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Old 01-03-2007, 06:49 PM
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I don't know whether it's been talked about here. But I'd like to know what does Kansas mean in that chorus line in Mystery Train. I didn't quite get that. Is it some super quite place or what? ;DDD I mean, why Kansas, you know.... Although I always thought the lyrics are misheard....
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"We're not in Kansas anymore" is a famous line from the Wizard Of Oz. It basically means to go some place completely unknown and strange.
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"We're not in Kansas anymore" is a famous line from the Wizard Of Oz. It basically means to go some place completely unknown and strange.
Yep, Dorothy was from Kansas in the story the Wizard Of Oz. I adore the song Mystery Train. Definitely one of my favorites from Crush.

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Old 01-03-2007, 09:23 PM
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funny thanx. I don't actually know Wizard of Oz.... should've given an explanation in the booklet for those who don't know
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funny thanx. I don't actually know Wizard of Oz.... should've given an explanation in the booklet for those who don't know
Just for more clarification - Kansas was where the girl Dorothy was from - a very dusty old farm in the movie. After a tornado, Dorothy winds up in a different place (and the movie goes from black and white into color). She makes the comment to her dog "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" Basically a magical place.

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Just for more clarification - Kansas was where the girl Dorothy was from - a very dusty old farm in the movie. After a tornado, Dorothy winds up in a different place (and the movie goes from black and white into color). She makes the comment to her dog "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" Basically a magical place.

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icant believe people still have nvr seen the wizard of oz!!! one of the best films EVER!
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icant believe people still have nvr seen the wizard of oz!!! one of the best films EVER!
soory for that I really haven't
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icant believe people still have nvr seen the wizard of oz!!! one of the best films EVER!

lol! I know what you mean!...I've seen it nearly as many times a Grease!
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icant believe people still have nvr seen the wizard of oz!!! one of the best films EVER!
Keep in mind that an 18 year old from Slovakia might not have the same background as you do.

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I love that Mystery Train and I Believe reference The Wizard of Oz because it's one of my favorite movies ever.
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