Come On In My Kitchen
Peter Green & Robert Johnson Lyrics
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You better come on in my kitchen
Well, it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
Ah, the woman I love, took from my best friend
Some joker got lucky, stole her back again
You better come on in my kitchen
Oh, she's gone, I know she won't come back
I've taken the last nickel out of her nation sack
You better come on in my kitchen
It's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
Oh, can't you hear that wind howl?
Oh, can't you hear that wind would howl?
You better come on in my kitchen
Well, it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
When a woman gets in trouble, everybody throws her down
Lookin' for her good friend, none can be found
You better come on in my kitchen
Babe, it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
Wintertime's comin', it's gon' be slow
You can't make the winter, babe, that's dry, long, so
You better come on in my kitchen, 'cause it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
The lyrics of Peter Green and Robert Johnson’s song Come on in My Kitchen describe a man who has lost the woman he loves to his best friend. The man is left alone, broke and heartbroken, and he tells his listeners to come in his kitchen where it's warm and dry because it's raining outside. However, the man's invitation is not mere hospitality; it is a metaphor for a plea to his listeners to come and take his advice because he is the best teacher they have.
The song depicts the man's sadness and despair, and how the rainy weather outside reflects his mood. The lyrics also touch upon themes of betrayal, loss, and the difficult times that all of us face at some point in our lives. The line "When a woman gets in trouble, everybody throws her down, lookin' for her good friend, none can be found" portrays the hopelessness of the woman who has been cast aside, and serves as a warning to listeners to always have each other's backs.
Line by Line Meaning
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Non-verbal vocalization creating a mood of deep thought and contemplation.
You better come on in my kitchen
I want you to come into my personal space, where we can talk and share ideas.
Well, it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
The circumstances outside are harsh and unpleasant, so it's better to be inside where it's warm and safe.
Ah, the woman I love, took from my best friend
The woman who has my heart is now with my closest companion, and I am left feeling broken and betrayed.
Some joker got lucky, stole her back again
A silly, opportunistic person managed to win her back from my friend, despite his lack of true commitment to her.
Oh, she's gone, I know she won't come back
The woman I love has left me for good, and there is no chance of a reunion or reconciliation.
I've taken the last nickel out of her nation sack
I have taken everything that is left of her possessions and resources, leaving her with nothing to her name.
Oh, can't you hear that wind howl?
Listen to the ominous, eerie sound of the wind, which represents the troubles and hardships we must face.
When a woman gets in trouble, everybody throws her down
When a woman is down on her luck, people are quick to abandon her or criticize her, instead of offering support and compassion.
Lookin' for her good friend, none can be found
She is searching for someone who she thought was a loyal and supportive friend, but they have all disappeared when she needs them most.
Babe, it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors
My dear friend, the current situation is dire and you need to seek refuge in a safe space, because things are only going to get worse.
Wintertime's comin', it's gon' be slow
Hardship and difficulty are going to persist for a long time, just like the slow, dreary pace of winter.
You can't make the winter, babe, that's dry, long, so
There's nothing you can do to change the circumstances of life, which can be just as unrelenting and unforgiving as the cold, dry winter.
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ROBERT JOHNSON
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