOR A MILLION BUCKS

  ➔ Second conditional using "wouldn't" + base verb (hypothetical present/future).

  ➔ "WOULDN'T" shows an unreal or unlikely condition in the present: "I wouldn't trade..."

• SO FIRE UP THE MUTHAFUCKIN' BONG LIKE ITS A MISSILE

  ➔ Simile with "like" + noun phrase; also comparative structure.

  ➔ "LIKE" introduces a comparison: "like its a missile" means the bong is being compared to a missile.

• WHERE THE BITCHES? SOMEBODY CALL THE CELL

  ➔ Imperative sentence (command) with omitted subject "you".

  ➔ "CALL" is a command; the understood subject is "you" – "Somebody call the cell!"

• I'M HALF NAKED AND ALL THESE LADIES IS AS WELL

  ➔ Subject‑verb agreement error; plural subject "ladies" should take "are" not "is".

  ➔ "LADIES" is plural, so the correct verb is "are": "...ladies are as well".

• WE NEVER ON A DROUGHT WE

  ➔ Ellipsis of the verb "are" in a present‑continuous clause; also informal word order.

  ➔ The intended meaning is "We are never on a drought", but "are" is omitted: "We never on a drought".

• LIVE FOR THE MOMENT, LET'S GET HIGH

  ➔ Imperative with “let’s” (suggestion) + base verb; also infinitive phrase "for the moment".

  ➔ "LET'S" is a polite command meaning "let us"; it invites the listener to join: "let's get high".

• SO ROLL IT UP AND LET'S FLOAT AGAIN

  ➔ Coordinating conjunction "and" linking two imperatives; infinitive phrase "roll it up".

  ➔ "AND" joins two commands: "Roll it up" and "let's float again".

• LOOK AT THE CLOCK LIKE IT DON'T STOP HUH?

  ➔ Use of "like" as a conjunction introducing a clause; colloquial negative "don't" instead of "doesn't".

  ➔ "LIKE" introduces a comparison clause: "like it don't stop" (colloquial for "like it doesn't stop").