To quote Weird Al Yankovic, “Sing distinctly? We don’t wanna.” Some of popular music’s cherished songs are known best for lyrics that are completely unintelligible. One such famous song, released 60 years ago, is “Louie Louie.” There are plenty more that feature a vocalist singing something that’s dang near impenetrable.

Such songs can create a bit of artistic mystique or outright frustration — or a bit of both. And it never stops these word-like voice sounds from getting stuck in our heads.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with lyrics you can’t understand do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
Cocteau Twins - Carolyn's Fingers
Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter
Sigur Rós - Gobbledigook
J. Roddy Walston and The Business - Heavy Bells
Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida