Hooka Tooka: Unusual Song Lyrics that Speak Beyond Meaning

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The forum discussion centers on the song "Hooka Tooka" by Chubby Checker, highlighting the unconventional nature of its lyrics. Participants agree that the lyrics often lack coherent meaning, which enhances their emotional and artistic power. The discussion references Steve Miller's phrase "pompitous of love" as an example of how artists prioritize intuitive expression over rational clarity. This approach allows for a deeper connection to the music, transcending traditional lyrical interpretation.

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Song Lyrics are written in an unusual style. Right now I am thinking about the song Hooka Tooka: http://www.lyricsdepot.com/chubby-checker/hooka-tooka.html

Lyrics often do not make much sense on their own, and can seem semi-random. Often lyrics are incoherent or unintelligible. I think this gives them more power. The words are organized according to the songwriter's intuitive sense of harmony, and the words making sense just isn't part of that process. There is a deeper beast, moving beneath the words; their denotative meaning is vestigial.
 
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BicycleTree said:
and the words making sense just isn't part of that process.
So that's why Steve Miller speaks of the 'pompitous of love'...
 
Exactly! The artist's words dance to a different, stronger tune than rational coherence.
 
Gotta give you points on this one, kid. I always thought that he was just illiterate.
 

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