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 out negativity and avoid the weight of heavy, tiring conversations by turning up the volume on life. The Music Video: Symbolism & Folklore Naughty Boy, Sam Smith - La la la
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. The boy escapes an abusive household and gathers
The song's core concept was born from personal experience with a failing relationship. Naughty Boy, Sam Smith - La la la