Don't you Know Yockomo
Huey Piano Smith The Clowns Lyrics
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(Don't you just know it)
Baby, don't believe I wear two left shoes
(Don't you just know it)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba
(Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Hey, pretty baby, can we go strollin'
(Don't you just know it)
You got me rockin' when I wanna be rollin'
(Don't you just know it)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba
(Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Baby, baby, you're my blue heaven
(Don't you just know it)
You got me pushin' when I wanna be shoving
(Don't you just know it)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba
(Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba
(Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
The older the woman, the more she teases
(Don't you just know it)
The younger the Couple, the tighter they squeeze
(Don't you just know it)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba
(Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba
(Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
The song "Don't You Know Yakamo" by Huey Piano Smith & The Clowns is a fun, upbeat tune that speaks to the singer's confidence and swagger. The first line, "I can't lose with the stuff I use," is a boastful statement that suggests the singer believes he can't fail with his skills and abilities. He then goes on to proclaim that his romantic interest should not believe any rumors about him having two left feet. This suggests that the singer is both confident and charming, and he's hoping to impress the object of his affection.
The chorus of the song is primarily made up of repetitive sounds, such as "gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba" and "ah ha ha ha." This adds to the playful tone of the song and makes it a fun, lighthearted tune that's easy to dance along to. The singer then goes on to ask the woman if they can go "strolling," which suggests that he's hoping for a romantic walk with his love interest. He also indicates that he finds the woman irresistible by stating that she's got him "rockin' when I wanna be rollin'."
The song also includes a reference to age differences in relationships, as the singer notes that older women tend to tease more while younger couples tend to cling tighter to one another. Overall, the song is a celebration of confidence, charm, and playful romance.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't lose with the stuff I use
I'm confident in my skills and abilities
Baby, don't believe I wear two left shoes
Don't doubt me, I'm capable
Hey, pretty baby, can we go strollin'
Would you like to go for a walk with me?
You got me rockin' when I wanna be rollin'
You're getting me excited and energized
Baby, baby, you're my blue heaven
You make me feel happy and content
You got me pushin' when I wanna be shoving
You're making me work harder than I want to
The older the woman, the more she teases
Women tend to become more flirtatious with age
The younger the Couple, the tighter they squeeze
Younger couples tend to be more physically affectionate
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Written by: Huey P. Smith
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