Ooo La La La

Teena Marie

About Ooo La La La

"Ooo La La La" is a single by American R&B singer Teena Marie, which was released in 1988 and is featured on her album Naked to the World, released during the same year. The single became Teena Marie's biggest hit on the R&B chart. "Ooo La La La" peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B chart, and Marie's only number-one single on that chart. It peaked at number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single had a resurgence in popularity when the song was interpolated by the Fugees on the group's 1996 hit single "Fu-Gee-La". Trey Songz also heavily sampled the chorus of the song in his 2014 hit, "Na Na". It was also covered by the trip hop group Attica Blues in 1998, on a Japan-exclusive single release. 


Year:
2000
5:16
229 
#3

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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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Teena Marie

Mary Christine Brockert (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010), better known by her stage name Teena Marie, was an American singer, songwriter and producer. She was known as Tina before taking the stage name Teena Marie, then she later acquired the nickname of Lady Tee (sometimes spelled Lady T), given to her by collaborator and friend, Rick James. more »

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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 Background
Teena 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.
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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
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.
Song Influence
The 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.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Ooo La La La" express a passionate love story, filled with emotion, intimacy, and the ecstasy of being in love.
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.
Personal Connection
Teena 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.
Posthumous Recognition
After 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.
Enduring Popularity
Despite 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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