La La La

Julia Gartha's song 'La La La' delves into the complexities of a restless mind, plagued by incessant thoughts and internal dialogues that refuse to be silenced. The repetition of 'La la la la la laa' serves as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of these thoughts, which seem to loop endlessly, preventing the narrator from finding peace. This repetition mimics the way intrusive thoughts can feel—persistent, unavoidable, and often nonsensical, yet impossible to ignore.

The lyrics 'Time is keeping me up up all night' and 'I try to let it go, let it go' highlight the struggle of trying to find rest and mental peace. Despite the narrator's efforts to quiet their mind, the 'conversations' in their head are 'stuck in rewind,' suggesting a sense of being trapped in one's own thoughts. This can be a relatable experience for many who suffer from anxiety or insomnia, where the mind's chatter becomes a barrier to relaxation and sleep.

The line 'It ain’t easy silencing me me, me from myself' poignantly captures the internal battle of trying to quiet one's own mind. The mention of the heartbeat adds a layer of urgency and physicality to the mental struggle, emphasizing how deeply these thoughts affect the narrator. Julia Gartha's use of simple yet evocative language, combined with the repetitive, almost hypnotic chorus, creates a powerful depiction of the relentless nature of an overactive mind.