Lasky accomp… Read Full Bio ↴Louie Lasky was an American blues singer and guitarist.
Lasky accompanied in 1924 Anna Lee Chisholm ("Cool Kind Daddy Blues", Paramount 8076).
Under his own name, he recorded five titles for the Vocalion label in Chicago in 1935, including "Caroline", "How You Want Your Rollin 'Done", and "Teasin' Brown Blues".
He was also a sideman for Big Bill Broonzy ("C and A Blues"), Memphis Minnie and Washboard Sam.
He combined flat picking with country and blues. His song "How You Want Your Rollin' Done" was included in the anthology "Times Ain’t Like They Used to Be" (1997) and on the cd The Songster Tradition 1927-1935, Document Records – DOCD-5045, along with Caroline and Teasin' Brown blues.
How You Want Your Rollin' Done
Louie Lasky Lyrics
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Now, tell me, baby, just how you want your rollin' done
And just as long as you like it, if it takes the whole night long
My girl's got teeth like the lighthouse on the sea
I mean, baby, like the lighthouse upon the sea
And every time she smiles, she throws her lovin' light on me
My rider got something, and I don't know just what it is
And every time she wiggles and wobbles, papa can't keep his black self still
Lord, I'm wild about her jelly, she's put me in the alley
'Cos my gal's name is Sally and I know she's got good jelly
Tell me, just how you want that rollin' done
And just as long as you like it, if it takes the whole night long
Ah, I can get religion, baby, most any day
I mean, hey, most any day
But the dice and these women, I swear they won't let me pray
Ah, if you steal my rider, I won't get mad wit' you
If you steal my rider, I won't get mad wit' you
'Cos she's three times seven and she knows exactly what to do
The lyrics of Louie Lasky's song "How You Want Your Rollin' Done" are about a man who is trying to please his lover through sexual satisfaction. The song makes use of a common blues motif where sexual pleasure is often synonymous with food. The man is asking his lover how she wants to be pleased, and he will do it all night long until she is satisfied. The reference to teeth like the "lighthouse on the sea" shows the woman's beauty and her smile, which has an effect on the singer.
The singer talks about how his lover has something he can't describe, which makes it difficult for him to keep still. He is spellbound by her and can't resist her charms. The singer also mentions how he is tempted by worldly pleasures like gambling and women, which prevent him from having a religious experience. Finally, he notes that if someone were to steal his lover, he wouldn't be mad because she is a mature and experienced woman who knows what she wants.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the idea that sexual desire can be overwhelming and all-consuming, but it can also be pleasurable and satisfying if done right.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, tell me, mama, just how you want your rollin' done
Asking how to please his lover in the intimate act of lovemaking
Now, tell me, baby, just how you want your rollin' done
Reiterating the importance of pleasing his partner and seeking their desires
And just as long as you like it, if it takes the whole night long
Willingness to engage in physical intimacy with his partner for an extended period of time to ensure their pleasure
My girl's got teeth like the lighthouse on the sea
Comparing his lover's smile to a lighthouse, highlighting its brightness and beauty
And every time she smiles, she throws her lovin' light on me
Expresses the joy and happiness he feels when seeing his partner smile
My rider got something, and I don't know just what it is
Acknowledging his lover's unique qualities that draw him to her
And every time she wiggles and wobbles, papa can't keep his black self still
Physical attraction to his lover and his inability to control his desire for her
Lord, I'm wild about her jelly, she's put me in the alley
Expressing his physical attraction and desire for his lover's body
'Cos my gal's name is Sally and I know she's got good jelly
Referring to his lover's physique and desirability
Ah, I can get religion, baby, most any day
Even though he may have spiritual beliefs, he is tempted by worldly pleasures and vices
But the dice and these women, I swear they won't let me pray
Acknowledging the temptations in his life that distract him from his spiritual beliefs
Ah, if you steal my rider, I won't get mad wit' you
It doesn't matter what happens, his lover will remain the most important thing to him
'Cos she's three times seven and she knows exactly what to do
His lover is experienced and skilled in the art of physical intimacy, making her particularly desirable
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