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I got a gal in Kalamazoo
Don't want to boast but I know
She's the toast of Kalamazoo
(Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo)
Years have gone by
My, my, how she grew
When I carried her books in Kalamazoo
(Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo)
I'm gonna send a wire
Hoppin' on a flyer, leavin' today
Am I dreamin'?
I can hear her screamin', "Hiya, Mr. Jackson"
Everything's O K, A L A M A Z O
Oh, what a gal, a real pipperoo
I'll make my bid
For that freckle faced kid I'm hurryin' to
I'm goin' to Michigan
To see the sweetest gal in Kalamazoo
(Zoo, zoo)
(Zoo, zoo, zoo, Kalamazoo)
K
(K)
A
(A)
L A M A Z O
Oh, oh, oh, oh, what a gal, a real pipperoo
We're goin' to Michigan
To see the sweetest gal in Kalamazoo
Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo
Kalamazoo
The song "I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo" performed by the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, is an upbeat and catchy tune that tells the story of a man who is head over heels in love with a woman from Kalamazoo, a city in Michigan. The song begins with a playful recitation of the alphabet, which then leads into the singer boasting about how he's in love with the toast of Kalamazoo. He reminisces about the time when they were young and he used to carry her books, and how he enjoyed her looks. The singer is clearly smitten with her and can't wait to see her again.
The chorus is where the song gets really fun, with the repetition of the word "zoo" used as a fun play on words with the city's name. The singer explains that he's going to send a wire to let her know he's coming to visit and hop on a flyer to get to Kalamazoo as soon as possible. He can even hear her excitedly shouting his name, welcoming him back to the city. The song ends by repeating the chorus and emphasizing the excitement and anticipation of seeing his love once again.
Overall, the song uses playful lyrics and an upbeat melody to convey the excitement and joy of being in love and reuniting with a long-distance significant other. It's a perfect song for dancing and singing along to, with its catchy chorus and playful wordplay.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a gal in Kalamazoo
I have a girlfriend who lives in Kalamazoo
Don't want to boast but I know
I don't want to brag, but I am aware
She's the toast of Kalamazoo
She is popular and well-liked in Kalamazoo
(Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo)
Additional emphasis on Kalamazoo
Years have gone by
Time has passed
My, my, how she grew
She has grown up a lot since I first met her
I liked her looks
I found her attractive
When I carried her books in Kalamazoo
I used to help her carry her books when we were students together in Kalamazoo
(Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo)
Additional emphasis on Kalamazoo
I'm gonna send a wire
I will send a telegram
Hoppin' on a flyer, leavin' today
I will take a flight and leave today
Am I dreamin'?
Is this really happening?
I can hear her screamin', "Hiya, Mr. Jackson"
I can imagine her excitedly greeting me when I arrive
Everything's O K, A L A M A Z O
Everything will be okay in Kalamazoo
Oh, what a gal, a real pipperoo
She is an amazing girl
I'll make my bid
I will make my intentions known
For that freckle faced kid I'm hurryin' to
I am rushing to see my freckle-faced girlfriend
I'm goin' to Michigan
I am traveling to Michigan
To see the sweetest gal in Kalamazoo
To see my lovely girlfriend in Kalamazoo
(Zoo, zoo)
Additional emphasis on Kalamazoo
(Zoo, zoo, zoo, Kalamazoo)
Additional emphasis and excitement for Kalamazoo
K
First letter of Kalamazoo
(K)
Additional emphasis on the letter K
A
First letter of Kalamazoo
(A)
Additional emphasis on the letter A
L A M A Z O
Rest of the letters in Kalamazoo
We're goin' to Michigan
We are traveling to Michigan
Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo
Additional emphasis and excitement for Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo
Not just a place, but a source of happiness and love for the singer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HARRY WARREN, MACK GORDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chloemiana
Lyrics
I want you to want me
But you just gonna love me for the day
And I can't just walk away
Even though I know you're trouble babe
So I'mma take my time
Go with the flow, can't get too involved
You got a face that I
Just can't say no to
Just can't say no to you
You know I want you baby
You know I do
I'll give you my heart and the rest is up to you
You ain't no good for me, I know it's true
But you don't have to be
Cause I do it for the thrill, for the rush
I do it for the pain, for your touch
When I OD, when it's too much
If I survive, baby you're the one
You're the one
Babe
I feel like I'm walking
The tightrope of love in your circus babe
If I were a fella it'd be my last day
Even though you're right under me
So I'mma take my time
Go with the flow, can't get too involved
You got a face that I just can't say no to
Just can't say no to you
You know I want you baby
You know I do
I'll give you my heart and the rest is up to you
You ain't no good for me, I know its true
But you don't have to be, cause I do it
For the thrill, for the rush
I do it for the pain, for your touch
When I OD, when it's too much
If I survive, baby you're the one
You're the one
@ABRASILERA17
This music video smells like cocoa butter, marijuana, self love, sweat, chocolate joy and royalty
@oldjaghead
She-it I didnt know I needed it this like DAM!
@oldjaghead
Lady, whoever you are.. you have awakened something in me that I MUST explore just to see if I can collectively capture your words. Thank you.
@angellexington280
Ewwww wtf!🤔🤨😑
@sagewhunder642
💯💯💯💯💯
@KingTChalla69
Daniela Galdino-Jolly Preach 🙌🏾
@busychrissy0.0
A gay man and a gay woman make a song and video about a heterosexual couple......love it! Now lets all come together n dance yessss
@plankton50
Ahh I didn't know Kay was gay! :D
@iasiahalofivae375
thugginluv ' had no idea just liked the sound still do
@seigneur278
Gaytranada