Louie Louie (born Louis Cordero) grew u… Read Full Bio ↴Also known as Louie Cordero.
Louie Louie (born Louis Cordero) grew up in California with three brothers and two sisters. Throughout his childhood, his family moved frequently through the state and he went to a new school almost every year. When Louie was 15, he started entering and winning dance contests at colleges. When he graduated from high school, he worked in the car business by day like his Dad, but still continued to do the dance contests at various clubs around Southern California at night. He eventually quit selling cars to pursue dancing and acting full-time.
On an audition for a break dancing movie in 1984, a casting director saw Louie and knew he would be perfect for Madonna’s new "Borderline" video. Louie met Madonna, the two clicked immediately and he got the job. The two became close and one day when Madonna heard him sing in the car she said, "Oh my God you sing, too. We’re gonna be the Olivia Newton John and Travolta of Hollywood."
Louie also played 'Rick' in "House Party 2."
In April 1990, Louie released his first album, "THE STATE I’M IN", which was regarded by Rolling Stone as having "...enough emotional dynamics to keep listeners busy in their brains, as well as their butts".
The album's first single, "Sittin’ In The Lap of Luxury", featured trumpet by Dizzie Gillespie and enjoyed success on Billboards Hot 100, Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Charts. A second single off the album, "I Wanna Get Back With You", also spent time on the charts. Louie also toured the United States and Canada with Erasure for the album.
It wasn’t until 1993 that Louie recorded his second album, titled "LET'S GET STARTED." For this project, Louie worked with Prince on two songs titled "Get Blue" and "Dance Unto The Rhythm" and with George Michael on the single "Brother Louie".
After a rigorous press tour around Europe, he enjoyed moderate success and was homesick for the US. Still searching for his identity in music, Louie signed a new deal with Trauma/Interscope and recorded the "LOUIE CORDERO" album (released under his name, Louie Cordero). He worked with producer Dennis Lambert, who wrote the original "Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)", and half the songs were recorded in Spanish while half were in English.
"Although I am Puerto Rican, I was born and raised in Southern California. Latin people have a lot of different flavors and I represent a flavor, it’s how I blended the percussion, drums, energy and passion of my background into my own unique brand of brown-eyed soul," said Louie.
Louie Louie first came with his band to Las Vegas as the House Band for Sunset Station. In time, the Las Vegas Hilton gave Louie Louie both his own showroom and the freedom to play with his act.
In 1998, Nevada Governor Bob Miller declared July "Louie Louie Month" to honor the performing artist for "bringing Las Vegas back to its roots – back to the days when the best performers were in the lounges of Las Vegas’ legendary hotels." On August 21, 2002 Louie was awarded the Key to the city by Mayor Oscar Goodman.
Today, his motto remains "dance, love and work." The singer/dancer, who plays and performs only happy tunes, wants people to feel more alive. "It's all in the music," Louie Louie says. "I've never gone to confession. Never felt the need. I talk to God constantly. I confess live."
He is currently recording his latest album, Evolution.
Albums:
- "The State I'm In" (WTG Records, 1990) Billboard Top 200 peak #136.
- "Let's Get Started" (Warner Bros. Records, 1993), did not chart.
- "Louie Cordero" (Trauma Records / Interscope Records, 1996), did not chart.
- "Dance Love Work" (DLW, 2002), independent release, did not chart.
Singles:
- "The Girl Who Seduced The World" (Synthicide Records/Enigma Records, 1987), did not chart.
- "Sittin' in the Lap of Luxury" (1990) Billboard Hot 100 peak #19.
- "I Wanna Get Back with You" (1990) Billboard Hot 100 peak #69.
- "Rodeo Clown" (1990).
- "The Thought of It" (1993) - UK #34.
- "Walk With Me" (1993)
- "Don't Say You Love Me" (1996)
- "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)" (1996)
- "Mad Love" (2002)
Louie Louie
Louie Louie Lyrics
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I’m at nigga I’m free
We cut the same check
Why hate on me
Better watch your neck
When you stepping to me
It’s all about respect
That’s just how it be
We don’t lose nothing with it
We freer than a bird
That’s how we cruise on em with it
That’s the word
Help from up high
If you with that drama
Tell you good bye
I’m constantly winning
Had to stop that pretending
I never was a victim
That lie had me stricken
Now I’m freer than bird
Walking in God rhythm
The love is not hidden
Losing is forbidden
Why go hating on me
I’m just being all I can be
With that jealousy comes a fee
Better adjust what you see
You must love misery
A place I won’t go back to see
I already know how it be
I had to set my free
Don’t care what they think
Not directed I don’t let it sink
If it’s directed no power over me
Nothing in this world stopping me
My destiny is love & harmony
Not fear & poverty
Wealth & Abundance all in me
They can’t take nothing from me
Mmm
Thank you for the peace
Thank you for power to think
Now all my people free
The way it suppose to be
Thank you for Victory
Thank you for the joy
I’m totally free
Don’t matter where I’m at
nigga I’m free
We cut the same check
Why hate on me
Better watch your neck
When you stepping to me
It’s all about respect
That's just how it be
Don’t lose nothing with it
We don’t lose nothing with it
We freer than a bird
That’s how we cruise on em with it
That’s the word
Help from up high
If you with that drama tell you good bye
The lyrics of "Louie Louie" by Donnell Jones revolve around the theme of freedom and respect, addressing the issue of hate and jealousy from others. The first verse focuses on the singer's feeling of freedom regardless of where they are, and how they face hate because they are as successful as others - "we cut the same check." It is a song about equality, and the singer urges others to watch their necks when stepping to them, as they are all about respect. The singer indicates that they do not lose anything with their attitude, and they are as free as a bird.
