Midnight Train
Escondido Lyrics
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Midnight train
Just take me to a place
Just take me to a place
Where everything will be all right
All right
Midnight train
Just take me to a place
Just take me to a place
Where everything will be all right
All right
Midnight train
Midnight train
Just take me to a place
Just take me to a place
Where everything will be all right
Where everything will be all right
Where everything will be all right
All right
Escondido's song "Midnight Train" is a powerful plea for escape and a longing for a place and time where everything will be alright. The repetition of the lyrics "Midnight train, just take me to a place, where everything will be alright" creates a hypnotic quality to the song, as if the singer is in a trance and cannot find peace until she gets on that midnight train. The train symbolizes an escape from reality, a chance to leave everything behind and start anew. It's a common fantasy for people who feel trapped in their lives, stuck in a rut, or in a situation they can't seem to change.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, depending on one's personal experiences. Some people view the "place" that the singer longs for as a physical location, somewhere she's never been before. Others might see it as a metaphorical place - a state of mind where one is at peace and everything is alright. The song's repetitive nature and minimal instrumentation add to its dream-like quality, making it feel like a lullaby that might soothe troubled souls. However, it's unclear whether the singer will actually get on that midnight train or if it's simply a wishful thought.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight train
I want to escape my current situation
Just take me to a place
I need someone or something to transport me to a new location
Where everything will be all right
I am searching for a place where my problems do not exist and where I can find peace
Midnight train
I am repeating my plea for help, hoping someone or something will hear me
Just take me to a place
My desperation is growing and I am willing to go anywhere to escape my troubles
Where everything will be all right
I am willing to take any chance to find a place where I can finally find happiness
Midnight train
I am emphasizing how urgently I need to leave my current situation
Just take me to a place
I am emphasizing my desperation for any kind of escape
Where everything will be all right
I am highlighting how important it is for me to find a place where I can find peace and happiness
Where everything will be all right
I am repeating my desire for a place where my problems do not exist and where I can find peace
Where everything will be all right
I am emphasizing the importance of finding a place where I can finally be happy
All right
I hope that this escape will bring me the happiness and peace that I am searching for
Writer(s): Geertsma Tyler James, Maros Jessica Camille
Contributed by Evan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.