My Kind Of Town
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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Chicago is my kind of town
Chicago is my kind of people too
People who smile at you and each time I roam
Chicago is calling me home
Chicago is why I just grin like a clown
It's my kind of town my kind of town
Chicago is my kind of raz ma taz
And it has all that jazz and
Each time I leave
Chicago is tugging my sleeve
Chicago is a Wrigley Building
Chicago is the Union Stockyard
Chicago is one town that won't let you down
It's my kind of town
Marvin Gaye's My Kind Of Town is a classic love song with a catchy beat and smooth vocals that captures the essence of early soul music. The lyrics of the song revolve around the singer expressing his feelings for the person he loves and his desire to hold them tight. Despite his attempts to show his affections, the person he loves keeps dodging his efforts to be intimates.
The song's lyrics are simple yet endearing, as Marvin Gaye sings about wanting to love and be with someone completely. The singer acknowledges that he may have a reputation as a ladies' man, but he is determined to make it work this time around with this special someone. It's a song about persistence and the inevitability of love.
Overall, the song holds an enduring charm to it and has become a classic in the genre of soul music. Gaye's smooth and soulful delivery of the lyrics, paired with the captivating beat, makes it easy to get lost in the song's romantic sentiments.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah say yeah yeah yeah, say yeah yeah yeah
The singer is expressing his excitement with multiple affirmations.
I try to put my arms around you
The singer is attempting to embrace his love interest.
All because I want to hold you tight (To hold you tight)
The singer desires to hold his love interest closely.
But every time I reach for you, baby
The singer is being rejected every time he tries to make contact with his love interest.
And try to kiss you, you're just jumping out of sight (Out of sight)
The singer's love interest is avoiding physical intimacy with him.
Oh, I've got news for you
The singer is about to disclose something important to his love interest.
Baby, that I've made plans for two
The singer has made plans for himself and his love interest to be together.
I guess I'm just a stubborn kind of fellow
The singer considers himself to be persistent and unyielding in his pursuit of love.
Got my mind made up to love you
The singer is determined to love his love interest regardless of any obstacles.
I'm gonna love you (Gonna love you in every way)
The singer is expressing his intention to love his love interest in every possible way.
With other girls I've wanted
The singer has desired other women in the past.
I've made it just a moment
The singer has only had brief romantic encounters with other women.
With you I'll share each day (I'll stay by your side)
The singer wants to share his life with his love interest and remain by her side.
Now I know you've heard about me
The singer acknowledges that his love interest may have heard negative things about him.
Bad things about me, baby, please let me explain (Don't you listen to that jive)
The singer is attempting to address any misconceptions or rumors about himself, and advises his love interest not to listen to any negative talk.
Oh, I have kissed a few
The singer has kissed other women in the past.
I tell you, a few have kissed me too
The singer admits that he has been kissed by other women as well.
I guess I'm just a stubborn kind of fellow
The singer is reiterating his persistence in love despite any flaws he may have.
Got my mind made up to love you
The singer is committed to loving his love interest despite any doubts or obstacles.
Ah say yeah yeah yeah, say yeah yeah yeah
The song ends with the singer repeating his initial excitement and affirmations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN
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