Thou Swell
Louisiana Sugar Babes Lyrics


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Thou swell, thou witty
Thou sweet, thou grand
Wouldst kiss me pretty
Wouldst hold my hand

Both thine eyes are cute too
What they do to me?
Hear me holler I choose
A sweet lollapaloosa in thee

I'd feel so rich
In a hut for two
Two rooms and kitchen
I'm sure would do

Give me just a plot of
Not a lot of land
And thou swell, thou witty
Thou grand

Thou swell, thou witty
Thou sweet, thou grand
Wouldst kiss me pretty
Wouldst hold my hand

Both thine eyes are cute too
What they do to me?
Hear me holler I choose
A sweet lollapaloosa in thee

I'd feel so rich
In a hut for two
Two rooms and kitchen
I'm sure would do

Give me just a plot of
Not a lot of land




And thou swell, thou witty
Thou grand

Overall Meaning

The Louisiana Sugar Babes' song "Thou Swell" is a charming and playful tune that explores the thoughts and emotions of falling in love. The song begins by describing the person being addressed as "swell," "witty," "sweet," and "grand." The singer then expresses a desire to be kissed and held, admiring the person's beautiful eyes. The lyrics then transition into a dream of living in a small house with their loved one, expressing a desire for simplicity and togetherness.


The song is whimsical in its expression of love and desire, highlighting the joy of falling for someone and the comfort in being with them. The lyrics capture a sense of playfulness and lightness, adding to the song's overall charm.


Overall, "Thou Swell" is a fun, upbeat song that explores the feelings of infatuation and the desire for simplicity in love. Its catchy melody and playful lyrics make it a classic addition to any love-themed playlist.


Line by Line Meaning

Thou swell, thou witty
You are charming and clever


Thou sweet, thou grand
You are delightful and magnificent


Wouldst kiss me pretty
Would you give me a lovely kiss?


Wouldst hold my hand
Will you hold my hand?


Both thine eyes are cute too
Your eyes are adorable as well


What they do to me?
Why do they affect me so much?


Hear me holler I choose
I am shouting because I want to pick you


A sweet lollapaloosa in thee
I see a delightful person in you


I'd feel so rich
I would feel wealthy


In a hut for two
If we lived together in a small home


Two rooms and kitchen
Just two rooms and a kitchen would suffice


I'm sure would do
I am positive it would be enough


Give me just a plot of
I only need a small piece of


Not a lot of land
Land that is not too big


And thou swell, thou witty
And you, who are charming and clever


Thou grand
And magnificent




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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