Louise
KITCHEN - The Black Keys Lyrics
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I said Louise, the sweetest
She called me to warm Chicago
Down the gulf of Mexico
Now look here, Louise
You know you got to, to be all kind
Can't mind my muddy water, keep it hid
She called me to warm Chicago
Down the gulf
Now look here, Louise
You know I don't be your king
Know you can't mind it, keep it hid
Oh Louise, the sweet
She called me to warm Chicago
Now I'm goin'
The lyrics to "Louise" by The Black Keys exude a sense of longing and desire for a woman named Louise. The singer describes Louise as the sweetest girl, emphasizing his admiration for her. He mentions how she called him to warm Chicago, suggesting a connection between them despite the physical distance. The mention of the Gulf of Mexico adds a touch of mystery and allure to their relationship.
The repeated line, "Now look here, Louise," indicates that the singer wants Louise to pay attention and listen closely. He urges her to be kind and not judge him for his flaws, as indicated by the line, "Can't mind my muddy water, keep it hid." This implies that the singer may have some hidden secrets or imperfections that he hopes Louise will accept.
The mention of Chicago and the Gulf of Mexico symbolizes the journey the singer is willing to take for Louise. Whether it is a physical distance or a metaphorical one, he expresses a willingness to go wherever she calls him. The lyrics of this song capture the emotions of longing, love, and the desire for acceptance and understanding in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I said Louise, the sweetest girl
Louise is being described as a sweet girl
I said Louise, the sweetest
Reiterating that Louise is sweet
She called me to warm Chicago
Louise contacted the singer to bring warmth to Chicago
Down the gulf of Mexico
The location or route taken by Louise is through the gulf of Mexico
Now look here, Louise
Directly addressing Louise
You know you got to, to be all kind
Louise is being reminded to always be kind
Can't mind my muddy water, keep it hid
The singer's shortcomings and imperfections should not bother Louise
Oh Louise, the sweet
Louise is once again referred to as sweet
She called me to warm Chicago
Louise requested the artist's presence to bring warmth to Chicago
Down the gulf
The repeated mention of the route through the gulf
Now look here, Louise
Addressing Louise again
You know I don't be your king
The artist clarifies that they do not want to be treated as a superior by Louise
Know you can't mind it, keep it hid
Louise is reminded that she shouldn't be bothered by the singer's flaws and should keep them hidden
Oh Louise, the sweet
Once more highlighting Louise's sweet nature
She called me to warm Chicago
Reiterating that Louise asked for the singer's help in warming Chicago
Now I'm goin'
The artist is now heading towards their intended destination
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred McDowell
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@shadowknight1121
“This is my one. MY ONE. To your eleven thousand!” She not wrong.
@newperve
The eleven thousand bit sure, the "my one"? Pretty sure Lois lost it more than once in the series.
@shadowknight1121
@@newperve you’re not wrong. 🤣
@melissadehart9306
@@newperve I don't think she was talking about losing it. I think she was talking about doing something bad.
@darkkey19
She's downplaying both of their numbers, lol.
@elijahvigil7467
@@melissadehart9306 well it's not her first time. She also almost ruined Lillian Miller's car with members from her book club
@ZuluHotel1977
War is not the answer!!
Completes the whole scene 😂😂
@xavierrobinson7766
War is not the answer my foot.
If it was I would have wanted until the woman went inside then hit her 25 times.
@CQGCDOGCQ
I love two women fighters. War is the right answer!!
@realzico
I spilled me soda after that haha