First thing I remember was askin' papa, "Why?",. For there were many things I didn't know.. And Daddy always smiled; took me by the hand,. Sayin', "Someday you'll understand.".
Two-lane. Shinin' in the july dust. Heat risin' off the road. Out in front of my truck. Pulled my pick-up over the hill. Down the slide gravel through the cat-tails.
It was the summer of love. Freedom was in the air. Young people everywhere. So many questions if you care. . It was the summer of love. Stand back, it will blow your mind.
Mama I'm on fire. Old flame. Sweet desire. Comin' on the midnight. Comin' on the midnight train. Rollin' steel and thunder. Bring my baby back again. .
Ive been all around the world searchin for my baby. Tell me where can she be. Lookin' high and low way back in Kokomo. It's still a mystery. . Somebody help me.
Soda pop, soda pop, everybody want to make it to the top. Soda pop, soda pop, everybody want to make it to the top. Soda pop, soda pop, everybody want to make it to the top.
Oh the midnight, need a searchlight. Oh the midnight, need a searchlight. . I walk along the rocky shore, the place I lost myself. I search the water, look in the sky, I hear the cries for help.
Mama, come look quick. There's a light up in the sky. And I see the silent ship. And it's calling you and I. . And if you listen close. The reasons all come clear.