Come On In My Kitchen
Cassandra Wilson Lyrics


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The man I love, took from my best friend
That girl got lucky, stole 'em back again
You betta come on in my kitchen 'cause its gonna be
Raining outdoors

He's gone
I know he won't come back
I took his last nickle from his nation sack
You betta come on in my kitchen 'cause its going to be
Raining outdoors

Can't you hear that wind howl
Can't you hear that wind howling
You betta come on in my kitchen 'cause its going to be
Raining outdoors

When a man gets in trouble
Everybody throws him down
Lookin' for his good friend
None can be found
You betta come on in my kitchen 'cause its going to be
raining outdoors

The winter time is coming
And its going to be slow
You can't make the weather baby
it's dry long so
You betta come on in my kitchen because its going to be
Raining outdoors

Gonna be raining outdoors




Gonna be raining outdoors
Yes it's going to be raining outdoors

Overall Meaning

In this blues song, Cassandra Wilson sings about a man she loved who took her best friend away from her only to have his heart broken by that same woman. The lyrics suggest that the singer is offering the man solace, encouraging him to "come on in my kitchen because it's going to be raining outdoors." This is her way of saying that he can take refuge in her home with her and forget about the hurt he's feeling. Wilson is using the metaphor of the weather to describe the emotional state of the man, with the outdoor rain symbolizing his pain and hurt. The line "I took his last nickel from his nation sack" could be seen as a form of revenge and an indication that she doesn't want him back.


The song also touches on themes of friendship and loyalty. In times of trouble, one may turn to their friends for solace, only to find that no one is there for them. It's a reminder that in difficult times, one should always think twice about who they trust and who has their best interests at heart. Overall, the song is about offering comfort and support to someone who's going through a tough time.


Line by Line Meaning

The man I love, took from my best friend
The man I loved left me for my closest friend


That girl got lucky, stole 'em back again
My friend was lucky enough to get him back, leaving me all alone


You betta come on in my kitchen 'cause its gonna be Raining outdoors
Come inside my house because it's going to rain heavily outside


He's gone I know he won't come back I took his last nickel from his nation sack
My lover has left me for good, and I took the last of his money from his bag


Can't you hear that wind howl Can't you hear that wind howling You betta come on in my kitchen 'cause its going to be Raining outdoors
Listen to the wind howling, and come inside my house to avoid the heavy rainfall


When a man gets in trouble Everybody throws him down Lookin' for his good friend None can be found You betta come on in my kitchen 'cause its going to be raining outdoors
When a man is in trouble, everyone abandons him, including his close friends. So, please come to my home before it starts to rain


The winter time is coming And its going to be slow You can't make the weather baby it's dry long so You betta come on in my kitchen because its going to be Raining outdoors
The winter season is going to be long and slow, but I cannot control the weather. So come inside to avoid the rain.


Gonna be raining outdoors Gonna be raining outdoors Yes it's going to be raining outdoors
It will rain heavily outside, and it will not stop anytime soon.




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ROBERT JOHNSON

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