88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993.… Read Full Bio ↴88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993. They play a style of hardcore punk, melodic hardcore, and punk rock. In 1993 they released their debut 7", Go Away. They released several albums, their last effort being a split album with Kid Dynamite. After disbanding in 1999, members Joe Principe and Dan Wleklinski went on to form punk rock band Rise Against. Denis Buckley currently sings in melodic hardcore band Explode and Make Up.
88 Fingers Louie reformed in 2009, but after some touring and the release of a live album, the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2011.

Members
Denis Buckley - Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
Mr. Dan Precision - Guitars, Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
John Contreras - Bass (2009-2011)
John Carrol - Drums, Vocals (1998-1999, 2009-2011)

Ex-Members
Dom Vallone - Drums (1993-1995)
Glenn Porter - Drums (1995-1998)
Joe Principe - Bass, Vocals (1993-1999)

Intellectual Lover
88 Fingers Louie Lyrics

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Can't hear what you're saying
Blah blah bl-bl-bl-blah blah blah blah
Talk talk away
I won't listen anyway, oh no
You think I'm being a baby
Well, you're exactly right
Keep treating me that way
Doesn't give me the right

My lover's an intellectual
My lover's an intellectual

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 88 Fingers Louie's song Intellectual Lover depict a person who is not interested in what their partner has to say. They dismiss their partner's words as meaningless and refuse to listen to them. The singer acknowledges that they're being immature as they choose to ignore their partner. They prefer to be treated like a baby as it doesn't give them the right to argue. The next lines of the song reveal the singer's admiration for their partner's intellect. They proudly claim that their lover is an intellectual.

The song is a commentary on the dynamic of a relationship where one partner values intellectual pursuits while the other is less interested in them. The singer's refusal to listen to their partner portrays a lack of communication between the two. The song suggests that the singer finds solace in their partner's intelligence but struggles to connect with them on a personal level.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't hear what you're saying
I am purposely ignoring your words

Blah blah bl-bl-bl-blah blah blah blah
I hear the sound of your voice but not the substance of your message

Talk talk away
Keep talking, it doesn't matter to me

I won't listen anyway, oh no
I refuse to hear and process your words

You think I'm being a baby
You believe I'm behaving immaturely

Well, you're exactly right
You are correct in your assessment of my behavior

Keep treating me that way
Continue to treat me like a child

Doesn't give me the right
However, it does not justify my own immature behavior

My lover's an intellectual
My romantic partner is intelligent and mentally stimulating

My lover's an intellectual
My romantic partner values intellect and knowledge

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