“LA” is SiR’s ode to his hometown Inglewood, California, a large city in the greater Los Angeles area where he grew up with his musical family.
In a 2017 interview with Hot New HipHop, SiR said:
Inglewood holds a special place in my heart. I still live in the city. Growing up in Inglewood, it was...
[Intro]
Take me back to LA
Take me back to LA
Take me back to LA, ohh
[Verse 1]
I've laughed and I've cried
I've lived and I've died
Stole from, gambled and cheated
Cut corners outside
I've tried and I've failed
Stood tall when they'd run
I've fought a cold war
In the dead of the hot sun
[Chorus]
Now take me back to LA
Where the weather is good
Take me back to LA
Don't wanna give the road a second look
[Post-Chorus]
And I remember first time that I left
Pain, it flooded the wells of your eyes
You said you'd never forgive me if I didn't make it back
But now I'm comin' home for some good lovin'
[Verse 2]
I've learned and I've taught
I've gained and I've lost
Made due with what I'm made of
Found out what love cost
Learned who I can't trust
Learned that it's just us
I've learned to love mine
Even when it ain't much
[Chorus]
Now take me back to LA
Where the weather is good
Take me back to LA
Don't wanna give the road a second look
[Post-Chorus]
And I remember first time that I left
Pain, it flooded the wells of your eyes
You said you'd never forgive me if I didn't make it back
But now I'm comin' home for some good lovin'
[Outro]
Take me back to LA
Take me back to LA
Take me back to LA, ooh
LA was written by Tony Russell & Freaky Rob & K. Berry & Kendrick Lamar & SiR.
LA was produced by SiR & Kiefer & Tony Russell & Freaky Rob & Kal Banx.