Louie Louie
John Belushi Lyrics

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Louie, Louie, oh, no
I said me gotta go
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I said Louie, Louie, oh, baby
Said me gotta go

A fine little girl
She waits for me

I'll catch a ship
Across the sea

I sail that ship all alone
Never think I'll make it home

Louie, Louie, oh, baby
I said me gotta go
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I said Louie, Louie, oh, honey
Said me gotta go

Three nights and days
I sail the sea
Me think of girl constantly
On that ship, I dream she's there
I smell the rose in her hair

Louie, Louie, oh, honey
I said me gotta go
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I said Louie, Louie, oh, baby
Said me gotta go

See Jamaica, the moon above
It won't be long, me see me love
Take her in my arms again
I; ll tell her that
I'll never leave again

Louie, Louie, oh, baby
I said me gotta go
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I said Louie, Louie, oh, honey
Said me gotta go

I said me gotta go now

I said me gotta go now
Right now

Overall Meaning

The song Louie Louie by John Belushi is a cover of the famous song of the same name, originally performed by The Kingsmen. The lyrics can be interpreted as a sailor's lament, as the singer of the song describes his journey across the sea to reunite with his loved one. The repeated phrase "Louie, Louie" could be interpreted as a representation of the singer's longing for his lover, as he calls out her name.

The first verse describes the singer's initial announcement that he must leave home, as he sets sail across the sea to reunite with his lover. The second verse elaborates on the singer's thoughts and feelings during his journey, as he dreams of his lover and misses her company. The final verse gives the listener a glimpse into the singer's future plans, as he heads towards Jamaica to reunite with his lover and embrace her once again.

Overall, the song Louie Louie can be interpreted as a representation of the longing and desire often experienced by sailors and other travelers who are separated from their loved ones for extended periods of time. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it a popular tune that is still enjoyed by audiences today.

Line by Line Meaning

Louie, Louie, oh, no
Introducing the song

I said me gotta go
Speaker wants to leave

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement with oneself

I said Louie, Louie, oh, baby
Speaker addresses someone named Louie

Said me gotta go
Reiteration of desire to leave

A fine little girl
Speaker refers to a girl in a complimentary way

She waits for me
Girl is anticipating speaker's arrival

I'll catch a ship
Speaker will take a boat

Across the sea
Destination is far away

I sail that ship all alone
Speaker is traveling solo

Never think I'll make it home
Uncertainty about successfully completing journey

Three nights and days
Significant duration of time

I sail the sea
Speaker is continuing to travel by boat

Me think of girl constantly
Girl is on speaker's mind

On that ship, I dream she's there
Speaker imagines the girl with him on the boat

I smell the rose in her hair
Sensory detail that speaker connects with the girl

See Jamaica, the moon above
Speaker observes tropical scenery

It won't be long, me see me love
Speaker anticipates reuniting with the girl soon

Take her in my arms again
Speaker expresses desire to embrace the girl

I; ll tell her that
Speaker will communicate something important to the girl

I'll never leave again
Speaker promises to stay with the girl permanently

I said me gotta go now
Speaker reiterates desire to leave

Right now
Immediately

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'seven years of college down the drain' classic line

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Favourite film. Brilliant song. Especially as featured in the film. JOY

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Back in the 1960s, when I first heard this version of "Louie Louie," I remarked, "The percussion in this is like someone kicking a drum kit down a flight of stairs -- I dig it the most!" "Animal House" is still a hit! "So hit it!"