Story Behind The Song
Based on the book A Waltz Through Lala Land by R. David Smola
Song Description
lyrics sung from the point of view of a mental health professional to a patient in a psych ward. The music and sound design reflect what is going on in the mind of the patient.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Rock - Psychedelic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Passive |
Subject |
Sanity/Insanity, Hospitals |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Welcome to Lala Land
words and music by Cathy Richardson c.2013
VERSE 1
How about a nice vacation?
Here's a padded room
Feel free to smoke all you want
But suicide is against the rules and
Please don't be offended
We've had to strap you down
So you won't hurt yourself
Don't you know we're only here to help?
CHORUS
Welcome to Lala Land
Make yourself at home
Hide your head underneath the covers
You're a danger to yourself and others
Welcome to Lala Land
Have a pleasant stay
Don't make it too complicated
Don't you know reality is overrated
VERSE 2
I see you're having trouble talking
We must adjust the meds
We're still experimenting
We haven't figured out the proper dosage yet and
Please don't be alarmed by the man shitting on the floor
He's really so much better
If you think he's crazy now you shoulda seen him before, yeah
CHORUS repeats and vamps
Don't you that sanity is overrated?