Kansas City

Journey to Love: Lou Rawls' Kansas City Odyssey
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Lyrics

I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come

I am heading to Kansas City, expressing anticipation and excitement.

I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come

Reiteration of the intention to go to Kansas City.

They got a crazy way of loving there

Describing an unconventional and enthusiastic way of expressing love in Kansas City.

And I'm gonna get me some.

Expressing the speaker's intention to experience and enjoy this unique love.


I'll be standing on the corner

Imagining standing at a specific location in Kansas City.

On the corner of Twelfth Street and Vine

Providing the specific location, the corner of Twelfth Street and Vine, in Kansas City.

I'm gonna be standing on the corner

Reiterating the plan to stand at the mentioned corner.

On the corner of Twelfth Street and Vine

Reiterating the specific location, emphasizing its significance.

With my Kansas City baby

Anticipating being with a significant other and enjoying wine in Kansas City.

And a bottle of Kansas City wine.

Describing the companionship and enjoyment planned with a "Kansas City baby" and wine.


Well I might take a train

Considering various modes of transportation to reach Kansas City.

I might take a plane, but if I have to walk

Expressing determination to reach Kansas City, even if faced with challenges.

I'm gonna get there just the same

Emphasizing the speaker's commitment to reaching Kansas City regardless of obstacles.

I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come

Reiterating the intention to go to Kansas City.

They got a crazy way of loving there

Highlighting the distinctive way of loving in Kansas City that the speaker looks forward to.

And I'm gonna get me some.

Expressing the speaker's determination to experience the unique love in Kansas City.


I'm gonna pack my clothes

Preparing to leave for Kansas City by packing clothes.

Leave at the break of dawn

Planning to depart early in the morning.

I'm gonna pack my clothes

Reiterating the preparation to leave for Kansas City.

Everybody will be sleeping

Emphasizing the discreet departure, ensuring others are unaware of the speaker's plans.

Nobody will know where I've gone

Ensuring secrecy in the departure to Kansas City.

Cause if I stay in town

Expressing the belief that staying in the current town would have negative consequences.

I know I'm gonna die.

Highlighting the urgency of finding a welcoming and friendly city to avoid adverse outcomes.

Gotta find a friendly city

Stating the necessity of locating a city with a friendly atmosphere.

And that's the reason why,

Explaining the reason behind the decision to go to Kansas City, seeking a friendly environment.

I'm going to Kansas City

Reiterating the intention to go to Kansas City.

Kansas City here I come

Reiterating the excitement about heading to Kansas City.

They got a crazy way of loving there

Highlighting the distinctive way of loving in Kansas City that the speaker is eager to experience.

And I'm gonna get me some.

Expressing the determination to partake in the unique love found in Kansas City.

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