Sweet Home Chicago
New Musical Orchestra Lyrics

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Come on
Oh baby don't you want to go
Come on
Oh baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Come on

Baby don't you want to go
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Oh sweet home Chicago

Well, one and one is two
Six and two is eight
Come on baby don't ya make me late
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Come on
Baby don't you want to go
Come on
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Six and three is nine
Nine and nine is eighteen
Look there brother baby and see what I've seen
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Oh come on
Baby don't you want to go
Come on
Baby don't you want to go

Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Overall Meaning

The New Musical Orchestra's song "Sweet Home Chicago" is about returning to Chicago, the place where the singer considers to be home. The lyrics are filled with enthusiasm and invite the listener to join in and enjoy the ride. The song opens with, "Oh baby don't you want to go, back to that same old place, Sweet home Chicago." The singer uses repetition throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of returning home. There is a sense of urgency when the singer declares, "Come on, baby don't you want to go, hidehey, baby don't you want to go," encouraging the listener to take action and follow him back to Chicago.

The middle section of the song, "Well, one and one is two, six and two is eight, come on baby don't ya make me late," creates a fun, playful atmosphere. The singer is eager to get back to his hometown, and he doesn't want anything to delay him. The song's last section repeats the previous melody and lyrics, reinforcing the singer's desire to go home.

Overall, "Sweet Home Chicago" is an upbeat and joyful song about returning to the singer's hometown with lyrics that convey a sense of enthusiasm, urgency, and excitement.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on
Encouragement to follow along

Oh baby don't you want to go
Questing to verify the desire to embark

Back to that same old place
Return to an accustomed location

Sweet home Chicago
Familiar, beloved streets, imbued with warmth

Hidehey
Expressing avid interest

Well, one and one is two
Solving a simple mathematical equation as a mnemonic device to remember numbers

Six and two is eight
Applying knowledge of numbers to a slightly more complex equation

Come on baby don't ya make me late
Request to expedite preparations and not cause tardiness

Six and three is nine
Solving another mathematical equation to continue the previously employed mnemonic device

Nine and nine is eighteen
Recalling the solution to a multiplication fact as a memory trick

Look there brother baby and see what I've seen
Encouraging others to explore and take note of the same surroundings