Hitch Hike
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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I'm going to Chicago that's the last place my baby stayed
I'm packing up my bags I'm gonna leave this town right away
I'm gonna find that girl if I have to hitch hike around the world

"Chicago City" that's what the sign on the freeway read
I'm gonna keep on going 'til I get to that street's called 6th and Main
I've gotta find that girl if i have to hitch hike around the world
C'mon hitch hike
Hitch hike children
Hitch hike
Hitch hike baby
Hitch hike
Hitch hike baby
C'mon hitch hike
Hitch hike darling

I'm going to St. Louis but my next stop just might be L.A., that's what I say
I got no money in my pocket so i'm going to have to hitch hike all the way
I'm gonna find that girl if i have to hitch hike around the world

C'mon hitch hike
Hitch hike children
Hitch hike
Hitch hike baby
Hitch hike
Hitch hike baby
C'mon hitch hike
Hitch hike children

Now c'mon c'mon hitch hike
Hitch hike children
Hitch hike
Hitch hike darling
c'mon hitch hike
Hitch hike children
Hitch hike hitch hike




Hitch hike baby
Mmmmm...

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones' "Hitch Hike" is a song about a man who has been jilted by a woman and decides to embark on a journey to win her back. He packs his bags and sets off to Chicago, which is the last place that the woman stayed. As he travels, he sees signs for Chicago City and keeps going until he reaches a street called 6th and Main, where he hopes to find her. Despite having no money, he is determined to hitchhike all the way to his destination if it means that he can see her again.


The lyrics express both the frustration and determination of the singer. He is frustrated that he has been left behind by the woman that he loves, but he won't let that stop him from trying to win her back. The chorus, "hitch hike," is a call to action, urging listeners to join his journey and help him find his lost love.


In many ways, "Hitch Hike" is a quintessential Rolling Stones song. It features driving guitars and a catchy, upbeat melody, combined with lyrics that express both longing and defiance. The song was released in 1963 and became a hit in the UK and the US. Today, it remains a fan favorite and is often played at Stones concerts.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm going to Chicago that's the last place my baby stayed
I am heading to Chicago, which is where my lover was last known to be.


I'm packing up my bags I'm gonna leave this town right away
I am leaving this town promptly and packing my belongings for the trip.


I'm gonna find that girl if I have to hitch hike around the world
No matter what it takes, I will travel any distance to find my lover.


"Chicago City" that's what the sign on the freeway read
The sign on the freeway clearly reads "Chicago City".


I'm gonna keep on going 'til I get to that street's called 6th and Main
I will persist until I arrive at the intersection of 6th and Main Street.


C'mon hitch hike
Join me in hitchhiking.


I'm going to St. Louis but my next stop just might be L.A., that's what I say
After Chicago, I plan to travel to St. Louis, and then I might continue on to Los Angeles.


I got no money in my pocket so i'm going to have to hitch hike all the way
I do not possess any money, so the only way I can travel is by hitchhiking.


Now c'mon c'mon hitch hike
Let's continue to encourage each other to hitchhike.


Hitch hike hitch hike
Let's start hitchhiking now.


Hitch hike baby
Join me, my love, in hitchhiking.


Hitch hike children
Let's bring the kids along for the journey.


Hitch hike darling
My love, let's hitchhike together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARENCE O. PAUL, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, WILLIAM STEVENSON

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on 2000 Light Years From Home

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