Niki Hoeky
Herbert Léonard Lyrics


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Down in Louisiana
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
Gonna gitcha on'a scubadie
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

Overall Meaning

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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