The song "Come On In My Kitchen" was originally written and recorded by blues legend Robert Johnson in 1936. Peter Green Splinter Group, a British blues band, covered the song and released their version in 1998. The lyrics tell a story of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer urges someone to come into their kitchen, which serves as a metaphor for seeking solace and refuge from the storms of life. The phrase "It's goin' to be rainin' outdoors" suggests that there are troubles and hardships awaiting outside. The singer reveals that the woman they love has left them for their best friend ("took from my best friend"). This act of betrayal is depicted as the work of a lucky "joker" who has managed to steal her back again. The pain and loss felt by the singer is evident as they express that she won't come back and they have taken all the money she had. The reference to the howling wind further emphasizes the emotional turmoil and despair of the situation. The lyrics suggest that when a woman is in trouble, people tend to abandon her and not offer support ("everybody throws her down"). The singer is left searching for a good friend who is nowhere to be found. The mention of winter symbolizes a difficult and harsh period in life. The line "You can't make the winter, babe, that's dry long so" implies that one cannot escape or avoid the hardships that come with winter. The singer again implores the listener to come into their kitchen, seeking comfort and companionship during these challenging times. Overall, "Come On In My Kitchen" is a poignant blues song that captures the pain of lost love, betrayal, and the need for solace in the face of adversity.
