Brother Louie – English Lyrics

• By: Modern Talking

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious beats and dramatic storytelling of Modern Talking's "Brother Louie"! This iconic 80s synth-pop anthem, with its clear, repetitive chorus and engaging narrative about a love triangle, offers an excellent opportunity for language learners to grasp common phrases and emotional expressions in English. The song's memorable melody and straightforward lyrics make it an accessible and enjoyable way to enhance your English vocabulary and listening skills.

[English]

Dear, love is a burning fire

Stay, 'cause then the flames grow higher

Babe, don't let him steal your heart, it's easy, easy

Girl, this game can't last forever

Why we cannot live together?

Try, don't let him take your love from me

You're no good, can't you see

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

I'm in love, set you free

Oh, she's only looking to me

Only love breaks her heart

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Only love's paradise

Oh, she's only looking to me

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Oh, she's only looking to me

Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Oh, doing what he's doing

So leave it, Louie

'Cause I'm a lover

Stay, 'cause this boy wants to gamble

Stay, love's more than he can handle, girl

Oh, come and stay by me forever, ever

Why does he go on pretending

That his love is never-ending, babe?

Don't let him steal your love from me

You're no good, can't you see?

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

I'm in love, set you free

Oh, she's only looking to me

Only love breaks her heart

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Only love's paradise

Oh, she's only looking to me

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Oh, she's only looking to me

Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Oh, doing what he's doing

So leave it, Louie

'Cause I'm a lover

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Oh, she's only looking to me

Oh, let it, Louie, she is undercover

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie

Oh, doing what he's doing

So leave it, Louie

'Cause I'm a lover

Brother Louie, Louie

Oh, she's only looking to me

Oh, let it, Louie

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire; to destroy by fire
flame /fleɪm/ A2	noun - the burning gas or vapor of a fire
steal /stiːl/ A2	verb - to take something without permission
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood, often symbolic of emotion
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity with rules for entertainment or competition
forever /fəˈrɛvər/ A1	adverb - for all time; eternally
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ B1	noun - a place or state of perfect happiness
undercover /ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/ B2	adjective - secretly performing a particular activity
gamble /ˈɡæmbl/ B1	verb - to take risky action in the hope of a desired result
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ A2	verb - to behave as if something is true when it is not
handle /ˈhændl/ A2	verb - to manage or deal with a situation
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not confined or restricted verb - to release from confinement
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who loves or is loved romantically