Last Train to London
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It was 9-29, 9-29 back street big city.
The sun was going down, there was music all around
It felt so right.

It was one of those nights, one of those nights when
you feel the world stop turnin', you were standing
There, there was music in the air. I should have been
Away, but I knew I'd have to stay.

Last train to London, just headin' out,
Last train to London, just leavin' town.
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you,
Let the music play on down the line tonight.

It was one of those nights, one of those nights when
you feel the fire is burnin', everybody was there,
everybody to share
It felt so right.

There you were on your own, lookin' like you were
The only one around, I had to be with you,
nothin' else that I could do,
I should have been away, but I knew I'd have to stay.

Last train to London, just headin' out,
Last train to London, just leavin' town.
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you.
Let the music play on down the line tonight.

Underneath a starry sky, time was still but hours
Must really have rushed by, I didn't realize,
But love was in your eyes, I really should have
Gone, but love went on and on...

Last train to London, just headin' out,
Last train to London, just leavin' town.
But I really want tonight to last forever




I really wanna be with you.
Let the music play on down the line tonight.

Overall Meaning

Emme's song "Last Train to London" tells a story of a romantic encounter that takes place in a big city as the night falls. The singer describes the scene around them, with music playing and the sun setting, making it a perfect moment. The singer feels the world stop turning and feels like they should have been away from there, but instead, they decide to stay, drawn in by the music and the atmosphere.


As the night goes on, the singer meets someone who catches their eye. Despite feeling like they should have been elsewhere, they are drawn to this person and end up spending the night with them. They share a magical moment together underneath a starry sky, and time seems to fly by. There is a sense of regret at having to leave, wanting the night to last forever, but ultimately, they must catch the last train to London.


The lyrics capture the excitement and magic of meeting someone unexpectedly and experiencing a special moment together. The mention of music throughout the song highlights the power of music in bringing people together and creating memories that last a lifetime.


Line by Line Meaning

It was 9-29, 9-29 back street big city.
It was late into the night and the scene of the story is a back street in a large city.


The sun was going down, there was music all around It felt so right.
As night falls, music is everywhere, making the atmosphere so perfect and right for the occasion.


It was one of those nights, one of those nights when you feel the world stop turnin', you were standing There, there was music in the air. I should have been Away, but I knew I'd have to stay.
It was a special night where it seems like time has stopped while the music guided every move. The singer probably had other plans, but decided to stay.


Last train to London, just headin' out, Last train to London, just leavin' town. But I really want tonight to last forever I really wanna be with you, Let the music play on down the line tonight.
The last train to London is about to leave, but the singer doesn't want the night or the company to end. They want to continue enjoying the music and being with the person they're with for as long as possible.


It was one of those nights, one of those nights when you feel the fire is burnin', everybody was there, everybody to share It felt so right.
The night had a special energy, creating a burning passion within everyone while they connected and shared in the experience together.


There you were on your own, lookin' like you were The only one around, I had to be with you, nothin' else that I could do, I should have been away, but I knew I'd have to stay.
The singer felt a strong pull towards the person they were with, as if they were the only one around. They couldn't resist the urge to be with them for any other reason.


Underneath a starry sky, time was still but hours Must really have rushed by, I didn't realize, But love was in your eyes, I really should have Gone, but love went on and on...
Time seemed to stop while they were under the stars, only realizing later that time has flown by. Despite realizing they should have left already, love kept going, making it harder to end the night.


Last train to London, just headin' out, Last train to London, just leavin' town. But I really want tonight to last forever I really wanna be with you. Let the music play on down the line tonight.
The last train is leaving, but the singer still wants to stay with their love interest, continuing to enjoy the music and their company for as long as possible.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE

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