What is the meaning of song Iko Iko?

"Iko Iko" is an American popular song that originated in New Orleans in the 1950s. It was written by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford, and later popularised by the Dixie Cups in 1965. The song's lyrics are partially in English and partially in Spanish. The English lyrics consist of a chorus that repeats throughout the song, which goes as follows:

> Iko Iko, joi toi,

> Find my baby gone, gone, gone.

> Iko Iko, joi toi,

> Find my baby gone away.

The Spanish lyrics tell of a man, called Domingo, who is looking for his baby (female lover) because she has gone somewhere. The song includes the Spanish refrain "Joi toi" (or "joi-toi"), which could mean something like "joy joy", or "jump with joy", or "celebrate together".

The most common interpretation is that the song speaks of a man mourning the loss of his lover, who has gone from his life. It reflects the themes of love, loss, and longing. The repetition of the chorus adds to the emotional intensity and longing expressed in the song.