Hello Josephine
Nostalgic Echoes: Rediscovering Lost Love with Wilko Johnson's 'Hello Josephine'
Lyrics
Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Greeting Josephine and inquiring about her well-being.
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Asking if Josephine recalls the speaker as he recalls her.
You used to laugh at me and holler "Woo woo woo"
Reflecting on past moments when Josephine used to mockingly laugh with a "Woo woo woo."
I used to walk you home
Recalling a time when the speaker walked Josephine home.
I used to hold your hand
Remembering holding hands with Josephine.
You used to use my umbrella ev'ry time it rained
Describing how Josephine used the speaker's umbrella whenever it rained.
You used to cry so much it was a crying shame
Noting Josephine's tendency to cry a lot, expressing sympathy for her sadness.
Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Repeating the question of whether Josephine remembers the speaker.
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Recalling past moments of laughter and Josephine's playful "Woo woo woo."
You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo"
Repeating the expression of past laughter and Josephine's energetic response.
You used to live over yonder by the railroad track.
Describing Josephine's previous residence near the railroad track.
When it rained you couldn't walk I used to tote you on my back
Recalling a time when the speaker carried Josephine on their back due to rain.
Now you gotta make believe it was a thrill at that.
Suggesting that Josephine may now pretend that experience was thrilling.
Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Repeating the initial greeting to Josephine.
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Reiterating the question of whether Josephine remembers the speaker.
You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo"
Recalling past moments of laughter and Josephine's lively "Woo woo woo."
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