This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I tol' some friends you came from Gary
'Tho your home was Naptown
Last time I saw you was in New York City
Leavin' on a Greyhound - homeward bound
I gave you what I had in my pocket
Enough for candy bars an' beer
Didn't I wave goodbye with a low-down feelin'
Still, I held back the tears
I started thinkin' 'bout you up in Milwaukee
It was rainin' when we reached Chicago
But the tears didn't start rollin' down my cheeks
'Til we rolled into Kokomo - Kokomo
No one I know who ever met you
Could resist the way you sang an' played
None of us will ever forget you
We all just wish you'd've stayed
To share the music you made
Ya tol' me you was gonna stop smokin' cigarettes
An' buy a good-lookin' car
Ya used to sing about your dreams comin' true
We thought you'd go so far
I started thinkin' 'bout you up in Milwaukee
It was rainin' when we reached Chicago
But the tears didn't start rollin' down my cheeks
'Til we rolled into Kokomo - Kokomo
First time you came overseas
You was only seventeen
Playin' the blues in Yank Rachell's band
You was happy to be heard and seen -
Hungry and lean
Next time around you was on your own
Makin' a name for yourself
Now all that's left is the love in our hearts
An' some reel-to-reel tapes on my shelf
I started thinkin' 'bout you up in Milwaukee
It was rainin' when we reached Chicago
But the tears didn't start rollin' down my cheeks
'Til we rolled into Kokomo - Kokomo
'Tho your home was Naptown
Last time I saw you was in New York City
Leavin' on a Greyhound - homeward bound
I gave you what I had in my pocket
Enough for candy bars an' beer
Didn't I wave goodbye with a low-down feelin'
Still, I held back the tears
I started thinkin' 'bout you up in Milwaukee
It was rainin' when we reached Chicago
But the tears didn't start rollin' down my cheeks
'Til we rolled into Kokomo - Kokomo
No one I know who ever met you
Could resist the way you sang an' played
None of us will ever forget you
We all just wish you'd've stayed
To share the music you made
Ya tol' me you was gonna stop smokin' cigarettes
An' buy a good-lookin' car
Ya used to sing about your dreams comin' true
We thought you'd go so far
I started thinkin' 'bout you up in Milwaukee
It was rainin' when we reached Chicago
But the tears didn't start rollin' down my cheeks
'Til we rolled into Kokomo - Kokomo
First time you came overseas
You was only seventeen
Playin' the blues in Yank Rachell's band
You was happy to be heard and seen -
Hungry and lean
Next time around you was on your own
Makin' a name for yourself
Now all that's left is the love in our hearts
An' some reel-to-reel tapes on my shelf
I started thinkin' 'bout you up in Milwaukee
It was rainin' when we reached Chicago
But the tears didn't start rollin' down my cheeks
'Til we rolled into Kokomo - Kokomo
Lyrics submitted by i_love_starburst
Kokomo Lyrics as written by Eric Bibb
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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