Skip to My Lou
Countdown Kids Lyrics
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What'll I do?
Lost my partner
What'll I do?
Lost my partner
What'll I do?
Skip to my lou, my darlin'
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'
I'll get another one
Prettier than you
I'll get another one
Prettier than you
I'll get another one
Prettier than you
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'
Can't get a red bird
Jay bird'll do
Can't get a red bird
Jay bird'll do
Can't get a red bird
Jay bird'll do
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'
The song "Skip to My Lou" by Countdown Kids is an American folk song with a catchy tune that was popularized in the 1940s. The lyrics of the song are simple and repetitive, and are often sung in a call-and-response format. In the song, the singer has lost their partner and wonders what to do. They then say they will find another partner who is prettier than the first. The singer goes on to say that they can't find a red bird, but a jay bird will do. The chorus repeats the phrase "Skip to my Lou, my darling" with a skipping motion implied.
The song has many interpretations, but it is often seen as a playful and flirtatious song about finding a new partner after being rejected by one. The phrase "Skip to my Lou" is speculated to have originated from a Scottish dance known as "Loo," and the lyrics may have been adapted from that dance. The jay bird mentioned in the song may be a reference to the blue jay, which is common in North America.
Overall, "Skip to My Lou" is a fun and lighthearted song that has been enjoyed by generations of children and adults alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost my partner
I have lost my dance partner.
What'll I do?
What should I do now that I don't have a partner to dance with?
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'
I will dance alone and have fun, my dear.
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou
Let's dance and have a great time by ourselves.
I'll get another one
I will find another dance partner.
Prettier than you
This new partner will look better than the previous one.
Can't get a red bird
I cannot find the bird that I am looking for.
Jay bird'll do
A different type of bird will suffice in place of the missing one.
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE
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