‘How Is the Air Up There?’ is the second single released by The La De Das and their first release on their new label, Philips. Recorded in February 1966, the single was released three months later in May and ended up reach #4 in the New Zealand charts.
Father is a V.I.P
Thinks he's always right
Your mother watches her TV
Won't talk to you all night
Couldn't help sitting up so high
He's got a bloody nose
He's never seen a flower or tree
Or anything that's low
Everyday I'll pass and say
Hey!
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
Who are you, I just don't care
I'll hang here on the ground
The first time that I saw you
Said you hope I never change
Your folks took one look at me
And they sure acted strange
Haven't seen you in a month
And you wonder what it's all about
Next time I'm in prison ropes
Come and bring me out
Oh, everyday I'll pass and say
Hey!
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
Who are you, I just don't care
I'm happy with what I found
You tried to put the blame on me
You've got a lot of nerve
You say you feel so lonely
Well, it's just what you deserve
When you get tired of your lonely life
In high society
Then get some kicks and take a trip
And come on down with me
Oh, everyday I'll pass and say
Hey!
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
Who are you, I just don't care
I'm happy with what I found
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
How is the air up there?
How Is the Air Up There? was written by Steve Duboff & Artie Kornfeld.