The song is the only single from the album that was a hit in the UK Singles Charts, reaching #4.
Modern Talking became a one hit wonder in Canada when "Brother Louie" hit #34 in 1986.
The song is dedicated to Luis Rodriguez, co-producer of Modern Talking's albums. The song was a gold disc in South Africa, platinum disc in UK and silver disc in France (for sales of 347.000 copies).
The music video features clips from a movie "Once Upon a Time in America".
In 1998, a remix version entitled Brother Louie '98 was released.
Brother Louie
ModernTalking Lyrics
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Stay, 'cause then the flames grow higher
Babe, don't let him steal your heart
It's easy, easy
Girl, this game can't last forever
Why we cannot live together
Try, don't let him take your love from me
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So, leave it Louie
'Cause I'm her lover
Stay, 'cause this boy wants to gamble
Stay, love is more than he can handle, girl
Oh, come on stay by me forever, ever
Why does he go on pretending
That, his love is never ending fate
Don't let him steal your love from me
You're no good, can't you see Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So, leave it Louie
'Cause I'm her lover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So, leave it Louie
'Cause I'm her lover
Brother Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
The song "Brother Louie" by Modern Talking is a love song with a rather complicated love triangle. The lyrics are about a man who is in love with a woman, but another man, "Brother Louie," is trying to steal her away. The singer begs the woman not to let Brother Louie steal her heart and to try not to let him take her love away from him. He tells Brother Louie that he's no good and that the woman is only looking to him.
Throughout the song, the singer is pleading with the woman to stay with him and to not let Brother Louie come between them. He tells her that love is a burning fire and that they need to stay together to keep the flames growing higher. He also tells her that love is more than Brother Louie can handle, and that he is her true lover.
Overall, the song is about the struggles of love and the difficulties that can arise when there are other people trying to come between two lovers. It's a classic love song that deals with universal themes and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear, love is a burning fire
Love is a passionate and intense feeling that can consume and overwhelm us.
Stay, 'cause then the flames grow higher
If we stay committed to our love, it will continue to intensify and grow stronger.
Babe, don't let him steal your heart
Don't allow someone else to take the place of the one you truly love and care for.
It's easy, easy
It may seem simple to let go of the one you love, but it is not easy when true feelings are involved.
Girl, this game can't last forever
Playing games and avoiding real feelings cannot continue indefinitely. The truth will eventually come out.
Why we cannot live together
The singer questions why they cannot be together and live a life filled with love and happiness.
Try, don't let him take your love from me
Make an effort to hold onto the love that you have for the singer and not allow someone else to take it away.
You're no good, can't you see Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
The singer addresses Brother Louie, calling him out for being no good and a potential threat to the singer's relationship.
I'm in love, set her free
The singer is in love and wants the woman to be free to love him as well, without interference from Brother Louie.
Oh, she's only looking to me
The woman only has eyes for the singer and is not interested in Brother Louie or anyone else.
Only love breaks her heart Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
The woman may be vulnerable, but only love has the power to truly hurt her.
Only love's paradise
True love is a heavenly paradise that can only be experienced when two people are committed and devoted to each other.
Oh, let it Louie
The singer tells Brother Louie to back off and leave the situation alone.
She is undercover
The woman may be hiding her true feelings from others, but the singer knows that she loves him.
Oh, doing what he's doing
The singer accuses Brother Louie of doing something wrong and interfering in the singer's relationship with the woman.
So, leave it Louie
The singer tells Brother Louie to leave the situation alone and stop causing problems.
'Cause I'm her lover
The singer is the woman's true lover and he will do whatever it takes to protect their relationship and keep her by his side.
Stay, 'cause this boy wants to gamble
The singer advises the woman to stay with him because the other man is a risk taker and not capable of truly loving her.
Stay, love is more than he can handle, girl
True love is more than the other man can handle and the woman should choose the safe and stable option with the singer.
Oh, come on stay by me forever, ever
The singer pleads with the woman to stay with him forever and never leave his side.
Why does he go on pretending
The singer questions why the other man is pretending to love her when his actions prove otherwise.
That, his love is never ending fate
The other man claims his love for the woman is fate and never ending, but the singer sees through this facade and knows the truth.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN, ERIC SINGLETON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
Dear, love is a burnin' fire
Stay, 'cause then the flame grows higher
Babe, don't let him steal your heart
It's easy, easy
Girl, this game can't last forever
Why? We cannot live together
Try! Don't let him take your love from me
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only lookin' to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only lookin' to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only lookin' to me
Oh, let it, Louie
She's undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doin' what he's doin'
So leave it, Louie
'Cause I'm her lover
Stay 'cause this boy wants to gamble
Stay, love's more than he can handle, girl
Oh, come on stay by me
Forever, ever
Why does he go on pretendin' that
His love is never-ending fate
Don't let him steal your love from me
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only lookin' to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only lookin' to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only lookin' to me
Oh, let it, Louie
She's undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doin' what he's doin'
So leave it, Louie
'Cause I'm her lover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only lookin' to me
Oh, let it, Louie
She's undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doin' what he's doin'
So leave it, Louie
'Cause I'm her lover
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Lyrics
Deep love is a burning fire
Stay, 'cause then the flames grows higher
Babe, don't let him steal your heart
It's easy, easy
Girl, this game can't last forever
Why we cannot live together?
Try, don't let him take your love from me
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it, Louie, 'cause I'm her lover
Stay, 'cause this boy wants to gamble
Stay, love's more than he can handle, girl
Oh, come on, stay by me forever, ever
Why does he go on pretending
That his love is never ending
Babe, don't let him steal your love from me
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it, Louie, 'cause I'm her lover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it, Louie, 'cause I'm her lover
Brother Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie—
@icandoitochange642
Dear, love is a burning fire
Stay, 'cause then the flames grows higher
Babe, don't let him steal your heart
It's easy, easy
Girl, this game can't last forever
Why? We cannot live together
Try? Don't let him take your love from me
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set you free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it Louie
'Cause I'm a lover
Stay, 'cause this boy wants to gamble
Stay, love's more than he can handle, girl
Oh, come and stay by me forever, ever
Why does he go on pretending?
That his love is never-ending, babe
Don't let him steal your love from me
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set you free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it Louie
'Cause I'm a lover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it Louie
'Cause I'm a lover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie...
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Lyrics:
Deep love is a burning fire
Stay, 'cause then the flames grows higher
Babe, don't let him steal your heart
It's easy, easy
Girl, this game can't last forever
Why we cannot live together?
Try, don't let him take your love from me
[Chorus]
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it, Louie, 'cause I'm her lover
[Verse 2]
Stay, 'cause this boy wants to gamble
Stay, love's more than he can handle, girl
Oh, come on, stay by me forever, ever
Why does he go on pretending
That his love is never ending
Babe, don't let him steal your love from me
[Chorus]
You're no good, can't you see?
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it, Louie, 'cause I'm her lover
[Outro]
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So leave it, Louie, 'cause I'm her lover
Brother Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it, Louie—
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