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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Another reason that the words to Louis Louie are so unintelligible is that it was recorded live in the studio on one track. A microphone was hung from the ceiling several feet from the singer.

For those who are interested, it is the story of a Jamaican sailor who is going to sea and longing for his girlfriend. Not one dirty word. Here are the lyrics.

Louie Louie
CHORUS:
Louie Louie, oh no Me gotta go Aye-yi-yi-yi,
I said Louie Louie, oh baby Me gotta go
Verse 1
Fine little girl waits for me Catch a ship across the sea
Sail that ship about, all alone Never know if I make it home
CHORUS
Verse 2
Three nights and days I sail the sea Think of girl, constantly
On that ship, I dream she's there I smell the rose in her hair.
CHORUS
Okay, let's give it to 'em, right now!
GUITAR SOLO
Verse 3
See Jamaica, the moon above It won't be long, me see me love
Take her in my arms again Tell her I'll never leave again
CHORUS
Let's take it on outa here now
Let's go!!

Yeah, but those weren't the words we used to sing in High School!