Route 66
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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Just take my way that's the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66
Well it winds from Chicago to L.A.
More than two thousands miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route sixty six
Oklahoma city looks oh so pretty
You'll see Amarillo and Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona don't forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino
Would you get hip to this kindly tip
And go take that California trip
Get your kicks on Route sixty six
Well goes from St. Louie down to Missouri
Oklahoma City looks oh so pretty
You'll see Amarillo and Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona don't forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino
Would you get hip to this kindly tip
And go take that California trip
Get your kicks on Route sixty six
The Rolling Stones's song Route 66 is a cover of the original song written in 1946 by American songwriter Bobby Troup. The song mentions the famous U.S. Route 66, which was a highway connecting cities from Chicago in the east to Los Angeles in the west. The lyrics encourage listeners to take a trip on Route 66, which was a popular destination for travelers during the 1950s and 1960s. The song is essentially a celebration of the freedom and adventure that comes with traveling the open road.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the many sights one might encounter along the iconic highway. From the bustling city of Chicago to the breathtaking natural beauty of Arizona's Flagstaff, the song makes it clear that there is so much to see and do on a trip down Route 66. The song also references some of the smaller towns along the way, reminding listeners that there is plenty to discover even in the most unexpected places.
Overall, Route 66 is a timeless ode to the joys of travel and the magic of the American road trip. The catchy melody and upbeat lyrics have made it a classic that continues to inspire wanderlust to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if you ever plan to motor west
If you intend to travel out west by car in America
Just take my way that's the highway that's the best
Use Route 66, my suggested road which is considered the best
Get your kicks on Route 66
Have fun on Route 66
Well it winds from Chicago to L.A.
It's a curvy road that spans from the city of Chicago to Los Angeles
More than two thousands miles all the way
It's over 2,000 miles from start to end
Get your kicks on Route sixty six
Have fun on Route 66
Well goes from St. Louie down to Missouri
It begins in St. Louis, and passes down through Missouri
Oklahoma city looks oh so pretty
Oklahoma City is quite attractive
You'll see Amarillo and Gallup, New Mexico
You'll observe Amarillo and Gallup, which are in New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona don't forget Winona
Remember to include Flagstaff, Arizona and Winona in your trip
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino
Also visit Kingman, Barstow, and San Bernadino
Would you get hip to this kindly tip
Do you understand my suggestion?
And go take that California trip
Take that trip to California
Get your kicks on Route sixty six
Have fun on Route 66
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby W Troup
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Greg Halder
on 2000 Light Years From Home
Totally underrated track and album..