Goodbye Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison Lyrics
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I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy lil' women there
And I'm gonna get me one.
I'm gonna be standing on the corner
Of Twelfth Street and Vine
I'm gonna be standing on the corner
Of Twelfth Street and Vine
With my Kansas City baby
And a bottle of Kansas City wine.
Well I might take a train
I might take a plane, but if I have to walk
I'm going just the same
I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy lil' women there
And I'm gonna get me one.
Oh but you know yeah
Now if I stay with that woman, I know I'm gonna die
Gotta find a brand new baby
That's the reason why
I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one
They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one
They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one
The lyrics of Wilbert Harrison's song "Goodbye Kansas City" talk about the singer's journey to Kansas City in search of a "crazy lil' woman" to call his own. The song starts with the singer declaring that he is going to Kansas City and is determined to find a woman there. The lyrics are repeated twice more, underscoring his eagerness and excitement to get there.
In the second verse, the singer declares that he is going to stand on the corner of Twelfth Street and Vine with his potential woman and a bottle of Kansas City wine. He declares that he will get there no matter what, even if he has to take a train, a plane or walk there. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song shows that the singer is unwavering and determined to reach his goal.
In the third verse, the singer explains his reason for leaving his old woman - he thinks he will die if he stays with her. He wants to find a new woman, and Kansas City seems to be the perfect place for him because it's full of crazy, fun-loving women. In conclusion, the lyrics celebrate the singer's adventure and determination to find true love in Kansas City.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come
I am excited to travel to Kansas City
They got some crazy lil' women there
Kansas City has unique and interesting women
And I'm gonna get me one.
I hope to romantically pursue one of those women
I'm gonna be standing on the corner
I will be waiting on the street corner
Of Twelfth Street and Vine
On the street corner of Twelfth Street and Vine
With my Kansas City baby
I will be with my romantic partner from Kansas City
And a bottle of Kansas City wine.
We will have some local wine to enjoy
Well I might take a train
I may use different modes of transportation
I might take a plane, but if I have to walk
I am determined to make it to Kansas City regardless of the mode of transportation
I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come
I am enthusiastic to travel to Kansas City
Oh but you know yeah
You may understand my motivation
Now if I stay with that woman, I know I'm gonna die
If I continue my relationship with my current partner, it may not end well for me
Gotta find a brand new baby
I need to find a new romantic partner
That's the reason why
That is why I am so eager to go to Kansas City
They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one
They have unique women in Kansas City and I am determined to find a new partner there
They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one
The women are unique and interesting enough for me to pursue romantically
They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one
I am determined to find a new romantic partner in Kansas City
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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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