Look Out
Louis Jordan Lyrics

Ladies I'd like to talk to you for just about two minutes.
Louis Jordan addresses the female listeners and signals that his message will only take a short time.

Now you can turn me off if you want to but what I've got to say is for your benefit and no-one else.
The listeners can choose to ignore the message, but it is intended to provide insight and advice for their benefit.

Now we heard what Big Moe had to say to the brothers but I'm goin' to tell you straight up that fellas these days ain't no good.
Louis Jordan rejects the message of Big Moe and asserts that young men are not reliable.

What you mean stool pigeon. You see that's what I mean, listen stick around girls don't be no clown, and please pick up on what I put down.
Louis Jordan clarifies the concept of a 'stool pigeon' and asks the listeners to pay attention and learn.

If he drives you to the beach and he starts to reach, look out, sister look out
If a man tries to make a move while driving to the beach, it is a warning sign.

If he says you look fetchin' and wants to go show you his etchin's, don't go up there, you better not go up there.
If a man flatters and invites the listener to see his art, it is best to decline the offer.

And if he says you know you look good in a sweater, go home and write him a leteer, hmm, hmmm, you know what I mean.
If a man compliments the listener's clothing, it is best to avoid further interaction by writing a letter declining any proposals.

And look here, if he buys you crocks of champagne, take a train and go to Maine, get outta town before it's too late.
If a man buys expensive gifts, it is suggested to leave town to avoid any further engagement.

If he says "Darlin' you look just like my mother", go home and get your big brother and have him snapped up.
If a man compares the listener to his mother, it is suggested to get a male family member to intervene and reject him.

Don't listen to Big Moe, don't listen to Little Moe, don't listen to no no, or No Moe whatever that childs name is over near Nomax don't listen to eat Moe don't listen to nobody but me alright.
Louis Jordan advises not to listen to anyone but himself regarding dating advice.

Now what you gigglin' for? Look here this ain't funny! hee hee hee the devil! You better pay attention to me now listen up, don't listen to nobody but me now.
Louis Jordan emphasizes the importance of his message and urges the listeners to take it seriously.

Now if you wanna go for a ride in the car, don't stay too long and don't go too far, and if he syas "darlin, darlin, you know i feel so lucky", go tell that man to catch a train to Kentucky.
If a man invites the listener for a ride, make it brief, and if he shows interest, advise him to leave town.

And if he says you know, ooh baby baby, you know you look groovy, I think I'm gonna put you in a movie, hey! he ain't no talent scout he don't know what it's all about and if he laughs at all your jokes says your brand is all he smokes he drinks nothing but cokes he wants to meet your folks don't believe him baby, it's a hoax, alright tell him to get lost coz he ain't nothing but a moose.
If a man flatters the listener and makes audacious claims, it is a sign of insincerity and should be rejected.

Here it is, now if he buys you clothes and nylon hose and takes you round the nation on a two week vacation buys you diamond rings, mink coats and everything and he's the mellow creature who wants to see the preacher well, you don't have to look out baby take him home to momma
If a man provides consistent and expensive gifts and desires marriage, he may be genuine in his intentions and can be taken home to see the parents.

Now listen girls, don't tease him just squeeze him because that's your main squeezy easy!
Louis Jordan advises the listeners not to lead their partners on and to be clear in their intentions.

Look out sister, you better look out look out!
The entire song warns women to be careful and skeptical of men and their intentions, concluding with a final warning to 'look out'.