The quartet Mipso (formerly Mipso Trio) ventures further than their string-band pedigree to discover a broader Americana where classic folk-rock and modern alt-country sounds mingle easily with Appalachian tradition. Adding drums and electric instruments to their intimate four-part harmonies and powerful acoustic meld, Mipso’s music is lush and forward moving, with words that sear and salve in turn. Hailed as “hewing surprisingly close to gospel and folk while still sounding modern and secular.” (Acoustic Guitar), Mipso brings a distinctly unique sound- full of wistful beauty, hopeful undercurrents, and panoramic soundscapes.
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Louise
Mipso Lyrics
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Just a couple of kids with a lot of love
Laid our fortunes on her daddy's old farm
We didn't see how dirt could do such harm
Seasons came, the seasons left
The only thing that changed was the shape of her dress
She said,
You're a good man, you'll have my child
We laid a sheet on the piano keys
Crying good Lord please, please
We packed our things into the old farm car
Wondering if it could take us very far
and I said
Everything about it takes a little luck
The gears rumble and the left door's stuck
It doesn't come with any guarentees
but there's gas in the tank, Louise
Out here on the borderline the sun sets low
Like a couple of jackrabbits dancing in the morning snow
We'd make it if we could just get out
The only thing we saw was love and sow(?)
The miles came and the miles went
Our hearts full our money spent
Somewhere outside El Paso my Louise cried out
She took my arm said it's time now
I prayed and waited all night
Oh Louise, please please
I heard a new voice with the new day
I thought back to what her daddy used to say
Everything about it takes a little luck
The gears rumble and the left door's stuck
It doesn't come with any guarentees
But there's gas in the tank Louise
The me and Louise we didn't go too far
Named our boy for Louise's pop
Found a plot of ground we could call our own
We built a house, we build a home
and we said
The gears rumble and the left door's stuck
It doesn't come with any guarentees
But there's gas in the tank
there's gas in the tank
yeah, there's gas in the tank
Louiseee.
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The song "Louise" by Mipso tells the story of a young couple, the singer and his lover Louise, who are struggling to make a life together on her father's cursed old farm. Despite their love for each other, they eventually realize they can't make a living from the land they were hoping to cultivate. They pack their things into an old farm car and hit the road, hoping to find a place where they can start anew.
As they drive away from their past and towards an uncertain future, the lyrics describe the challenges they face, both physical and emotional. The car is old and unreliable, and the journey is long and difficult. But they also have hope, symbolized by the gas in the tank, which gives them the chance to keep moving forward towards a better life.
Overall, the song is a reminder that life is full of risks and uncertainties, but that with perseverance, hope, and a little bit of luck, we can find the strength to overcome our struggles and build a better future for ourselves and those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and Louise, we never had much luck
From the beginning, the singer and Louise faced challenges and setbacks in their relationship
Just a couple of kids with a lot of love
Despite their youth and lack of resources, the couple had strong feelings for each other
Laid our fortunes on her daddy's old farm
They invested their hopes and dreams in a piece of land owned by Louise's father
We didn't see how dirt could do such harm
They were naïve and did not anticipate the difficulties associated with farming
Seasons came, the seasons left
Time passed by without much progress or improvement in their situation
The only thing that changed was the shape of her dress
Despite their struggles, Louise got pregnant and her body changed during the pregnancy
She said, You're a good man, you'll have my child
Louise recognized and valued the singer's positive qualities, even in difficult circumstances
Because you can't raise a living thing on this cursed old ground
Louise realized that they would not be successful as farmers and needed to try a different path
We laid a sheet on the piano keys
The couple prayed and sought comfort in music during a challenging time
Crying good Lord please, please
They cried out to God for help and guidance
We packed our things into the old farm car
They gathered their belongings and set out for a new beginning
Wondering if it could take us very far
They were uncertain about their prospects and had doubts about their mode of transportation
Everything about it takes a little luck
The couple recognized that success in life requires some degree of good fortune
The gears rumble and the left door's stuck
The car was old and unreliable, and could break down at any time
It doesn't come with any guarantees
They knew that their journey was uncertain and fraught with risks
but there's gas in the tank, Louise
Despite their challenges, they had enough fuel to keep moving forward
Out here on the borderline the sun sets low
They were on the edge of some geographic or conceptual boundary, watching the sun go down
Like a couple of jackrabbits dancing in the morning snow
Their movements were wild and unpredictable, like animals in a snowy field
We'd make it if we could just get out
They had faith that leaving their old life behind would lead to better things
The only thing we saw was love and sow(?)
They were blinded by their love and did not fully understand the challenges of farming or their new life
The miles came and the miles went
They traveled a long distance, leaving their old life behind
Our hearts full our money spent
They may not have had many material possessions, but they had each other and their love
Somewhere outside El Paso my Louise cried out
They experienced emotional highs and lows during their journey, including moments of fear and anxiety
She took my arm said it's time now
Louise was ready to give birth and needed the artist's support
I prayed and waited all night
The singer hoped for a safe and healthy delivery for Louise and their child
Oh Louise, please please
The singer was worried and anxious about the well-being of his partner
I heard a new voice with the new day
A baby was born and brought new hope and meaning to their lives
I thought back to what her daddy used to say
The artist reflected on the wisdom and teachings of Louise's father
Found a plot of ground we could call our own
They eventually settled down and bought land for themselves
We built a house, we build a home
They created a safe, warm environment for their family
The gears rumble and the left door's stuck
Despite their progress, they still faced challenges and obstacles in their lives
It doesn't come with any guarantees
They knew that life would never be entirely predictable or easy
But there's gas in the tank
They had the resources and energy to keep moving forward
Louiseee.
The song ends with the artist calling out to his partner, a symbol of their enduring love and commitment to each other
Contributed by Abigail J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.