Louise Louise
Orange Juice Lyrics

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That's a triffle obvious, girl
Telling me you don't belong in this world
Telling me as I fall flat on my face
In any case, that's your fall from grace
I know these melodramatics don't make things all right
Nor will they make you see things in a different light

You're a very pretty girl, Louise

But are the things you say just meant to tease
I'm doubled up on bended knees
Tell me, precious, tell me please
I know these melodramatics don't make things all right
Nor will they make you see things in a in a different light

And you can bite your lip
'Til the blood ran red
They're still such crazy things
To have said

Have a wonderful birthday, dear
Such a wonderful birthday, dear
It only comes but once a year
I'll spoil your party with a punky sneer

I know these melodramtics will make things alright
Nor will they make you see things in a different light

Overall Meaning

Orange Juice's song Louise Louise is a complicated love song with hilarious tongue-in-cheek lyrics that suggest a relationship fraught with misunderstandings and complex emotions. The opening lyrics of the song contain an element of confusion, where the singer questions Louise's position in the world, assuming she is out of place. However, the song moves on to reveal an underlying sense of affection and care. The lyrics "I know these melodramatics don't make things all right, nor will they make you see things in a different light" present an admission of fault on the singer's part and a desire to mend the relationship.

The song's chorus references Louise as a "pretty girl" but is also double-entendre suggestive about her words teasing the singer. The repetition of the lines "I know these melodramatics don't make things all right, nor will they make you see things in a different light" throughout the song suggests the irrelevance of melodramatic reactions without genuine communication to resolve underlying issues. The song ends with lines questioning Louise's sincerity, but ultimately finding a sense of humor and wishing her a "wonderful birthday."

Overall, Orange Juice's Louise Louise is a subtle love song with seemingly oppositional elements of confusion, affection, and humor that add depth to the complex theme of failed communication in romantic relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

That's a triffle obvious, girl
It's pretty clear what you're trying to say

Telling me you don't belong in this world
You're saying you don't fit in

Telling me as I fall flat on my face
You're giving me bad news when I'm already struggling

In any case, that's your fall from grace
If you're causing my troubles, it's your own fault

I know these melodramatics don't make things all right
Being dramatic won't solve anything

Nor will they make you see things in a different light
It won't change your perspective

You're a very pretty girl, Louise
You're attractive

But are the things you say just meant to tease
Are you just playing with my emotions?

I'm doubled up on bended knees
I'm pleading with you

Tell me, precious, tell me please
Please explain yourself

And you can bite your lip
You can try to hold back