James Marsters sang in the American rock band Ghost of the Robot on their album Mad Brilliant and the E.P. 'It's Nothing'.
Since the band's break up he has released two solo albums, Civilized Man and Like a Waterfall, and has performed a number of live solo gigs.
Louise
James Marsters Lyrics
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And when to do it
And just how to get there
That's Lou
Who'll take you from Leeds to Bristol
Through the cops and robbers and the one-way headaches
That's Lou
Louise
Louise
Coventry really brought our pants down
They cocked their guns and got all our crowns yeah
Wake up Lou
You'd know what to do
By London we were tired as hell
Had to shake some bunnies that got on our tail yeah
Punch it Lou
Punch it Lou
Punch it Chewie!
Punch it Chewie
But a cop didn't like the way Lou
Went down a one-way street
Backward
Slow down Lou
We don't wanna die
Lou said
Sit down baby
I'll get you to your date
You won't be late
And she did
Hey Lou
What happened to that cop back there man
Whoa
He was there man and now he ain't
What you got some cop disappearing ink up there or something Lou
You're beautiful, you're amazing, you're no wookie
Sometimes I'm a dick man
You're Louise
The song "Louise" by James Marsters is a love letter to a character named Louise. The lyrics portray her as a strong, capable woman who knows how to navigate even the most difficult of situations. The song talks about how Louise will always "tell you just where to get off and when to do it" and how she knows "just how to get there." Marsters uses driving as a metaphor for life's challenges, as Louise is able to navigate the difficult roads from Leeds to Bristol "through the cops and robbers and the one-way headaches."
The song also touches on the idea of being tired and wanting to give up, but having someone like Louise to push through. When the singer is feeling tired and overwhelmed by the journey, Louise is there to keep them going. The lyrics say " Wake up Lou, You'd know what to do, By London we were tired as hell, Had to shake some bunnies that got on our tail," showing how Louise is the one who gives them the strength to keep moving forward.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the strength and endurance of Louise. She is portrayed as a powerful, confident woman who can guide the singer through even the toughest of situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Who'll tell you just where to get off
Who will inform you about the exact location where your journey ends
And when to do it
And at what time should you get off
And just how to get there
And the way to reach there
That's Lou
That's Louise, who can guide you through this journey
Who'll take you from Leeds to Bristol
Who will accompany you from one place to another
Through the cops and robbers and the one-way headaches
Through the obstruction caused by law enforcers and criminals, and the one-way traffic rules
That's Lou
That's Louise, who can navigate through these obstacles
Louise
Calling out to Louise, the trustworthy guide
Coventry really brought our pants down
Coventry caused us to face embarrassment or defeat
They cocked their guns and got all our crowns yeah
They threatened us and took our authority, completely subduing us
Wake up Lou
Rousing Louise from slumber or inaction
You'd know what to do
Cause you have the competence to handle such situations
By London we were tired as hell
We were completely drained by the time we reached London
Had to shake some bunnies that got on our tail yeah
Had to evade the people following us, often with incorrect or malicious intent
Punch it Lou
Accelerate the vehicle, Louise, to increase our speed
Punch it Chewie!
A humorous reference to a Star Wars character suggesting fast action
But a cop didn't like the way Lou
However, a law officer disapproved of Louise's actions
Went down a one-way street
Driving along a narrow path with a restrictive traffic rule
Backward
In the opposite direction to its normal route
Slow down Lou
Control the speed of the vehicle, Louise, to avoid danger
We don't wanna die
We don't want to face any harm or danger
Lou said
Louise spoke in a calm and reassuring tone
Sit down baby
Please relax and stay composed
I'll get you to your date
I'll ensure that you will reach your destination on time
You won't be late
You will reach your destination within the stipulated time
And she did
Louise lived up to her promise and helped the person reach their destination on time
Hey Lou
Calling out to Louise again
What happened to that cop back there man
Asking about the law enforcement officer who had earlier given chase
Whoa
Expressing surprise or disbelief
He was there man and now he ain't
The officer was around but has now disappeared
What you got some cop disappearing ink up there or something Lou
Humorously questioning if Louise had any magic trick to make the officer vanish
You're beautiful, you're amazing, you're no wookie
Complimenting Louise in a playful manner
Sometimes I'm a dick man
Admitting to being a difficult or unreasonable person at times
You're Louise
Ending the song with a repetition of Louise's name as a tribute
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anna Hwang
I love his voice
Lili D'aloia- Facey
Went to a mini James Marsters concert tonight at SupaNova, absolutely AMAZING! Just him on stage and he was so captivating!
jkrfan7
i really wish james marsters would keep performing!!!!
Abassia Mleita
Je préfère ce son et cette façon de chanter 😍
Annemarie Hensoldt
hahaha this song is great! im pretty sure its more about the guitar (which is awesome) than the o so serious lyrics, but it is hilarious either way.
Silvia Morlando
,bravissimo James👍👍👍🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸
Wolfa_po
this is soo billy idol like
Toshibatko
@EyesAllure That's cool- You're Louise, so you're beautiful. I'm Katie, so I'm pretty. James says at least.......:-D