Lyrically, the song explores the desire to drown out negativity and avoid the weight of heavy, tiring conversations by turning up the volume on life. The Music Video: Symbolism & Folklore
The song's core concept was born from personal experience with a failing relationship. Naughty Boy, Sam Smith - La la la
The boy escapes an abusive household and gathers companions—a man and his dog (reminiscent of the Ekeko , a figure of luck) and a disfigured man—on a spiritual journey to face the demon. Lyrically, the song explores the desire to drown
Naughty Boy described the inspiration as his "inner kid," reflecting a moment when he felt neglected by a partner and chose to "plug his ears" and say "la la la" rather than listen to painful words. Naughty Boy, Sam Smith - La la la