Are there any “obscene” words in the song “Louie Louie?
Defining “obscenity” is truly a matter of personal opinion. What one might define as “obscene” might be considered “fine art” by another. While some might consider the human body a dangerous vision not to be seen by young children, those same people have no objection to exposing their children to random acts of violence seen in television news, dramatic motion pictures, or video game arcades. Perhaps greedy politics might be considered the most obscene of all actions, as they can affect the public in more ways than one can imagine, making criminals out of otherwise law-abiding citizens. One could argue that the lack of personal responsibility or moral code (not treating others as you’d like to be treated) is the most “obscene” action one could take. In terms of “obscene” words in the song “Louie Louie,” one would be hard pressed to find any such items in the lyrics written by Richard Berry. Other bands have interpreted this song in their own unique way, often adding additional lyrics,
