Tutti Frutti
Little Richard / Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics


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Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop ba ba

I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
She rock to the East, she rock to the West
But she's the gal that I love best

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom

I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
Got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy you don't know what she do to me

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Wop bop a loo bop, ow

Oh tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom

I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
Got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy you don't know what she do to me

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie




Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom

Overall Meaning

The song "Tutti Frutti" is a classic rock and roll song written by Little Richard in 1955, and it became his first hit song. The lyrics of the song are a mix of nonsense phrases and traditional lyrics about love and romance. The opening verse: "Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom" is Little Richard's own signature style, and he continued this signature style in the chorus with, "Tutti Frutti, oh rootie," that are just fun and catchy phrases that enhance the rhythm and the beat of the song.


The verses speak specifically about two women in little Richard's life named "Sue" and "Daisy." Little Richard acknowledges their beauty and skills in dancing before drawing attention back to the power of the beat of the song in the chorus. Essentially, the song is really a celebration of rock and roll music, its power, and its ability to bring people together. One could even say that Little Richard's use of nonsense syllables in the song is a nod to the transformative power of music, which can break down language barriers and bring people and cultures together.


Line by Line Meaning

Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
An exclamation of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming song


Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A happy expression of joy and pleasure


A wop bop a loo bop a lop ba ba
Continuation of the exclamation from the beginning


I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
The singer has a girlfriend named Sue who pleases him in every way


She rock to the East, she rock to the West
Sue is a great dancer who can move in any direction


But she's the gal that I love best
Despite any other women he may know, Sue is the one he loves most


I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
The singer has another girlfriend named Daisy who excites and challenges him


She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Daisy is a great lover who satisfies his desires


Boy you don't know what she do to me
The singer is very affected by Daisy and wants others to know it


Wop bop a loo bop, ow
A sudden cry out of pleasure and excitement


A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
Repeating the original excited expression from the beginning


A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom
Finalizing the song with an even more powerful expression of excitement and satisfaction




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

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