As a comedian and impressionist, Finis has opened for many headlining comedians, including for Richard Pryor during the filiming for Live On The Sunset Strip.
Today, Finis is one of the most prolific headliners on Royal Caribbean cruise lines.
Skip to My Lou
Finis Henderson Lyrics
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You must be the girl
I read about in fairy tales
Then slowly you appeared
Inside my reality
How I'd love to be the man
Who shares your nights
Just one dance, instant romance
[*]
Skip to my Lou, my girl
I'm comin' after you (Skip to it, skip to it)
Let's pretend I have the shoe
That fits you perfectly
[**]
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
[***]
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
I would change my world around
If you want me to
There must be a clue
As to why I'm so attracted to you
It's not what you say
It's what you do to me
You have got me in a way
... as if to say
My name is Romeo, baby
Could you be my Juliet
(* Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my girl
I'm comin' after you (Skip to it, skip to it)
Let's pretend I have the shoe
That fits you perfectly
(** Repeat 2 times)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
[****]
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
(** Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
(*** Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
I would change my world around
If you want me to
(**** Repeat and fade)
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
In "Skip to My Lou," Finis Henderson sings about a woman who captures his attention and heart. The first verse describes how the woman seems like someone out of a fairytale and how he wishes to be the man who shares her nights. In the chorus, he urges her to skip to him, pretending he has the shoe that fits her perfectly, referencing the story of Cinderella. He continues to express his desire to be her knight in shining armor in the second verse, saying her actions have gotten him in a way that makes him feel like Romeo with the hope she could be his Juliet. The chorus repeats again, with the added verse about the kiss that he thinks will awaken her, emphasizing his dedication to her.
Overall, the song is a romantic expression of wanting to be with someone and offering them love and protection. The lyrics reference popular fairytales and romantic stories, adding to the romantic tone of the song. Through the use of metaphors and imagery, Finis Henderson creates a vivid depiction of his feelings towards the woman he desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Let's move quickly and enthusiastically towards our goal
You must be the girl
I believe you are the one for me
I read about in fairy tales
My ideal partner, straight from the stories I've always loved
Then slowly you appeared
You showed up and entered my life, subtly and alluringly
Inside my reality
In my own world and experience, not just in my imagination
How I'd love to be the man
I aspire to be the one you desire and need
Who shares your nights
I want to spend intimate moments with you, and be your companion always
Like Cinderella at the ball
We could have a magical time together, like in a fairy tale
Just one dance, instant romance
Even one moment spent together could create a strong emotional connection
Skip to my Lou, my girl
Come to me, my love
I'm comin' after you (Skip to it, skip to it)
I'm chasing after you with as much energy and excitement as possible
Let's pretend I have the shoe
Imagining the perfect fit and match between us
That fits you perfectly
This could be the ideal relationship for us both
Skip to my Lou, my darling
My beloved, come to me with joy and eagerness
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
I desire to be your protector, supporter, and hero
I'm waiting for you
I'm ready and willing to do anything to be with you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
I long to give you a beautiful and unforgettable kiss that will awaken your heart
I would change my world around
I would do anything it takes to be with you
If you want me to
This is my offer, but the decision is yours
There must be a clue
I sense that there is something special and promising about you
As to why I'm so attracted to you
I'm trying to figure out what makes you so magnetic to me
It's not what you say
Your words alone aren't enough to explain the pull you have on me
It's what you do to me
Your actions and presence make me feel an abundant, deep emotion
You have got me in a way
You have a hold on me that can't be easily explained or dismissed
... as if to say
It's as if you were signaling something about us to the world
My name is Romeo, baby
I see myself as a passionate lover, like Romeo from Shakespeare's story
Could you be my Juliet
Are you the partner who completes and complements me, like Juliet to Romeo?
Darlin', my darlin'
An affectionate way to address and call out to one's beloved
Contributed by Lillian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luieloo6612
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
You must be the girl
I read about in fairy tales
Then slowly you appeared
Inside my reality
How I'd love to be the man
Who shares your nights
Like Cinderella at the ball
Just one dance, instant romance
[*]
Skip to my Lou, my girl
I'm comin' after you (Skip to it, skip to it)
Let's pretend I have the shoe
That fits you perfectly
[**]
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
[***]
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
I would change my world around
If you want me to
There must be a clue
As to why I'm so attracted to you
It's not what you say
It's what you do to me
You have got me in a way
... as if to say
My name is Romeo, baby
Could you be my Juliet
(* Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my girl
I'm comin' after you (Skip to it, skip to it)
Let's pretend I have the shoe
That fits you perfectly
(** Repeat 2 times)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
[****]
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
(** Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
(*** Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
I would change my world around
If you want me to
(** Repeat and fade)
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
@luieloo6612
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
You must be the girl
I read about in fairy tales
Then slowly you appeared
Inside my reality
How I'd love to be the man
Who shares your nights
Like Cinderella at the ball
Just one dance, instant romance
[*]
Skip to my Lou, my girl
I'm comin' after you (Skip to it, skip to it)
Let's pretend I have the shoe
That fits you perfectly
[**]
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
[***]
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
I would change my world around
If you want me to
There must be a clue
As to why I'm so attracted to you
It's not what you say
It's what you do to me
You have got me in a way
... as if to say
My name is Romeo, baby
Could you be my Juliet
(* Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my girl
I'm comin' after you (Skip to it, skip to it)
Let's pretend I have the shoe
That fits you perfectly
(** Repeat 2 times)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
[****]
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
(** Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
With the kiss that I'm sure will waken you
(*** Repeat)
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm comin' for you
I wanna be your knight in shining armor
Skip to my Lou, my darling
I'm waiting for you
I would change my world around
If you want me to
(** Repeat and fade)
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
Skip to it, skip to it, skip to it
Darlin', my darlin'
@yungdryaz1553
thanks for the lyrics!
@teal1010
Thank you!
💞
@GeorgyPorgyPuddingPie
The music video is ridiculous, but the song is perfect, amazing, that synth bass and funky guitar, on fire
@rockolutheran
It's very kitsch but that's what makes it even better. Artists are trying to emulate this kinda aesthetic now
@delilam4233
Ｉagree.
@ebktoonz8436
It’s 83 anything went back then obviously now you’d down rate it in this time
@BrooklynLove55
Man, I recorded this on tape and played it over and over! The 80’s had the best music.
@Resoundinglyavergage
What a jam, honestly this song is such a floor filler. So groovy, so catchy and so smooth. I love everything about this.
@yungdryaz1553
certified banger 💯