Niki Hokey
Redbone Lyrics


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Down in Louisiana
Down in Cajun Land
Folks got something goin’
Goes something like
Folks go a git’ chat tootisie

I wants to ‘tie ya puppe ‘tame me
Gonna dig ya on a scoobydoo
Gonna gotcha on a scuba die
Ooh boog-a-boo you
You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee

Said, golly, golly Miss Molly
Everything’s copesetic now
Boog-a-boo look at you
What I’d like to do to you, boy
You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee

Niki, Niki Hoeky
Your pappy ‘s doing time in the pockey
Your sister’s on a trip
Your momma got hip

Little boy you’re lookin’ okay
You ooh boog-a-boo you
You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
Get hip to the consultation of the bolawee

I’m talking ‘bout your boola
Talking ‘bout that wee
I’m talking ‘bout your boola
Talking ‘bout that wee
Well get hip to the consultation of the boolawee

Niki, Niki, Niki
Niki, Niki, Niki




Niki, Niki, Niki Hoeky
Niki Hoeky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Redbone's song "Niki Hokey" may seem nonsensical and confusing at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they tell a story rooted in Cajun culture of Louisiana. The song describes the life of a character named Niki Hokey and his family, who are all engaged in various activities. Niki's father is in prison ("doing time in the pockey"), his sister is on a trip, and his mother "got hip." The song is essentially a celebration of Cajun life and culture, with the repeated line "Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee" encouraging listeners to embrace this way of life.


The song also contains a number of references to Cajun slang and lingo, including "tootisie" (a dance) and "boolawee" (a type of dance party). The chorus of "Niki Hokey" is a playful and catchy refrain that simply repeats the character's name, and the verses feature nonsensical phrases like "Gonna dig ya on a scoobydoo, gonna gotcha on a scuba die" that add to the overall sense of whimsy and enjoyment.


Line by Line Meaning

Down in Louisiana
In the state of Louisiana


Down in Cajun Land
In the area of Louisiana known for its Cajun culture


Folks got something goin’
People have something happening


Goes something like
It's something like


Folks go a git’ chat tootisie
People go dance the Tootise


I wants to ‘tie ya puppe ‘tame me
I want you to tie your puppy and tame me


Gonna dig ya on a scoobydoo
Going to pursue/hunt you like a Scooby Doo character


Gonna gotcha on a scuba die
Going to catch you and go scuba diving with you


Ooh boog-a-boo you
Expressing excitement or admiration


You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
You're exciting or admirable, little boy


Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Get knowledgeable about the process of the Boolawee


Said, golly, golly Miss Molly
Exclaiming in surprise or excitement


Everything’s copesetic now
Everything is fine now


Boog-a-boo look at you
Expressing admiration, excitement, or surprise


What I’d like to do to you, boy
What I'd like to do to you, little boy


You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
You're exciting or admirable, little boy


Said, golly, golly Miss Molly
Exclaiming in surprise or excitement


Everything’s copesetic now
Everything is fine now


Boog-a-boo look at you
Expressing admiration, excitement, or surprise


What I’d like to do to you, boy
What I'd like to do to you, little boy


You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
You're exciting or admirable, little boy


Get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Get knowledgeable about the process of the Boolawee


Niki, Niki Hoeky
Referring to Niki Hoeky


Your pappy ‘s doing time in the pockey
Your father is in jail


Your sister’s on a trip
Your sister is traveling


Your momma got hip
Your mother has become knowledgeable or fashionable


Little boy you’re lookin’ okay
You look fine, little boy


You ooh boog-a-boo you
Expressing excitement or admiration


You ooh boog-a-boo you, little boy
You're exciting or admirable, little boy


Get hip to the consultation of the bolawee
Get knowledgeable about the process of the Bolawee


I’m talking ‘bout your boola
I'm referring to your private parts


Talking ‘bout that wee
Talking about that part of your body


Well get hip to the consultation of the boolawee
Get knowledgeable about the process of the Boolawee


Niki, Niki, Niki
Referring to Niki Hoeky


Niki, Niki, Niki
Referring to Niki Hoeky


Niki, Niki, Niki Hoeky
Referring to Niki Hoeky


Niki Hoeky
Referring to Niki Hoeky




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