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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

The lyrics to Fat Domino's classic hit "Hello Josephine" are a nostalgic ode to an old flame, Josephine. The singer recalls their past memories, asking if Josephine remembers him like he remembers her. The verses are somewhat playful and light-hearted, with Domino referencing how Josephine used to laugh at him and say "woo woo woo". The chorus repeats this question of remembrance, with an emphasis on Josephine's previous teasing behavior.

The lyrics also paint a picture of their past relationship - from how the singer used to walk Josephine home and hold her hand, to how he used to carry her on his back during rainy walks by the railroad track. The final line of the second verse speaks to the idea of Josephine having to pretend it was a thrilling experience, perhaps indicating that their relationship wasn't always as romantic as it may have appeared.

Overall, "Hello Josephine" is a sweet and simple love song, with a nostalgic and somewhat teasing tone. The lyrics express a fondness for a past love, while also acknowledging the playful and occasionally difficult aspects of their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

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

Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
The singer is reminiscing about the past and wondering if Josephine remembers them the same way.

You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo'
Josephine used to tease and make fun of the singer, using the catchphrase 'woo woo woo.'

I used to walk you home
The artist recalls a time when they would walk Josephine home.

I used to hold your hand
The artist remembers holding hands with Josephine.

You used to use my umbrella ev'ry time it rained
Josephine would rely on the singer's umbrella to stay dry when it rained.

You used to cry so much it was a crying shame
The singer remembers a time when Josephine used to cry frequently and excessively.

You used to live over yonder by the railroad track.
The artist recalls where Josephine used to live, near the railroad track.

When it rained you couldn't walk I used to tote you on my back
The artist would carry Josephine on their back when it rained and she couldn't walk.

Now you gotta make believe it was a thrill at that.
The artist believes that Josephine is pretending to have enjoyed being carried on their back, even though it was out of necessity.

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

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