In 2006 Austin joined the Klein Records stable and recorded "Iguana" with a host of producers including Phonique and Melnyk.
Hoping-Radio Edit
Louie Austen Lyrics
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Hey, Louie Louie
Yeah, Louie’s rap - take 1
We got a funky one
Take me out 2 the ballpark - strike 1!
Come on y’all, get some
I’m the designated hitter in the house
So don't play the hold out
Tell 'em what I’m talkin’ about
Set it up - swingin’ - strike 2!
Whole house swingin’
People screamin' - ears ringin’
With the sound that I’m throwin’ down
Strike 3 - U’re out!
Dropped it in the first round
CHORUS:
Hey, Louie Louie (Go, go, go, go, go, go Louie, go)
Aw yeah
Hey, Louie Louie (Go, go, go, go, go, go Louie, go)
Game 1 of a 7 games series
Who’s up 2 bat? L-O-U-I-E
Now freeze, can everybody hear me?
Mic check - 1 2 3 - Ahem! Cool!
Now let me resume, make room
As I zoom 2 the charts with a hype tune
Step if U wanna with the squeeze play fly
But before U know it - another R.B.I.
Yeah
CHORUS
Time 2 switch - here comes a change-up
I’m kicking it at the park with an All-star line up
Comin’ with the new gears
Sure 2 hit the kind of record these execs are sure 2 benefit from
Yo, hold up P, gimme some
Put some more kick in that bass drum - boom!
This version makes me wanna get dumb
U got me juiced and I’m lookin' 4 the home run
Yeah
Hey Louie Louis (Go, go, go, go, go, go Louie, go)
Who’s in the house?
Hey Louie Louis (Go, go, go, go, go, go Louie, go)
Slide in with attention
I'm scoring a run, 4 which there is no prevention
Home field advantage don’t mean a thing
As long as U bring your swing with soul and feeling
Dig down deep - reach a little farther
Come correct, or don’t even bother
Sooner than later everybody will know my name
Louie Louie’s headed 4 the Hall of Fame - yeah!
CHORUS
Yo ladies, what’s the call?
Louie Louis’s in the house with the party y’all (Oh!)
Oh! Rollin’ up hard - this time flexin’
5-deep sitting in my Benz
4 those who diss and dismiss me
Try 2 write me off and say that I’m history
Before I even start, they said I’m through bookin’
Boy, I’m like Ball Park Franks - I'm plump when I’m cookin'
CHORUS
The rap in Louie Austen's song Hoping - Radio Edit is a call to action to get the party started. In the opening lines, Louie Louie brings in some baseball imagery, saying "take me out 2 the ballpark - strike 1!" and referring to himself as the designated hitter. He sets up the swinging rhythm and soon the whole house is swinging, with people screaming and ears ringing from the sound he's throwing down. The chorus encourages Louie to keep going, saying "Hey Louie Louie, go go go!"
The second verse references baseball again, with "Game 1 of a 7 game series, who’s up 2 bat? L-O-U-I-E." Louie invites everyone to listen up with a mic check and then raps about his all-star lineup and how he's sure to benefit the music executives. He amps up the bass and says "This version makes me wanna get dumb, you got me juiced and I’m lookin' 4 the home run."
The final verse brings in some more bravado, with Louie saying he's headed for the Hall of Fame and calling out those who doubt him. He rolls up in his Benz with his crew and says he's like Ball Park Franks, plump when he's cookin'. The song is ultimately a fun and energetic call to action, encouraging people to dance and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me out 2 the ballpark - strike 1!
Let's get started, but already I'm at a disadvantage
Louie Louie in the house
I'm introducing myself as a force to be reckoned with
Come on y’all, get some
I'm inviting everyone to join in on the fun
I’m the designated hitter in the house
I'm an expert in my field and here to show it
So don't play the hold out
Don't be shy or hesitant to join in
Tell 'em what I’m talkin’ about
Let me explain what I want to accomplish
Set it up - swingin’ - strike 2!
I'm going for it, but it's not looking good - second strike
Whole house swingin’
Everyone's getting into the vibe
People screamin' - ears ringin’
The excitement is palpable and loud
With the sound that I’m throwin’ down
With the music that I'm creating
Strike 3 - U’re out!
Unfortunately, I didn't succeed this time
Dropped it in the first round
I didn't make it very far before being eliminated
Hey, Louie Louie (Go, go, go, go, go, go Louie, go)
A chant to support me and keep cheering me on
Aw yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Game 1 of a 7 games series
This is only the beginning of a long journey
Who’s up 2 bat? L-O-U-I-E
I'm ready to take on the challenge
Now freeze, can everybody hear me?
Pausing to make sure everyone is paying attention
Mic check - 1 2 3 - Ahem! Cool!
Testing my microphone and making sure everything is working well
Now let me resume, make room
I'm ready to continue and perform
As I zoom 2 the charts with a hype tune
I'm confident in my abilities and expect success
Step if U wanna with the squeeze play fly
Challenge me if you dare - I'm ready to handle it
But before U know it - another R.B.I.
I'm going to hit it out of the park
Time 2 switch - here comes a change-up
It's time for something new and fresh
I’m kicking it at the park with an All-star line up
I've assembled a top-notch team to help me succeed
Comin’ with the new gears
Introducing a new and improved approach
Sure 2 hit the kind of record these execs are sure 2 benefit from
I'm confident my success will be mutually beneficial
Yo, hold up P, gimme some
Asking for more support and encouragement
Put some more kick in that bass drum - boom!
Make the music more intense and exciting
This version makes me wanna get dumb
The music is so good, it's hard not to get excited and energetic
U got me juiced and I’m lookin' 4 the home run
I'm pumped up and ready for a big success
Slide in with attention
I'm making a splashy entrance and garnering attention
I'm scoring a run, 4 which there is no prevention
I'm achieving a goal that can't be stopped
Home field advantage don’t mean a thing
Just because you're familiar with something doesn't mean you'll always win
As long as U bring your swing with soul and feeling
Success comes from putting your heart into what you do
Dig down deep - reach a little farther
Keep pushing yourself and striving for greatness
Come correct, or don’t even bother
If you're not going to give it your all, why bother trying?
Sooner than later everybody will know my name
I'm determined to make a name for myself and be recognized by all
Louie Louie’s headed 4 the Hall of Fame - yeah!
I'm aiming high and believe I have what it takes to achieve greatness
Yo ladies, what’s the call?
Asking the crowd for their input and attention
Louie Louis’s in the house with the party y’all (Oh!)
I'm bringing the energy and fun to the scene
Rollin’ up hard - this time flexin’
I'm coming in strong and confident this time
5-deep sitting in my Benz
I'm surrounded by my crew and feeling important
4 those who diss and dismiss me
To those who doubt my abilities and dismiss me...
Try 2 write me off and say that I’m history
...trying to say that I'm no longer relevant and important...
Before I even start, they said I’m through bookin’
...before I even have a chance to prove myself, they're already writing me off
Boy, I’m like Ball Park Franks - I'm plump when I’m cookin'
I may not look like much on the surface, but I have a lot to offer and can surprise people
Hey, Louie Louie (Go, go, go, go, go, go Louie, go)
A final chant of support and encouragement
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