Kansas City
Johnny Paycheck & George Jones Lyrics

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We're goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here we come
We're goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here we come
They got some crazy little women and we're gonna get us one
We go on and stand on the corner of 12th Street and Vine
We'll be standin' on the corner of 12th and Vine
With our Kansas City baby and our bottle of Kansas City wine
We might take a train we might take a plane
But if I have to walk I'm gonna get there just the same

We're goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here we come
They got some crazy little women and we're gonna get us one
Well if we don't have these women we know we're gonna die
Gotta find a brand new baby and that's the reason why
We're goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here we come
Got some crazy little fellows and we're a gonna get us one

Well if we don't have these women...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Johnny Paycheck & George Jones’s song “Kansas City” are quite straightforward - the artists are excited to be heading to Kansas City. They make it clear that they are going there to find a woman and have a good time. They mention the famous corner of 12th Street and Vine, which is known for its jazz history and is still a popular tourist spot today. They also suggest that they may take various modes of transportation to get to Kansas City, but they are determined to get there no matter what.

The repetition of the lyric, “They got some crazy little women and we're gonna get us one,” emphasizes their excitement and desire to have a great time in Kansas City. The line, “Well if we don't have these women we know we're gonna die,” may suggest that finding love or companionship in Kansas City is important to the artists or it could simply be a tongue-in-cheek remark.

Overall, the song is an upbeat celebration of the music, culture, and women of Kansas City. It’s a catchy tune that captures the excitement of heading to a new place with the promise of adventure and fun.

Line by Line Meaning

We're goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here we come
We are heading to Kansas City and this is our anthem

They got some crazy little women and we're gonna get us one
Kansas City has some wild ladies and we are determined to get ourselves one

We go on and stand on the corner of 12th Street and Vine
We will stand on the famous corner of 12th Street and Vine in Kansas City

With our Kansas City baby and our bottle of Kansas City wine
We will have our Kansas City love interest with us, along with a bottle of wine from the same city

We might take a train we might take a plane
We haven't decided on our mode of transportation yet

But if I have to walk I'm gonna get there just the same
Even if we have to walk to Kansas City, we will still make it there

Well if we don't have these women we know we're gonna die
We are in desperate need of finding these crazy women, otherwise we feel like we won't survive

Gotta find a brand new baby and that's the reason why
The reason for our trip is to find a new love interest

Got some crazy little fellows and we're a gonna get us one
There are also some wild guys in Kansas City and we plan on finding one for ourselves

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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