Route 66
Buckwheat Zydeco Lyrics


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[1] well if you ever plan [4]to motor [1]west;
[1] best take [4] my way, that's the hiway thats the [1] best
get your [5-7]kicks, on[4]route 66[1]

[1]it winds, from Chicago [4]to [1]L.A.
almost [4] two thousand miles all the [1]way
get your [5-7] kicks, on[4] route 66[1]
chorus
well it [1]winds from Missouri [4] down thru St. Louie
[1] Oklahoma city looks oh so pretty oh [4] see Amarillo, Nogales new Mexi- [1]co
[5-7]Flagstaff Arizona, don't forget Winona, [4]Needled ,Barstow San Bernar-[1]dino

well [1] Do, get[4] hip to this kindly tip,[1]




if you [4] take that California [1] trip
get your [4] kicks[5-7] on [4] route 66 [1]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Buckwheat Zydeco's song Route 66 is an invitation for anyone planning a trip to the west coast to take the famously historic US Route 66. The singer advises that it is the best way to reach the west coast and get your kicks while at it. The highway that stretches almost two thousand miles from Chicago to Los Angeles promises a beautiful and exciting journey with several scenic stops in between. The song mentions several cities and states along the route to encourage listeners to take the trip. 


Through the lyrics of the song, the singer reveals that getting your kicks on Route 66 is not just about travelling but also about the exciting experiences that come with exploring the various towns and cities along the way. Buckwheat Zydeco's inviting tone and lively music encourage listeners to go on this trip and have a fun-filled experience. The song's upbeat tempo and lively beats, alongside the singer's charismatic voice, create an intriguing, captivating mood, making the listener want to take the trip.


Line by Line Meaning

well if you ever plan to motor west;
If your intention is to travel towards the West driving your car


best take my way, that's the hiway thats the best
The best way to travel is the highway that I would recommend


get your kicks, on route 66
Route 66 can provide an exciting travel experience that allows for fun and entertainment


it winds, from Chicago to L.A.
Route 66 extends from Chicago up till Los Angeles


almost two thousand miles all the way
The distance from Chicago to Los Angeles is almost two thousand miles


chorus
The following lines build on the qualities of different locations on Route 66


well it winds from Missouri down thru St. Louie
Route 66 snakes through Missouri to reach St. Louie


Oklahoma city looks oh so pretty oh see Amarillo, Nogales new Mexi-co
Oklahoma city and many other places on Route 66 are truly beautiful and worth seeing, such as Amarillo, Nogales, and New Mexico


Flagstaff Arizona, don't forget Winona, Needled, Barstow San Bernar-dino
It is imperative to visit cities such as Flagstaff Arizona, Winona, Needles, Barstow, and San Bernardino


well Do, get hip to this kindly tip,
Pay attention and understand the following suggestion


if you take that California trip
If you decide to travel to California


get your kicks on route 66
Route 66 can provide an exciting travel experience that allows for fun and entertainment




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