Come On In My Kitchen
Keb´ Mo´ Lyrics

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You better come on into my kitchen
Cause it's sure to be raining outdoors
When a woman's in trouble
Everybody puts her down

She look for her good man
Lord he can't be found
You better come on

Into my kitchen

Because it's going to be raining outdoors
There's a cold wind blowing
Leaves tremblin' on the trees
Don't you know that that good girl

Ya she's leaving me
You better come on
Into my kitchen
cause it's going to be raining outdoors

The woman I've been loving
Left with my best friend
That joker got lucky
Stole her back again

You better come on
Into my kitchen
Cause it's going to be raining outdoors
Well that good girl's leaving
She ain't coming back
Took her last nickel from her notion sack

You better come on
Into my kitchen
Cause it's going to be raining outdoors
Mama's dead and gone
Father's no where's to be
I ain't got nobody
To love and care for me

You better come on
Into my kitchen
Cause it's going to be raining outdoors

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

Overall Meaning

Keb' Mo''s rendition of "Come On In My Kitchen" is a powerful song that speaks loudly about heartbreak, betrayal, and abandonment. The opening line speaks to the listener directly, inviting them into the singer's own kitchen, because outside is sure to be raining. The metaphor of rain is used throughout the song to represent the singer's state of mind, which is one of sadness, loneliness, and despair. He's inviting someone to come into his kitchen, which is a safe space, to help him deal with the turmoil in his life.

The song touches on themes of love and loss, with the singer lamenting the departure of the woman he loves. He states that when a woman is in trouble, everyone puts her down, emphasizing the way that society can be cruel and judgmental towards those who are struggling. He expresses his frustration that he cannot find his good man, indicating that he has been abandoned as well. The singer is clearly going through a difficult time, grieving for the loss of his love, a dear family member, and someone to care for him. The world outside is harsh and cold, but inside his kitchen, there is some warmth and kindness. The closing lines re-assert that the rain is coming, but the invitation to come inside remains.

Line by Line Meaning

You better come on into my kitchen
I want you to come to where I am, my kitchen.

Cause it's sure to be raining outdoors
Because it's definitely going to rain outside.

When a woman's in trouble
When a woman is facing problems.

Everybody puts her down
Everyone criticizes her or treats her badly.

She look for her good man
She searches for her loyal partner.

Lord he can't be found
Unfortunately, she can't find him.

There's a cold wind blowing
The wind is cold and strong.

Leaves tremblin' on the trees
The leaves are shaking due to the wind.

Don't you know that that good girl
Do you not realize that nice girl?

Ya she's leaving me
Yes, that girl is leaving me.

The woman I've been loving
The woman I have loved.