You know when you see someone and think, "wow, they're in their own world." Well that world is la la land.

Refers to the City of Los Angeles.

Orgin. Late 90's LA HipHop

derived from cartoons. where a charachter walking thru the forest or park singing "LA LA LA LA" in a happy mood. but taken and used sarcastically.

To be zoned out or spaced out. To be in a sort of semi-concious state until snapped out of it. Usually by a slap across the face or a hand waving around in front of your eyes.

The Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles, California.

1) Where the old people go (with Alzheimer’s or dementia)
2) When you or someone else is in their happy place
3) A song by Demi Lovato

The term either refers to Hollywood, Los Angeles or a state of mind synonymous with Hollywood that is out of touch with reality, focusing on dreams, fantasies or frivolous endeavors.