Night Train to Memphis
Dean Martin Lyrics


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Take that night train to Memphis
Take that night train to Memphis
When you arrive at the station
I'll be right there to meet you
I'll be right there to greet you
So don't turn down my invitation
Hallelujah, hallelujah
I'll be shouting hallelujah all the day
Oh we'll have a jubilee down in Memphis Tennessee
And I'll shout hallelujah all the day
Take that night train to Memphis take that night train to Memphis
When you arrive at the station
I'll be right there to meet you
I'll be right there to greet you
So don't turn down my invitation
Hallelujah, hallelujah
I'll be shouting hallelujah all the day




Oh we'll have a jubilee down in Memphis Tennessee
And I'll shout hallelujah all the day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dean Martin's song Night Train to Memphis depict a joyful invitation to a loved one to take a train to the city of Memphis where the singer will be eagerly awaiting their arrival. The repetition of the phrase "take that night train to Memphis" creates a sense of urgency and excitement. The singer expresses their enthusiasm to welcome their lover with open arms, emphasizing their eagerness to meet and greet them "right there at the station."


The chorus of the song further emphasizes the jubilant atmosphere that the singer plans to create upon their lover's arrival, as they shout "hallelujah" and declare that they will continue to do so all day long. The lyrics suggest that the two lovers will have a joyous time together, marked by a celebration or jubilee, in Memphis, Tennessee.


Overall, the lyrics to Night Train to Memphis convey a sense of excitement, anticipation, and love, as the singer expresses their desire to welcome their lover to Memphis with open arms and create an unforgettable celebration together.


Line by Line Meaning

Take that night train to Memphis
Get on the train to Memphis at night


When you arrive at the station
Upon your arrival at the station


I'll be right there to meet you
I will be present to welcome and greet you


I'll be right there to greet you
I will be there to receive and acknowledge your arrival


So don't turn down my invitation
Do not decline my offer to meet you


Hallelujah, hallelujah
I am filled with joy and excitement


I'll be shouting hallelujah all the day
I will express my joy and enthusiasm all day long


Oh we'll have a jubilee down in Memphis Tennessee
We will experience a time of celebration and rejoicing in Memphis, Tennessee


And I'll shout hallelujah all the day
I will continue to express my joy and enthusiasm throughout the celebration


Take that night train to Memphis take that night train to Memphis
Once again, get on the train to Memphis at night




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Owen Bradley, Marvin Hughes, Beasley Smith

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