1) Stories are an Australian post-hardcore band hailing from Sydney, New South Wales. The band's line-up is comprised of siblings Morgan (vocals) and Nic (guitar) Dodson, bassist Luke Fuller, drummer Roscoe Frazier and guitarist Sean Young. The band formed in 2010; while its members were still in high school. To date, they have released on EP, Void (2013), and one album, The Youth to Become (2015).
2) Stories was a short-lived art rock band based out of New York City in the early 1970s. The band consisted of keyboardist Michael Brown (ex-The Left Banke), bassist/vocalist Ian Lloyd, guitarist Steve Love, and drummer Bryan Madey, and had a fluke hit with a cover of Hot Chocolate's "Brother Louie" on their second album ABOUT US. Brown left the band by their third album.\
3) Stories was a Hardcore band from South Shore, Massacusetts, from August 2007 to July 2008.
Their EP "Away With The Past" came out around May, and were pretty well known around the South Shore part of Mass. Their reunion show is April 25th, 2009 in Northbridge.
4) stories is the brainchild of Scary Pockets from LA, California making stripped-down acoustic covers of well-known songs featuring a rotating cast of guest vocalists.
Brother Louie
Stories Lyrics
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Louie was whiter than white
Danger, danger when you taste brown suga'
Louie fell in love overnight
Nothing bad, it was good
Louie had the best girl he could
When he took 'er home
Louie knew just where he stood
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie Lou I
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie you're gonna cry
There he stood in the night
Knowing what's wrong from what's right
He took her home to meet his mama and papa
Man, he had a terrible fight
Louie nearly caused a scene
Wishin' it was a dream
Ain't no diff'rence between black and white
Brothers, you know what I mean
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie Lou I
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie you're gonna cry
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie Lou I
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie you're gonna cry
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie Louie Louie Lou I
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie you're gonna cry
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie Lou I
Louie Louie Louie Louie
The lyrics of Stories' song "Brother Louie" tells the story of Louie, a white man who falls in love with a black woman. The first verse contrasts their physical appearances, with the woman being "black as the night" and Louie being "whiter than white." The line "Danger, danger when you taste brown suga'" is a reference to the potential social consequences and prejudices that can arise when a white man is involved with a black woman. However, for Louie and his girlfriend, their love was "good" and "nothing bad."
The second verse describes Louie's dilemma when he takes his girlfriend home to meet his parents. Although he knows what is right and wrong, he has a "terrible fight" with his parents over their relationship. Louie realizes that there should be no difference between black and white, hence the line "Ain't no diff'rence between black and white, Brothers, you know what I mean." The repeating chorus of "Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie Lou I/Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie you're gonna cry" reflects the emotional journey of Louie and his girlfriend's struggle to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
She was black as the night
The girl Louie fell in love with was very dark-skinned.
Louie was whiter than white
Louie was very light-skinned.
Danger, danger when you taste brown suga'
Falling in love with someone of a different race can be dangerous when faced with societal pressures and barriers.
Louie fell in love overnight
Louie developed strong feelings for the girl very quickly.
Nothing bad, it was good
The relationship between Louie and the girl was positive and healthy.
Louie had the best girl he could
Louie felt lucky to have found such a wonderful partner.
When he took 'er home To meet her mama and papa
Louie brought the girl he was dating to meet his family.
Louie knew just where he stood
Louie was confident in his love for the girl, despite any potential difficulties they may face.
There he stood in the night Knowin' what's wrong from what's right
Louie was aware of the societal norms and prejudices surrounding interracial relationships.
He took her home to meet his mama and papa Man, he had a terrible fight
Louie's family did not approve of his relationship with the girl, causing a lot of conflict.
Louie nearly caused a scene Wishin' it was a dream
Louie was very upset and wished he could escape from the difficult situation he was in.
Ain't no diff'rence if you're black or white Brothers, you know what I mean
Louie believed that there should be no distinction or discrimination based on race, and wanted others to understand that message as well.
Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie Lou I Louie Louie Louie Louie, Louie Louie you're gonna cry
The repetition of Louie's name and the phrase 'you're gonna cry' suggests the emotional turmoil he's going through in his relationship with the girl.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Errol Brown, Tony Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cocomelanin5453
Man! They don't make music 🎵🎶 like dey use to💃💃💃💃,a whole vibe,Who's still listening in 2023?
@user-uk1uq9gr1n
Greatest era to grow up! 🤗💯
@catcity7892
GREAT SONG. NEVER JUDGE ANYONE. SHAME THERE IS HATE ON BOTH SIDES OR PREJUDICE. ONE THING FOR SURE THE ELITES HATE ALL KEEP THST IN MIND.
@angela-fl4gs
I never really understood this song. I do now. Black is beautiful. White is beautiful. Brown is beautiful. I see no color. Just love.❤️
@blobcity3591
you just listed a bunch of different colors though.
@illostr8
😂
@robertovasquez324
Es la historia del hermano Luis que murió⚰💀 por la novia de color
@robertovasquez324
Simplemente el amor❤😘 no tiene color pero a Luis lo mataron por una mujer de color😊
@robertovasquez324
Eso es correcto✅
@maloperverso8118
She was Darker
than the Night....
Enough Said!