Kansas City
Domino Fats Lyrics
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Kansas City here I come
I'm going to Kansas City
Kansas City here I come
They got some pretty little women there and I'm gonna get me one
I'm gonna be standing on the corner
12th Street and Vine
12th Street and Vine
With my Kansas City baby and boy she's really fine
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
They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one
Well, I might take a plane, I might take a train
If I got to walk, I'm going just the same
I'm going to Kansas City
Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one
They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one
The song "Kansas City" by Fats Domino is a classic blues tune that tells the story of a man who is excited to embark on a journey to Kansas City, where he knows he will find charming women. The lyrics are straightforward, and the repetition of the phrase "I'm going to Kansas City" emphasizes the eagerness and excitement of the person singing the song. The mention of "12th Street and Vine" is a reference to a popular street corner in Kansas City where people would gather to enjoy the nightlife, and where the singer hopes to find his "Kansas City baby." The singer goes on to say that he is willing to travel to Kansas City by any means necessary, even if it means having to walk.
The song's lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they effectively convey the narrative of a person on a quest to find love in Kansas City. The inclusion of the street corner and the reference to the city's nightlife also suggests that Kansas City may have been a popular destination for people to travel to if they were looking to have a good time. Additionally, the song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a classic tune that has endured through the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to Kansas City
I am headed to Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City here I come
I am on my way to Kansas City, Missouri.
They got some pretty little women there and I'm gonna get me one
There are attractive women in Kansas City and my goal is to find one and potentially pursue a romantic relationship.
I'm gonna be standing on the corner
I plan on stationing myself on a street corner.
12th Street and Vine
The specific intersection where I will be standing.
With my Kansas City baby and boy she's really fine
I will have found a partner in Kansas City, and proudly display her beauty to others.
Well, I might take a plane, I might take a train
I may use various forms of transportation to get to Kansas City.
But if I have to walk, I'm going just the same
If necessary, I am willing to walk to get to Kansas City.
They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one
There are wild and exciting women in Kansas City, and I plan on finding one to be with.
They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one
Reiterated, emphasizing the desire and pursuit of a fun-loving and adventurous woman in Kansas City.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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