Niki Hoeky
Herbert Léonard Lyrics
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Down in Cajun land
Folks got something goin'
Goes something like
Folks come an git'cha tootsie
I wants to t'tie ya puppe'tame me
Gonna dig ya on a scoobydoo
Ooh boog-a-boo you
You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Umm hmm, umm
Said, golly, golly miss Molly
Everything's copesetic now
Boog-a-boo, look at you
What I'd like to do to you boy
Ooh boog-a-boo you
You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Umm hmm, hmm
Niki, Niki, Niki Hoeky
Your pappy's doing time in the pokey
Your sisters on a trip
Your momma got hip
Little boy you're lookin' ok
You ooh boog-a-boo you
You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
I'm talking bout your boola
Talking bout that wee
I'm talking bout your boola
Talking bout that wee
Well get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Niki, Niki, Niki
Niki, Niki, Niki
Niki, Niki, Niki
Niki, Niki, Niki Hoeky
Niki Hoeky
The song "Niki Hoeky" by Herbert Leonard is a playful tune filled with nonsensical words and phrases, reminiscent of the Cajun influence in Louisiana. The lyrics describe the fun-loving and carefree lifestyle of the people of Cajun land. The opening lines speak of something "going on" in Cajun land and suggest that people come there to have a good time. The following lines are filled with playful phrases like "puppe'tame me," "scoobydoo," and "scubadie." These nonsensical phrases suggest a joyful and playful atmosphere in Cajun land where people are free to be themselves and enjoy life.
The song also mentions a character named Niki Hoeky, whose father is in jail and whose sister is on a trip. The mention of these characters adds a layer of storytelling to the song and perhaps suggests that life in Cajun land is not always easy, but the people there still manage to find joy and happiness.
Overall, the song "Niki Hoeky" is a celebration of the Cajun way of life, with its emphasis on good food, good music, and good times.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in Louisiana
In the state of Louisiana
Down in Cajun land
In Louisiana, specifically in the region inhabited by the Cajun people
Folks got something goin'
The people there have a certain cultural practice or tradition
Goes something like
Can be described as
Folks come an git'cha tootsie
The people engage in a dance or social gathering
I wants to t'tie ya puppe'tame me
I want to tie you up and have you all to myself
Gonna dig ya on a scoobydoo
Intend to please you, win you over
Gonna gitcha on'a scubadie
Plan to seduce you or make advances towards you
Ooh boog-a-boo you
Expressing admiration or attraction to the person addressed
You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
Affectionately calling the person addressed a little boy
Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Be aware of the customs or practices in the region
Umm hmm, umm
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Said, golly, golly miss Molly
Exclamation of surprise or admiration towards someone named Molly
Everything's copesetic now
Everything is satisfactory or going well
Boog-a-boo, look at you
Expressing amazement or admiration towards the person addressed
What I'd like to do to you boy
Implying sexual desire or attraction to the person addressed
Niki, Niki, Niki Hoeky
Repetition of the name of the person being addressed
Your pappy's doing time in the pokey
Your father is in jail
Your sisters on a trip
Your sister is away on a journey
Your momma got hip
Your mother has become aware or knowledgeable of something
Little boy you're lookin' ok
Addressing the person as a little boy again and commenting positively on their appearance
Well get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Reiterating the importance of being aware of local customs or practices
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jim Ford, Lolly Vegas, Pat Vegas
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