Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2007-01-01
- Album Name: Rewind
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Ooh La La” by J.J. Cale
“Ooh La La” by J.J. Cale is a nostalgic reflection on coming to terms with the realities of getting older. In this slow and mellow blues piece, Cale meditates on the passing of time and its impact on him personally: “It’s all strange/ Ooh la la/ All the change/ Ooh la la”. He sings of his love for life’s simpler pleasures, such as fishing and spending time with his partner, but is aware of the pain that age can bring with it. Life’s joys and sorrows are often seen as two sides of the same coin, and Cale expresses that idea here, singing “It’s all one/ Ooh la la/ Ain’t it fun/ Ooh la la”. At the same time, he acknowledges that things have changed from when he was young and is both accepting and grateful for the memories, singing “Thanks for the days/ Ooh la la/ Hazy and sweet/ Ooh la la”. As he reflects on his life, Cale reminds the listener that all things must pass but that life can still be filled with beauty and joy.