Kansas City
Tony Sheridan The Beatles and The Beat Brothers Lyrics
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I'm gain' to Kansas City, gonna get my baby back home, ah yeah yeah.
Well it's a long long time since my baby's been gone.
Ahh, Kansas City, gonna get my baby one time, ah yeah yeah
I'm goin' to Kansas City, gonna get my baby one time, ah yeah yeah
It's just one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine.
Hey baby (Hey baby)
Ooh now girl (yeah girl)
I said yeah now come (welcome)
No no no no tell me baby what's been wrong with you?
Hey hey hey hey (Hey hey hey hey)
Hey now baby (yeah baby)
Ooh now girl (yeah girl)
I said yeah now come (welcome)
No no no no tell me baby what's been wrong with you?
I said bye bye bye baby bye
Ooh, so long, bye my baby, I'm gone
Yeah I said bye, bye, baby, bye bye bye...
Bye bye bye bye bye.
Oooh so long (so long) bye my baby, I'm gone
Yeah I said bye bye baby.
The lyrics to Tony Sheridan & The Beat Brothers' song "Kansas City" follow a classic blues structure, with the singer lamenting a lost love and longing to return to their hometown in Kansas City with their baby. The repetition of "ah yeah yeah" and "hey hey hey hey" throughout the song adds a sense of urgency and desperation to the lyrics, emphasizing the singer's desire to be reunited with their love. The lyrics also include a playful counting section, adding to the upbeat and fun vibe of the song.
The repetition of "gonna get my baby back home" and "gonna get my baby one time" shows a sense of determination in the singer's actions, regardless of any obstacles that may be in the way. The lyrics end on a bittersweet note with the singer saying "bye bye bye baby bye" and "so long, bye my baby, I'm gone," indicating that they may be leaving their lost love behind for good.
Overall, the lyrics to "Kansas City" are a classic example of blues storytelling, focusing on themes of love and loss, determination, and the desire to return home. The catchy rhythm and upbeat tempo of the song contrast with the melancholy lyrics, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahhh, Kansas City, gonna get my way back home, all yeah, yeah
Excitedly announcing the singer's trip back to the beloved city of Kansas where they call home.
I'm gain' to Kansas City, gonna get my baby back home, ah yeah yeah.
The singer is travelling to Kansas City with the sole aim of bringing his or her loved one back home.
Well it's a long long time since my baby's been gone.
Pointing out that singer's baby has been away for an extended period, and they are eager to reunite.
Ahh, Kansas City, gonna get my baby one time, ah yeah yeah
Expressing the desire to enjoy a great time with his or her loved one on their return to Kansas City.
I'm goin' to Kansas City, gonna get my baby one time, ah yeah yeah
The singer repeats his intentions of giving his baby a good time on their return to Kansas City.
It's just one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine.
Counting up to 9 in a playful manner, with the song leading up to the line being called 'Kansas City'.
Hey hey hey hey (Hey hey hey hey)
Hey baby (Hey baby)
Ooh now girl (yeah girl)
I said yeah now come (welcome)
No no no no tell me baby what's been wrong with you?
Chanting playfully with his loved one and welcoming her into his or her presence while playfully asking what's been wrong with her lately.
I said bye bye bye baby bye
Ooh, so long, bye my baby, I'm gone
Yeah I said bye, bye, baby, bye bye bye...
Bye bye bye bye bye.
Oooh so long (so long) bye my baby, I'm gone
Yeah I said bye bye baby.
Repeated farewell to the singer's loved one as they depart Kansas City, and take Baby along with them. Using playful repetition to emphasise the emotional undertaking of saying goodbye.
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Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
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