Night Train
James Brown The Famous Flames Lyrics


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Heeeeeyow
Think about the sacrifices that I made for you.
Think about the good things I done for you.
Now think of all the bad things I tried not to do baby baby.
Think of all the wrong things you did to me too. come on
Think about the good things baby.
Think about the wrong things maybe.
Think baby about the right things.
Think about the outta sight things.
Lady before you leave me realize im the one who loves you.
How much of all your happiness can I really claim.
How many tears have you shed for which I was to blame.
I I I don't remember what they brought.
I tried so hard to please you , at least that's what I thought. come on.
Think about the good things baby.
Think about the wrong things maybe.
Think about the the things I wouldn't do.
Think what I done for you.
Lady before you leave me realize I'm the one who loves you. heeeeeey!
Think of all the sacrifices I made for you.
Think of all the good things wooo hoooo
Think of all the bad things I tried not to do.
When you get tired of me think about the good things done for you.
Come on reeee!
Think babe about the good things.
Think just sit on down and.
Think just sit on down and.
Think just sit on down.
Think think think heey heeeeeey.
Think just think on baby.
Think if you getting tired.
Think sit on down.
Think sit ahhhh.
Think heeyy think heyyyy
Think baby think yeah.
Think about the sacrifices I made for you.
Think about the hard times I spent with you.
Now think about the good things now think about the good things.
Come on now.
Think think baby.
Think and don't you forget to.
Think hey heyy. never never never make me fret.
Think think think.
Think heyy heeey
Think and don't you forget.
Think how much of your happiness.




Think can I really claim.
Think

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Brown & His Famous Flames’ song Night Train, speak of a man pleading with his lover to think about the sacrifices he has made for her, the good things he has done, and the wrong things he has tried not to do. He urges her to think about the wrong things she has done to him as well. The man then asks his lover to consider how much of her happiness he can really claim and how many tears she has shed because of him. He expresses uncertainty when he says, “I don't remember what they brought. I tried so hard to please you, at least that's what I thought.”


The chorus of the song repeats the main message of the song, urging the lady to think about the good things, the wrong things, the things he wouldn’t do and what he has done for her before she decides to leave him, to realize that he is the one who loves her. The lyrics have a pleading tone to them, with the repetition of “think” emphasizing the central message of the song. The lyrics show the man’s desperation to keep his lover from leaving him, hoping that she will remember the good things that he has done and forgive him for the wrongs he has committed.


Line by Line Meaning

Heeeeeyow
Introducing the song, inviting the listener to pay attention.


Think about the sacrifices that I made for you.
Consider the things I gave up for you, the ways I put you first.


Think about the good things I done for you.
Reflect on the positive experiences and benefits I provided for you.


Now think of all the bad things I tried not to do baby baby.
Acknowledge that I made an effort to avoid hurting you, despite any negative actions or thoughts I may have had.


Think of all the wrong things you did to me too. come on
Admit any wrongdoing or harm you may have caused me in this relationship.


Think about the good things baby.
Remember the good times we shared together.


Think about the wrong things maybe.
Consider any negative aspects or mistakes we made in our relationship.


Think baby about the right things.
Focus on the positive, constructive, and loving things we can do for each other.


Think about the outta sight things.
Remember the extraordinary, amazing, and dazzling moments we experienced.


Lady before you leave me realize im the one who loves you.
Before you walk away from me, understand that I am the one who cares for you deeply and selflessly.


How much of all your happiness can I really claim.
To what extent can I take credit for your joy and positivity in life?


How many tears have you shed for which I was to blame.
How many times have I hurt you to the point of tears and sadness?


I I I don't remember what they brought.
I don't recall what caused our problems or what made us happy anymore.


I tried so hard to please you , at least that's what I thought. come on.
I made an effort to make you happy, even if it didn't always work out and I may have misunderstood your needs and desires.


Think about the the things I wouldn't do.
Consider the actions I refrained from taking, even if they may have been tempting or easy to do.


Think what I done for you.
Remember the ways I helped you and cared for you, even if they may not have been perfect or flawless.


When you get tired of me think about the good things done for you.
If you ever feel fed up or exhausted with our relationship, remember the kind and loving things I did for you.


Come on reeee!
Encouraging the listener to keep reflecting and thinking carefully about our relationship.


Think babe about the good things.
Once again, inviting the listener to remember the positive experiences and moments we shared.


Think just sit on down and.
Take a moment to sit down and really contemplate our relationship and its opportunities and challenges.


Think think think heey heeeeeey.
Emphasizing the importance of careful, intentional reflection and consideration.


Think just think on baby.
Yet another invitation to keep thinking deeply and constructively about our relationship.


Think if you getting tired.
If you are starting to feel burned out or frustrated with our relationship, consider what we can do differently or better.


Think sit on down.
Take a seat and really focus on our relationship and its dynamics.


Think sit ahhhh.
Relax and let your mind wander a bit as you reflect and consider our relationship.


Think heeyy think heyyyy
Once again, emphasizing the importance and value of intentional reflection and consideration in our relationship.


Think baby think yeah.
Inviting the listener to keep considering and evaluating our relationship and its potential for growth and improvement.


Think about the sacrifices I made for you.
Repeating the importance of considering the ways I put you first and made sacrifices for our relationship.


Think about the hard times I spent with you.
Reminding the listener that I was there for them even during the most difficult and challenging moments of our relationship.


Now think about the good things now think about the good things.
Once again, emphasizing the value of positive reflection and consideration for our relationship.


Come on now.
Encouraging the listener to act on their thoughts and feelings about our relationship.


Think think baby.
Another reminder to reflect and consider our relationship and how to move forward constructively.


Think and don't you forget to.
A final push to keep focused and intentional with regards to our relationship.


Think hey heyy. never never never make me fret.
An appeal to the listener to take responsibility for their actions and decisions in our relationship and not cause me undue stress or concern.


Think think think.
A final emphasis on the value and importance of thoughtful reflection and consideration for our relationship.


Think heyy heeey.
A repeating of the refrain to emphasize the message of the song.


Think and don't you forget.
A final reminder to stay focused and intentional in our relationship and its growth and improvement.


Think how much of your happiness.
Reminding the listener that their happiness is important and worthy of consideration in our relationship.


Think can I really claim.
Questioning my role and responsibility in their happiness and how much credit I can take for it.




Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: BOBBY BYRD, JAMES BROWN, LLOYD EUGENE STALLWORTH

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