Tutti Frutti
Johnny Lyrics


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Be bop a lula balab bam bom

Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Be bop a lula balab bam bom

I got a girl named Sue
She knows just what to do
I got a girl named Sue
She knows just what to do
She rocks to the east
Rocks to the west
She's the girl that I love best

Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Be bop a lula balab bam bom

I got a girl named Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
I got a girl named Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me
Yes indeed
Boys don't know what she do to me

Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Be bop a lula balab bam bom

Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Be bop a lula balab bam bom

I got a girl named Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
I got a girl named Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me
Yes indeed
Boys don't know what she do to me

Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Tutti frutti, oh ruti




Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Be bop a lula balab bam bom

Overall Meaning

The song "Tutti Frutti" by Johnny Hallyday is an upbeat and fun song about the singer's love for two different women, Sue and Daisy. The song opens with the iconic phrase "Be bop a lula balab bam bom," which serves as a call to dance and let loose. The lyrics then introduce Sue, who is described as a girl who "rocks to the east, rocks to the west," and is the singer's true love. The phrase "Tutti Frutti" is repeated throughout, serving as a refrain and adding to the overall joyful mood of the song.


The second stanza introduces Daisy, who "almost drives [the singer] crazy" with her love. The lyrics imply that Daisy is a more passionate and intense love interest than Sue, as the singer notes that "boys don't know what she do to me." Again, the phrase "Tutti Frutti" appears throughout the stanza, creating a link between the two women despite their differences.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of love and passion, and the joy that comes with being in a relationship with someone who makes you feel alive. The repetitious refrain adds to the upbeat, danceable quality of the song, encouraging listeners to join in and celebrate their own experiences of love and passion.


Line by Line Meaning

Be bop a lula balab bam bom
Introduction to the song with scat-like vocalizations.


Tutti frutti, oh ruti
Catchy repeated phrase with no specific meaning.


I got a girl named Sue
Introduction of a specific love interest.


She knows just what to do
Sue is a skilled lover.


She rocks to the east
Sue enjoys dancing.


Rocks to the west
Sue enjoys dancing in all directions.


She's the girl that I love best
Sue is Johnny's favorite girl.


I got a girl named Daisy
Introduction of a second love interest.


She almost drives me crazy
Daisy is a passionate and intense lover.


She knows how to love me
Daisy is a skilled lover.


Yes indeed
Confirmation of Daisy's lovemaking abilities.


Boys don't know what she do to me
Other men do not understand Johnny's attraction to Daisy.


Be bop a lula balab bam bom
Closing scat-like vocalizations.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Labostrie, Joe Lubin, Richard Penniman

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Comments from YouTube:

@richwannabe2091

Sans Johnny je n'aurai jamais connu cette fantastique musique merci jojo !!!!!!!RIP

@mazzyvictor

You ARE a wonderful part of my youth Johnny Hallyday and shall always be. RIP ♡

@jean-francoishoulier2475

Tutti Frutti par Elvis est extraordinaire, mais par Johnny c'n'est pas mal non plus ! :-)

@sebaut100

la meilleure version est quand meme celle de little richard

@philadelphy235

jean kevin patoulachi Adriano Celentano en a aussi fait une très bien!

@daniel0752

j'ai le 33 t de lui tutti tutti avec la pochéte déciné au créyon qui connait une réponse merci

@gaindekiryu

​@seb aut et de Val Kilmer

@MrSaitoK

bravo! French Elvis Presley!

@Ayse-gk2mb

woua notre jojoooooooooooooooooooooo

@jncognet1

par johnny tutti frutti

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