I think I’m goin’ to Katmandu,
That’s really really where I’m going to
If I ever get out of here
That’s what I’m gonna do
Kkkkkk, Katmandu
I think it’s really where I’m going to
If I ever get out of here
I’m goin to Katmandu
I got no kick against the west coast,
Warner Brothers are such good hosts
I raise my whiskey glass, and give ’em a toast,
I’m sure they know it’s true
I got no rap against the southern states
Every time I’ve been there it’s been great
But now I’m leavin’ and I can’t be late
And to myself be true
That’s where I’m goin to Katmandu
Up to the mountains where I’m going to
If I ever get out of here
That’s what I’m gonna do
I got no quarrel with the midwest
The folks out there have given me their best
I lived there all my life I’ve been their guest
I sure have loved it too
I’m tired of lookin’ at the tv news
I’m tired of drivin’ hard and payin’ dues
I figure baby I’ve got nothing to lose
I’m tired of being blue
That’s why I’m goin to Katmandu
Up to the mountains where I’m going to
If I ever get out of here
That’s what I’m gonna do
Kkkkkk, Katmandu
Take me baby cause I’m goin’ with you
If I ever get out of here
I’m goin to Katmandu
I ain’t got nothin’ against the east coast
You want some people well they got the most
And New York City’s like a friendly ghost
You seem to pass right through
I know I’m gonna miss the USA
I guess I’ll miss it every single day
But no one loves me here anyway
I know my plane is due
The one that’s goin to Katmandu
Up to the mountains where I’m going to
If I ever get out of here
That’s what I’m gonna do
Kkkkkk, Katmandu
Really really really I’m going to
If I ever get out of here
If I ever get out of here
If I ever get out of here
I’m goin to Katmandu
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh yeah
Katmandu
Katmandu
Katmandu
Katmandu
Katmandu
Katmandu
Escaping to Katmandu: A Search for Freedom
In “Katmandu,” Bob Seger crafts a vivid sense of wanderlust and escapism. The song’s protagonist dreams of leaving behind the pressures and monotony of daily life in the United States and heading to the distant, exotic mountains of Kathmandu. Seger’s storytelling is both personal and relatable, as he acknowledges the good in every region he’s visited, but ultimately feels the need for change. The repeated longing to “get out of here” underscores a universal urge to break free from routine and seek adventure, while the upbeat rock rhythm embodies the restless energy of someone ready to start anew.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Bob Seger
Release Year: 1975
Label: Capitol Records