The second verse continues with the theme of winning and freedom, but this time the singer talks about the power of love, which sets them free. They encourage others to stop pretending, as they should not be victims of hate and jealousy. The singer has already set themselves free and does not care what others think. They focus on their destiny, which is wealth and abundance, and nothing can stop them from achieving that. The last part of the song is gratitude for the peace, power, victory, and joy that they have achieved, and they acknowledge that this is how things should be for all people.
Overall, the song expresses a message of hope and encouragement towards people who are struggling with hate and jealousy from others. The singer talks about the power of love and respect, which can set people free from fear and poverty.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t matter where
My freedom is not limited by my location
I’m at nigga I’m free
Regardless of where I am, I am free
We cut the same check
We are equal in worth and status
Why hate on me
Why harbor negativity towards me
Better watch your neck
You should be cautious when approaching me
When you stepping to me
When you confront me or challenge me
It’s all about respect
The key factor is mutual respect
That’s just how it be
That's just the way things are
Don’t lose nothing with it
We don't have anything to lose by respecting each other
We don’t lose nothing with it
Respecting each other doesn't cause us to lose anything
We freer than a bird
We are as free as birds
That’s how we cruise on em with it
That's how we handle situations with ease
That’s the word
That's the truth
Help from up high
Divine intervention or guidance
If you with that drama
If you are looking for conflict or negativity
Tell you good bye
I will politely disengage from the situation
I’m constantly winning
I am continuously succeeding
Had to stop that pretending
I had to stop pretending and be true to myself
I never was a victim
I have never let myself be a victim of circumstances
That lie had me stricken
The lie had a negative effect on me
Now I’m freer than bird
Now, I am truly free
Walking in God rhythm
I am walking in alignment with a higher power's plan
The love is not hidden
Love is expressed and felt freely
Losing is forbidden
Losing is not an option
Why go hating on me
Why express hatred towards me
I’m just being all I can be
I am just being myself to the fullest extent
With that jealousy comes a fee
Jealousy comes with its own consequences
Better adjust what you see
You better change your perspective
You must love misery
You must enjoy being unhappy
A place I won’t go back to see
A place I will never revisit
I already know how it be
I am already aware of how things are
I had to set my free
I had to set myself free
Don’t care what they think
I don't care about their opinions
Not directed I don’t let it sink
If it's not aimed at me, I don't let it affect me
If it’s directed no power over me
If it's directed at me, it has no power over me
Nothing in this world stopping me
Nothing in the world can stop me
My destiny is love & harmony
My fate is filled with love and peace
Not fear & poverty
It's not filled with fear and lack
Wealth & Abundance all in me
I am filled with wealth and abundance
They can’t take nothing from me
No one can take anything away from me
Mmm
An expression of satisfaction or contemplation
Thank you for the peace
Expressions of gratitude towards a higher power for tranquility
Thank you for power to think
Expressions of gratitude towards a higher power for the ability to think
Now all my people free
Everyone around me is now free
The way it suppose to be
This is the way it was always meant to be
Thank you for Victory
Expressions of gratitude towards a higher power for the victory
Thank you for the joy
Expressions of gratitude towards a higher power for the happiness
I’m totally free
I am completely and unconditionally free
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rickeon Danzy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidmiddlestetter5127
I remember when the radio version was tremendously popular. This extend version is truly perfection.
@supremeali9703
this song was funky back then. I was 11. Always loved it. Those were the days
@sandradeelawson.9655
I heard it on KGFJ Radio Station back then.
@terrycrotts2522
@Supreme Ali I was 11 also. Loved this song.
@marko511d
I truly love this song.
@michaelhill1424
So do i
@joeyfromcali
My Dad a Native American would turn up the volume on this song. 1964 Nova back when I was a kid. Great times. Who would think this song would mean so much now.love the one your with. My wife is Hawaiian. And im mixed Native American and Chicano. I dont get racism. The creator made all of us.
@gorgeousg8704
Right on, my brother.
@lexietex3664
I'm Native American as well
@alimahmckenna297
@Love Love I'm indigenous Australian. I understand where you're coming from.