La De Da
Ringo Starr · Vertical Man [1998]
'Cause I can't live your life for you
I'm satisfied, feeling high
'Cause I found out just what to do
Oh, you can bet I never let the things I get, get the best of me
When I get blue, here's what I do and so can you
It is no mystery when you sing
La la de da, like que sera sera
Whatever la de da, la de da
All you got to say is la de da
You don't need to cry
No reason why is ever good enough for me
We can take a walk, just laugh and talk
Whatever's going to be will be
And when it rains I don't complain,
I'm like a train, I just keep rolling on
Sometimes you lose, you blow a fuse, you're not immune
To what's been going on, sing along
La la de da, like que sera sera
Whatever la de da, la de da
All you got to say is la de da
Oo oo
And when you're down, it can be found, turn it around
You know the remedy
Just cut some slack, don't look back 'cause it's a fact, it will be okay
When you say
La la de da, like que sera sera
Whatever la de da, la de da
All you got to say is la de da, oh yeah
Just like Doris Day said que sera
La la de da, la la de da, la la de da
All you got to say is la de da
All I got to say is, all we got to say is
It's the only way is la de da
La la de da, la la de da, la la de da
Come on, everybody, la la de da
This one's for you, mate, la la de da
It went la de da, I say, la la de da
Say if you can, you'll never get another
La la de da
Come on, join me with this line
La la de da, la la de da, la
La De Da
La De Da appears on Ringo Starr's 1998 album Vertical Man, marking a period where the former Beatle continued to explore eclectic pop and rock arrangements. Known for his distinctive vocal style and percussive sensibilities, Starr often collaborated with a wide range of musicians to craft songs that blend straightforward melodies with sophisticated production. This track fits within his broader discography of accessible, rhythm-driven recordings that have defined his solo career since the 1970s. While Vertical Man represents a later chapter in his extensive catalogue, the song reflects Starr's enduring ability to deliver catchy, radio-friendly material. The recording stands as part of a long tradition of work where Starr balances personal expression with the polished sound expected from a legendary drummer turned frontman.