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Allman Brothers Band, The
Where It All Begins
All Night Train
Transcribed by ed luskey
Last night sorta got so insane,
As i went ridin′ on the all night train.
Took it down the street and around the block,
Took it downtown baby where the big boys rock.
Roll on, roll on,
Take me where i can ease my pain.
Preacher say boy now where you been?
Getting lead in my pockets,
Putting money in sin.
When the mornin' comes not a nickel to my name,
Threw it all away on the all night train.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
I woke up late yesterday afternoon,
My eyeballs feeling like two balloons.
The doctor say things ain′t never gonna change,
Till you stop riding that all night train.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
Took a little trip to keep from going insane,
Spent the rest of my life on the all night train.
All night train.




All night train.
All night train.

Overall Meaning

The Allman Brothers Band's "All Night Train" is a song about a wild and crazy night spent riding the train, trying to escape one's problems and pain through hedonistic pursuits. The lyrics suggest that the singer is seeking some kind of release from his troubles, and the train represents a temporary escape from reality. The opening line, "Last night sorta got so insane," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is all about the singer's reckless behavior and the negative consequences that come from it.


As the song progresses, we learn that the singer has spent all his money and has nothing to show for it. He wakes up with a hangover and is told by a doctor that he needs to stop his reckless ways if he wants to change his life. However, the singer remains defiant, insisting that he will continue to ride the all night train despite its negative impact on his life. Ultimately, the song paints a picture of a man caught in a cycle of self-destructive behavior, unable or unwilling to break free.


Overall, "All Night Train" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking escape through destructive behavior. Despite its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm, the song is a reminder that actions have consequences and that true happiness can only come from facing one's problems head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night sorta got so insane,
Last night was an intense experience


As i went ridin′ on the all night train.
This experience involved an all night train ride


Took it down the street and around the block,
I went on a wild ride, exploring the city


Took it downtown baby where the big boys rock.
I went to the heart of the city where the action is


Roll on, roll on,
Keep moving forward


Take me where i can ease my pain.
I need to escape my troubles and find comfort


Preacher say boy now where you been?
A religious figure questions my whereabouts


Getting lead in my pockets,
I'm filling my pockets with useless things


Putting money in sin.
I'm wasting my money on sinful things


When the mornin' comes not a nickel to my name,
I have no money left


Threw it all away on the all night train.
I wasted all my money on my reckless train ride


Ride, let the passenger ride.
Keep on moving forward, no matter the consequences


I woke up late yesterday afternoon,
I slept all day and missed my responsibilities


My eyeballs feeling like two balloons.
My eyes are strained and tired


The doctor say things ain′t never gonna change,
A professional tells me that my situation won't improve


Till you stop riding that all night train.
I need to stop my reckless behavior to improve my life


Took a little trip to keep from going insane,
I took a journey to keep myself from losing my mind


Spent the rest of my life on the all night train.
My reckless behavior eventually consumes my entire life


All night train.
Repetitive emphasis on the train ride as a symbol of my destructive behavior




Writer(s): Ramon Zenker, Gottfried Engels, Airto G. Moreira

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