Train Train
Blackfoot Lyrics
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Well, train, train, take me on out of this town
Train, train, Lord, take me on out of this town
Well, that woman I'm in love with, Lord, she's Memphis bound
Well, leavin' here, I'm just a raggedy hobo
Lord, I'm leaving here, I'm just a raggedy hobo
Well, goodbye pretty mama, get yourself a money man
Goodbye, pretty mama, Lord, get yourself a money man
You take that midnight train to Memphis
Lord, leave if you can
Oh, take that midnight train to Memphis
Lord, leave if you can
Oh, take that train, baby
The song Train Train by Blackfoot is a classic rock song that speaks about a man who wants to leave town and head out on a train. He sings about being in love with a woman who is leaving on a train to Memphis, and he wants to leave town and head out on a train as well. The man is painted as a raggedy hobo, who seems to have nothing except his love for this woman. He urges her to leave him and take the midnight train to Memphis, but he also begs the train to take him away from the town and his current situation.
The lyrics of the song weave a story about a man who's in love with a woman who's leaving, but he is just a raggedy hobo without anything to offer her. He understands that she's leaving for something better and urges her to find a wealthy man. The lyrics depict the struggle of a man who is not good enough for his lover and the frustration of him being left behind. The train serves as a metaphorical vehicle for escape from the unsatisfactory situation. The song is driven by the train's rhythm and the singer's energy, making it a classic rock song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, here it comes
The train is approaching
Well, train, train, take me on out of this town
I want to leave this town on the train
Train, train, Lord, take me on out of this town
I am asking the Lord to help me leave town on the train
Well, that woman I'm in love with, Lord, she's Memphis bound
The woman I love is going to Memphis on the train
Well, leavin' here, I'm just a raggedy hobo
I am leaving town as a poor and homeless person
Lord, I'm leaving here, I'm just a raggedy hobo
I ask the Lord for guidance as I leave town without any possessions
Well, that woman I'm in love with, Lord, she's got to go
The woman I love needs to leave and I can't stop her
Well, goodbye pretty mama, get yourself a money man
Goodbye, my love. Find a wealthy man to support you
Goodbye, pretty mama, Lord, get yourself a money man
I ask the Lord to let my love find happiness with someone rich
You take that midnight train to Memphis
You should leave on the train to Memphis at midnight
Lord, leave me if you can
If you want to, you can leave me behind
Oh, take that midnight train to Memphis
I suggest you take the midnight train to Memphis
Oh, take that train, baby
Please take the train to Memphis
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Shorty Medlocke
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@cs-7
Let me explain why this song is a hit.
1. It is guitar driven, so the guitars are crunchy. The volume on the amp is up so much that there's natural distortion instead of using a pedal or a JCM-800, which has a knob dedicated to gain.
2. He's using a slide on the guitar, so that pronounces the solo much more than it does without a slide.
3. The guy playing the harmonica emulates a sound of a train whistle, which adds to the mood of the song.
4. It's somewhat upbeat, and it swings. The drums have this groove and fits the main riff. You can dance to the beat. It's fun and keeps the song rolling.
You can send me any other southern rock song by another southern rock band, and it won't compare to this song right here. I like Skynyrd. Gimme Three Steps is my favorite song by them. But their songs aren't hillbilly. This song was adapted from Shorty Medlocke, and he played it on banjo. It was slower, but it felt over the hill, and hillbilly. Skynyrd is more radio friendly. I have heard this song on the radio. Only once though. What I'm trying to say, is I'll never get bored of this song. It fucking rocks and it's embedded in blues and hillbilly. This song is a banger.
@wecandobetter9821
It’s absolutely amazing how many great bands we had growing up in the 60-70s. Us old geezers we’re lucky ducks 🦆😂🥵✌️
@smallchange5946
I would give anyhing to go back to the 60s and 70s and, I would never want to leave.
@smallchange5946
@ted ritola In the absolute best ways possible and we sure do know that now don't we? I sure do treasure those memories from the 60s and 70s. If afforded the chance to go back; I would never leave.
@tandemaxle1831
You are so right. I grew up in a rural area just West of Fort Worth TX in the 70's and early 80's. There was a local 3 piece Southern Rock band out there named Blackhorse that was fantastic. The played a lot of the bars around the Fort Worth/Dallas area and got close to making it but never did. I met them and followed them around wherever they played. It may be the best Southern Rock band you've Never heard. I've attached a link if you're interested. Let me know what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZiX1DbY-w
@tandemaxle1831
@@stevecontini5386 Yea I loved Trapeze but I wouldn't really call them a Southern Rock band. My favorite song of theirs was Star Breaker. They were from England if I remember right and more of a hard rock band with some of their songs showing a hint of the 60's psychedelic sound. You are right, they were a great band.
@rreynolds362
Disturbing the priest
@deborahsnell8453
Love Blackfoot!! I’m 67 years old and this song never gets old!! Takes me to a good place in time!!! Makes you have a good time!!!
@MsHalo2012
62 and rock'n with you sista
@MrRick-md7wm
yup, im 67, brings back good ol memories 🎶🎵
@George19712
I am 67 ( me in 1953 ) too. We were born at a great time for music.