Lewis Funches
March 3, 1998 - July 2, 2020


What Would Lou Do?

by Tenika Blackman, Philip Bergman, Abby Black, and Luke Lentini
Vocals by Meagan McNeal


My partner in crime, he could dance all night
And light up my day with his smile
First to arrive and last to leave
My rock was always there for me
No adventure too long or too short
My travel buddy and cohort
Called him my grandad, he called me O.G.
Neighbors would tell me, “we’ve never seen a kid like yours”

What would Lou do? What would Lou do?
He’d throw a party, he’d smile, and he’d dance, yeah
What would Lou do? What would Lou do?
He’d throw a party, he’d smile, and he’d dance, yeah
He’d smile and he’d dance, yeah
He’d smile and he’d dance, yeah

Playing games with Jennifer and listening to Dior
They were closer than peanut butter and jelly
Sneaking to the park with Latrez, home before the streetlights
Try’na do what’s right, stay safe
Early mornings driving Natay to school
Practical jokes and pushing each other’s buttons
Old soul, young heart, free spirit
Taking care of us, big brother to us all

What would Lou do? What would Lou do?
He’d throw a party, he’d smile, and he’d dance, yeah
What would Lou do? What would Lou do?
He’d throw a party, he’d smile, and he’d dance, yeah
He’d smile and he’d dance, yeah
He’d smile and he’d dance, yeah

Vee was his dance coach, his mentor and friend
His second home, his talents shone
Dancing from the heart, letting his spirit show
No beat too fast or slow
His moves told a story of love
Fueling a passion for life
Uplifting his teammates, fire in his steps
Living for the freedom

– Instrumental –

He was the mascot, he drew the curtains
Title didn’t matter, he was the show
Nothing hurt him, nothing stopped him
Conquered barriers to be on the force
A magnetic force of nature, he gathered people up
Drew hundreds to our “orphan house”
No one was shown the door, couldn’t see the floor
He was the life of the party and the party never ends

What would Lou do? What would Lou do?
He’d throw a party, he’d smile, and he’d dance, yeah
What would Lou do? What would Lou do?
He’d throw a party, he’d smile, and he’d dance, yeah