2003 marked the transition from the three-piece format to a four-piece one renamed The Mellotones. With the addition of bassist Mike Sedee and guitarist Ruben Klabbers, frontman/singer/guitarist Mike Donkers and his drummer Lorenzo saw their taking shape as a kind of Texas Blues meets Classic Rock. In 2005, Jaap 'Nick Nasty' Lagerweij took Ruben's place as second guitarist. Besides such blues influences as Stevie Ray and Jimmy Vaughan, The Paladins and Ronnie Earl, the likes of Cream, Free, Hendrix and Led Zeppelin have become equally influential to the style and sound of The Mellotones. It's an approach which came naturally and which has also proven a successful one: ever since the band started treating audiences to this unique new style and sound the general response has been that the band has become even better and versatile than before!
The Mellotones are not about simply rehashing old stuff, though. Instead they are blowing off the dust and doing something new, different and exciting with the music they love. The Mellotones put the 'Soul' back in the 'Rock' and they do it with a force that's impossible to deny. Key words used in reviews to describe The Mellotones are energetic, tight, powerful, intense, entertaining, original, and innovative.
Louise
Mike & The Mellotones Lyrics
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I rubbed it out and loved the spot where it were missing,
She's widely known the only maquereau that pays her taxes,
I got to box her for the money, said it might end up
Reeling and stumbling,
I've got to bump around awhile.
You don't use words like that.
You didn't use words like that.
St. Louise is listening.
You rang the Eskimo to meet you at the station.
Oh, he's like milk to you, half Swedish and half Asian.
And your aphasia strikes out a bargain with the barter yard.
I got to box you for the money, said it might end up
Reeling and stumbling, I've got to bump around awhile.
You don't use words like that.
St. Louise is listening.
You didn't use words like that.
St. Louise is listening.
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
let me, let me, let me get up on it,
Let me get up on it.
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
let me, let me, let me get up on it,
Let me get up on it.
I could be your baby doll,
I could be your doll, baby
I can be the thing you want,
I could do it all for you,
I could be your baby doll.
I could be your baby doll,
I could be your doll, baby
I could do it all for you.
You don't use words like that.
St. Louise is listening.
Uh huh, uh huh
You didn't use words like that.
St. Louise is listening.
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
let me, let me,
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
let me, let me,
Let me get up on it, let me up on it.
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
let me, let me.
Let me get up on it, let me up on it,
let me, let me.
The lyrics of "Louise" by Mike & The Mellotones center around a character named Louise and the singer's interactions with her. The song is filled with vivid imagery and clever wordplay, allowing for multiple interpretations.
In the first verse, the singer describes stopping a thought before it becomes persistent and erasing it, finding enjoyment in the absence it creates. They mention that Louise is well-known for being the only prostitute who pays her taxes, and the singer hints at a desire to engage in a boxing match with her for money. This line about boxing could be metaphorical, suggesting a confrontation or power struggle in their relationship. The mention of reeling and stumbling implies that their interaction may be chaotic and unpredictable.
The second verse mentions the singer calling an Eskimo to meet them at the station. This colorful character description of the Eskimo being half Swedish and half Asian adds to the overall whimsical and imaginative tone of the song. The line about aphasia striking out a bargain with the barter yard could be interpreted as Louise using her inability to articulate her thoughts as a means of negotiating. The singer once again expresses their desire to engage in a boxing match with Louise, unsure of how it might turn out.
Throughout the song, the repeated lines "You don't use words like that. St. Louise is listening. You didn't use words like that. St. Louise is listening" suggest that Louise holds some kind of power or authority over the singer. The mention of St. Louise adds a religious or saintly connotation to her character, further emphasizing her significance.
The final section of the song shifts to a more sensual tone. The repeated lines "Let me get up on it, let me up on it" suggest a desire for intimacy and closeness. The singer offers themselves as a "baby doll" or a desired object to fulfill the listener's wants and desires. The chorus is repeated once again, emphasizing Louise's role as a listener and the significance of the singer's words.
Overall, "Louise" by Mike & The Mellotones showcases a complex relationship between the singer and Louise, filled with playful wordplay and vivid imagery. The lyrics leave room for interpretation and invite listeners to form their own understanding of the song's meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I stopped the thought before its drip became insistent,
I prevented the idea from becoming overwhelming or persistent.
I rubbed it out and loved the spot where it were missing,
I erased it and found joy in the absence it left behind.
She's widely known the only maquereau that pays her taxes,
She is recognized as the sole fishmonger who dutifully settles her taxes.
I got to box her for the money, said it might end up reeling and stumbling, I've got to bump around awhile.
I have to fight her for the money, even though it may result in confusion and uncertainty for some time.
You don't use words like that. St. Louise is listening.
You shouldn't speak in such a manner. St. Louise is attentively listening to your words.
You rang the Eskimo to meet you at the station. Oh, he's like milk to you, half Swedish and half Asian.
You called the Eskimo to rendezvous with you at the station. Oh, he's as valuable to you as milk, being both Swedish and Asian.
And your aphasia strikes out a bargain with the barter yard.
And your speech disorder skillfully negotiates a deal with the exchange market.
Let me get up on it.
Allow me to engage and participate in it.
I could be your baby doll, I could be your doll, baby
I have the ability to take on the role of your cherished figurine, my dear.
I can be the thing you want, I could do it all for you.
I can fulfill your desires, I am capable of doing everything for you.
Uh huh, uh huh
Yes, indeed, yes indeed.
Let me get up on it, let me up on it
Allow me to fully engage and participate in it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK DEGLIANTONI, MICHAEL DOUGHTY, SEBASTIAN STEINBERG, YUVAL GABAY
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@Ew_itsGabbie
She took 2 steps and i knew she was gonna slay
@dorothea7725
You can already see she's a trained dancer when she moves her shoulders in the beginning to straighten her back completely.
@someonespecial1234
I knew it before you, just when read the title
@user-ny9dk1fz7q
@@bellsandthebeach it’s deffo slay
@SELASI1
It honestly was her inhale and exhale for me
@BigGurlToyZ
@@bellsandthebeach frr she did a great job but that word just throws me off bruh
@GracielaGarcia-zq9wm
What they are dancing to is call "Milonga". More complicated steps than "Tango" due to the speed of the music. Beautifully done.
@x2y3a1j5
No, that's a "chamamé", typical from Misiones, Chaco and Formosa.
@fernandasiqueira5179
Graciela us right Milonga das Missões by Brazilian Renato Borghetti 👍
@deepee6602
Ah the forbidden dance