Whistle Stop
Prima Louis Lyrics
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(Ooh, ooh, do wade, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I live in a Whistle Stop town
Where everyone thinks I'm a clown
Because I like to hear the train whistles blow
Just because the trains never stop
They say that I'm gonna blow my top
But I like to hear the train whistles blow
They don't know that you're coming back to me
One day the train will stop and they will see
I know the train will bring you home
I hope and pray it won't be long
That's why I like to hear the train whistles blow
Bring her back to me, bring her back to me
Bring her back to me, bring her back to me
They don't know that you're coming back to me
One day the train will stop and they will see
(Oomba, oomba, oomba, oomba)
I know the train will bring you home
I hope and pray it won't be long
That's why I like to hear the train whistle blow
Bring her back to me, bring her back to me
Bring her back to me, bring her back to me
(Ooh, ooh, do wade, ooh, ooh, do wade)
(Ooh, ooh, do wade, ooh)
In Prima Louis's song Whistle Stop, the singer describes living in a small town where people think he's a clown because of his love for the sound of train whistles. The trains never stop in this town, but the singer believes that one day they will and they will bring his loved one back to him. The repetition of the line "bring her back to me" emphasizes the singer's longing for their loved one to return. The use of onomatopoeic sounds like "oomba oomba" and "do wade" add to the playful and upbeat tone of the song.
The song's lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the singer's emotions. It is a love song that expresses the singer's belief in the power of the train that brings hope for the future. The song is also a tribute to the nostalgic feeling of small-town living and the importance of community support.
Line by Line Meaning
I live in a Whistle Stop town
I reside in a small town where the train whistles are audible
Where everyone thinks I'm a clown
I am considered a foolish individual by the people of the town
Because I like to hear the train whistles blow
I enjoy listening to the sound of train whistles
Just because the trains never stop
Despite the fact that the trains never halt at our town
They say that I'm gonna blow my top
They believe that I will become angry or frustrated
But I like to hear the train whistles blow
I still take pleasure in the train whistle sounds
They don't know that you're coming back to me
They are unaware that you will be returning to me
One day the train will stop and they will see
At some point, the train will halt and they will realize
I know the train will bring you home
I am confident that the train will return you to me
I hope and pray it won't be long
I wish for your swift return
That's why I like to hear the train whistles blow
Hearing the train whistles brings me hope and comfort
Bring her back to me, bring her back to me
Please return my beloved to me
Oomba, oomba, oomba, oomba
I know the train will bring you home
I am certain that the train will return you to me
I hope and pray it won't be long
I am eager for your speedy return
That's why I like to hear the train whistle blow
The sound of the train whistle brings me comfort and hope
Bring her back to me, bring her back to me
I implore for your return
(Ooh, ooh, do wade, ooh, ooh, do wade)
(Ooh, ooh, do wade, ooh)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMY BREEDLOVE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PixieTV
One of my favorites right meow 😎
Alt Delete
I loved this song as a kid and I still do listen to that sax!
Rach711
Grew up with music I love it reminds me of when my dad an I would dance in the living room
lasagna1955
simple song......genius performer
whitefalcon64
I'm still owning the original 45rpm... it's fantastic !!
Bang Er
That whistle hits different it instantly makes you much happier
Chris Thornton
Thanks for the upload, definitely a foot-tapping song!
Antoinette Arceo
love him !!!
Aramis419
Why is it than on all the Louis Prima CD's I have, this isn't on any of 'em? I grew up in an Italian-'medigon family and this was the background music for every gathering of the famiglia. Now I feel like a jadrool.
severesharky 1
who else is listning to this in 2020