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Hello Josephine
Fats Domino Lyrics


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Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
You used to laugh at me and holler "Woo woo woo"

I used to walk you home
I used to hold your hand
You used to use my umbrella ev'ry time it rained
You used to cry so much it was a crying shame


Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo"

You used to live over yonder by the railroad track.
When it rained you couldn't walk I used to tote you on my back
Now you gotta make believe it was a thrill at that.

Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo"

Overall Meaning

Fats Domino's "Hello Josephine" is a classic love song that speaks to the heart of many who have relationships that never happened or moved in unexpected directions. The song is about a man who greets his old flame, Josephine, and asks if she remembers him as he remembers her. The lyrics show how deep his feelings and memories for her flow as he tells her about their shared experiences. In the first stanza, the singer recalls how Josephine used to laugh at him and shout "woo woo woo."


In the second stanza, the singer remembers how he used to walk Josephine home, hold her hand, and shield her from the rain with his umbrella. He talks about how Josephine used to cry so much, and it was a crying shame. In the third stanza, he talks about where Josephine lived and how he had to carry her on his back when the railway tracks were flooded, making it impossible for her to walk. He acknowledges that Josephine pretended it was a thrill when he carried her, even though it was not.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, nostalgia, and missed opportunities. The singer is in love with Josephine, and he wants her to remember the connection they once had. Despite the missed chances, he values the memories and experiences they shared together.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Fats is greeting Josephine and asking how she is doing.


Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Fats is wondering if Josephine remembers him like he remembers her.


You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo'
Josephine used to mock laugh at Fats and yell 'Woo woo woo'.


You used to live over yonder by the railroad track.
Josephine used to live far away from Fats by the railroad track.


When it rained you couldn't walk I used to tote you on my back
Fats used to carry Josephine on his back when it rained and she couldn't walk.


Now you gotta make believe it was a thrill at that.
Josephine now pretends that she enjoyed being carried and that it was a fun experience.


You used to cry so much it was a crying shame
Josephine used to cry a lot which was unfortunate.


I used to walk you home
Fats used to accompany Josephine to her home.


I used to hold your hand
Fats used to hold Josephine's hand on their walks home.


You used to use my umbrella ev'ry time it rained
Josephine used to borrow Fats' umbrella whenever it rained.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW

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