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The perfect theme song for Louie-ville

It’s the 60th anniversary of Louie Louie, one of rock & roll’s most misunderstood songs. The 1964 release of The Kingsmen’s bluesy version of a sailor’s song about missing his woman drove parents batty. Even the FBI was convinced that it contained profane lyrics to poison the minds of America’s youth.

LYRICS

“Louie Louie”

Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.
Yi-yi-yi-yi-yi
Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.

A fine girl, who waited for me.
I catch a ship across the sea.
I sailed the ship all alone.
I wondered when I’m gonna make it home.

Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.
Yi-yi-yi-yi-yi
Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.

Three nights and days I sailed the sea.
I think of the girl constantly.
On the ship, I dream she there.
I smell the rose that’s in her hair.

Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.
Yi-yi-yi-yi-yi
Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.

I see Jamaican moon above.
See the girl I’m thinking of.
I take her in my arms and then
Say I’ll never leave again.

Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.
Yi-yi-yi-yi-yi
Louie Louie, oh baby, I gotta go.

Oh, I gotta go now.
Uh-huh I gotta go.

terrymeiners
dad. husband. observer. media personality. pathological flyer.
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