Bama Lama Bama Loo
Little Richard Lyrics


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Bama lama bama loo, got a girl named Lucinda
We call her the great pretender, woo
Got a girl named Lucinda
We call her the great pretender

And when she talks
She says, "bama lama loo"
Bama lama, bama loo
Bama lama, now, woo
Bama lama, bama loo
Bama lama, bama loo

Now, I dig that style, it's 'bout to drive me wild
With bama lama, bama loo

I asked my baby for kiss
She shook her head like this, woo
I asked my little girl for kiss
She shook her head around like this
She said, "ooh, yeah"

Bama lama, bama loo
Bama lama, bama loo
Bama lama, bama loo
Bama lama, bama loo

Now, I dig that style, it's 'bout to drive me wild
With bama lama, bama loo, ooh

I asked my baby for kiss
She shook her head like, woo
Asked my little girl for kiss
She shook her head around like this



She said, "ooh, yeah"

Bama lama, bama loo
Bama lama, now, woo
Bama lama, bama loo
Bama lama, bama loo

Now, I dig that style, it's 'bout to drive me wild
With bama lama, bama loo, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Little Richard's "Bama Lama Bama Loo" describe his girl named Lucinda, who is referred to as "the great pretender." When Lucinda talks, she says "Bama Lama Loo," which appears to be a nonsense phrase used to describe her unique and quirky personality. Richard expresses his admiration for her style, which he finds exciting and wild. He attempts to kiss her, but she refuses, shaking her head and making a noise that could be described as "ooh yeah" - again highlighting her distinctiveness.


The lyrics to this song are a classic example of the rock and roll genre, which emerged in the 1950s as an exciting and rebellious alternative to traditional pop music. Richard's energetic and charismatic performances helped to popularize this genre and earned him a reputation as one of its founding fathers.


The song is also notable for its use of nonsense phrases and playful wordplay, which were common features of rock and roll music in the 1950s. Richard's use of these techniques demonstrates his ability to stray from conventional song structures and create music that feels spontaneous and unpredictable.


Line by Line Meaning

Bama lama bama loo, got a girl named Lucinda
I have a girl named Lucinda


We call her the great pretender, woo
She pretends a lot


And when she talks She says, "bama lama loo"
When she talks, she says 'bama lama loo'


Bama lama, bama loo Bama lama, now, woo Bama lama, bama loo Bama lama, bama loo
Just repeating the same phrase


Now, I dig that style, it's 'bout to drive me wild With bama lama, bama loo
I like that style a lot, it's exciting


I asked my baby for kiss She shook her head like this, woo I asked my little girl for kiss She shook her head around like this She said, "ooh, yeah"
I asked my girl for a kiss, she reacted positively


Bama lama, bama loo Bama lama, bama loo Bama lama, bama loo Bama lama, bama loo
Again, just saying the same thing


Now, I dig that style, it's 'bout to drive me wild With bama lama, bama loo, ooh
I really like that style, it's making me excited


I asked my baby for kiss She shook her head like, woo Asked my little girl for kiss She shook her head around like this She said, "ooh, yeah"
I asked my girl for a kiss again, and she reacted positively again


Bama lama, bama loo Bama lama, now, woo Bama lama, bama loo Bama lama, bama loo
Same phrase repeating once more


Now, I dig that style, it's 'bout to drive me wild With bama lama, bama loo, ooh
I am really enjoying that style a lot, it's making me very excited




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD PENNIMAN

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@Bazzgrassman

May he rest in peace. One of the greatest ever!

@michmichmichmich

He maybe was the greatest just listen to him

@calaveradiaz5567

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@willharmonicawilde

My favourite Little Richard track, 2:15 of pure energy! May he rest in peace.

@tommiesmith3191

LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!!!
And as long as people keep playing his music he'll live forever.

@manoloperez-arandaperez-ar6225

No hay mejor antídoto contra la depre que escuchar un auténtico rock and roll de Little Richard

@dinodeluca6210

The great Earl Palmer on drums.....great tune. Little Richard is the greatest!

@murph3001

Love Earl !!!

@murph3001

He was totally unique __ he shaped rock and roll __ all others sounded like someone else __ no one but no one could you compare him too. He also sang ballads wonderfully . His music stands alone and they all took from Richard Peneman

@giogionist2148

Little Richards ever on fire, his rock n' roll style is totally insane! 🔥😎👍

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