Night Train
Guns & Roses Lyrics

Loaded like a freight train
The singer feels heavily influenced and energized, like a freight train.

Flyin' like an aeroplane
The singer feels like they're moving very quickly and freely, like an airplane in the sky.

Feelin' like a space brain
The singer feels disconnected from reality, like they're in outer space.

One more time tonight, lookout
The artist is anticipating another exciting experience to come.

Well I'm a west coast struttin'
The artist is confidently walking around, feeling powerful and in control.

One bad mother
The singer sees themselves as a tough, cool and formidable character.

Got a rattlesnake suitcase
The singer is carrying something dangerous with them, like a snake in a suitcase.

Under my arm
The artist is holding this dangerous item close to them.

Said I'm a mean machine
The artist is feeling tough and strong, like a well-oiled machine.

Been drinkin' gasoline
The artist is feeling invigorated, like they've been fuelled up with gasoline.

An' honey you can make my motor hum
The singer is flirting and suggesting that their current state of feeling energized and excited would be heightened by being with this person.

Well, I got one chance left
The artist feels like they are running out of time and opportunity.

In a nine life cat
The singer references the idea of having 9 lives like a cat, suggesting that they have lived dangerously and now hold less chances.

I got a dog eat dog sly smile
The singer's smile is sly and cunning, suggesting that they are in for a rough competition.

I got a Molotov cocktail with a match to go
The singer is carrying a dangerous weapon and is ready to use it.

I smoke my cigarette with style
The artist smokes in a stylish manner, possibly reflecting their cool exterior.

An' I can tell you honey
The artist is addressing their lover's need or want.

You can make my money tonight
The singer is willing to offer their lover the chance to make some money with them tonight.

Wake up late, honey put on your clothes
The singer is requesting that their lover get ready to go out with them.

Take your credit card to the liquor store
The artist is requesting that their lover bring their credit card so that they can purchase drinks.

Well, that's one for you and two for me by tonight
The artist is suggesting that their lover should buy one drink for themselves, whilst they will have two.

Nightrain
The artist is referring to the intoxicated state they are in, using the metaphor of riding on the 'night train'.

Bottoms up
The singer is encouraging their lover to finish their drink.

Fill my cup
The artist is requesting that their lover refill their drink.

Ready to crash and burn
The singer is anticipating the negative consequences of their actions, but is willingly accepting them.

I never learn
The singer acknowledges that they repeatedly make this mistake of indulging in alcohol and excitement, but still cannot resist.

Love that stuff
The singer is indicating that they love being in this intoxicated state.

Ridin' the nightrain
The artist is enjoying the ride of being in this drunken state.

Never to return
The artist is suggesting that they will continue to engage in this lifestyle and never look back.