Kansas City
Brenda Lee Lyrics


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Going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come Ah
Going to Kansas City baby, Kansas City here I come
Ah huh, They got some crazy little men there,
I'm gonna get me one

I'm gonna be standing on the corner,
12th Street and Vine,
Yes I am
I'm gonna be standing on the corner baby,
12th Street and Vine
Yes I am
Oh with my Kansas City baby
And my mug of Kansas City wine

(Well) I might take a plane, I might take a train
But if I have to walk the way, I'm going just the same
I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come
Uh huh
They got some crazy little men there
I'm gonna get me one
They got some crazy little men there
I'm gonna get me one

(Well) I might take a plane, I might take a train
But if I have to walk, I'm going just the same
I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come
Uh huh
They got some crazy little men there
I'm gonna get me one




They got some crazy little men there
I'm gonna get me one

Overall Meaning

The song "Kansas City" by Brenda Lee is a classic rock and roll tune that tells the story of a woman who is excited to travel to the midwestern city of Kansas City to find herself a man. The song is upbeat, fun and fast-paced, perfect for dancing or driving along the open road. The lyrics are filled with references to the landmarks and people of Kansas City, highlighting the city's unique culture and personality. The woman is determined to find herself a "crazy little man" in the city, and she is willing to travel by plane, train or even foot to get there. She imagines herself standing on the famous corner of 12th Street and Vine with her new love, sipping on a mug of Kansas City wine.


The song "Kansas City" is a celebration of the city's vibrant music scene and its place in the rock and roll canon. The lyrics reference the city's famous jazz clubs and its role in the development of rhythm and blues and rock and roll music. The line "They got some crazy little men there, I'm gonna get me one" is a nod to the wild and passionate music that was born in Kansas City and its impact on the youth culture of the time.


Line by Line Meaning

Going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come Ah
I'm excited to visit Kansas City and can't wait to get there.


They got some crazy little men there, I'm gonna get me one
I've heard there are attractive men in Kansas City and I plan to find one.


I'm gonna be standing on the corner, 12th Street and Vine, Yes I am
I'll be waiting for my Kansas City baby at the famous street corner of 12th and Vine.


Oh with my Kansas City baby, And my mug of Kansas City wine
I'll be sipping on a mug of wine with my Kansas City lover by my side.


(Well) I might take a plane, I might take a train, But if I have to walk the way, I'm going just the same
I'm determined to get to Kansas City no matter what form of transportation, even if I have to walk.


They got some crazy little men there, I'm gonna get me one
I've heard there are attractive men in Kansas City and I plan to find one.




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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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