Midnight Train to Georgia
Jasmine Trias Lyrics


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LA proved too much for the man
He couldnt make it, so he's leaving a life he's come to know
He said he's going back to find what's left of his world
The world he left behind not so long ago

He's leaving on that midnight train to Georgia
Said he's going back to find a simpler place and time
I'll be with him on that midnight train to Georgia
I'd rather live in his world, than live without him in mine

He kept dreaming that some day he would be a star
But he sure found out the hard way
That dreams don't always come true
So he pawned all his hopes and even sold his old car
For a one way ticket back to the life he once knew
Oh yes he did, he said he would

He's leaving on that midnight train to Georgia
Said he's going back to find a simpler place and time
I'm gonna be with him on that midnight train to Georgia
I'd rather live in his world, than live without him in mine

World, world, it's his and her's alone
He's leaving on the midnight train to Georgia
Said he's going back to find a simpler place and time
I've got to be with him on that midnight train to Georgia
I'd rather live in his world, than live without him in mine

My love, gonna board the midnight train to Georgia (x3)

My world, his world, our world, mine and his alone (x2)

I've got to go (x5)





My world, his world, my man, his girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jasmine Trias's song Midnight Train to Georgia tell the story of a man who leaves LA, California because he couldn't make it there as a star. He is giving up his dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry and returning to his hometown to find a simpler life. The woman in the song is fully supportive of the decision and chooses to join him on his journey back to Georgia. She would rather be with him in his world, even though it means leaving behind her own.


The song explores themes of sacrifice, love, and the pursuit of happiness. The man had to give up on his dream to become a star, but in doing so, found a way to return to the world he left behind. The woman, in turn, gives up her life in LA to be by his side. The lyrics highlight the importance of relationships as a source of happiness, and speak to the idea that sometimes the life we think we want isn't the one that's right for us.


Line by Line Meaning

LA proved too much for the man
The fast-paced lifestyle and hardships of Los Angeles were too much for the man to handle.


He couldnt make it, so he's leaving a life he's come to know
Due to his struggles, he has decided to leave behind the life that he has been accustomed to in LA.


He said he's going back to find what's left of his world
He wants to go back to the place he called home in search of what's left of his old world.


The world he left behind not so long ago
Not long ago he left behind the place he once called home.


He's leaving on that midnight train to Georgia
He's taking the midnight train to Georgia to escape his current struggles and find a simpler way of life.


Said he's going back to find a simpler place and time
He's leaving in search of a more uncomplicated life.


I'll be with him on that midnight train to Georgia
She intends to leave with him and stand by his side during this difficult time.


I'd rather live in his world, than live without him in mine
She loves him so much that she would rather live in his world with him than without him in her own.


He kept dreaming that some day he would be a star
He always dreamed of becoming famous someday.


But he sure found out the hard way
However, he learned the hard way that dreams don't always come true.


That dreams don't always come true
Not all dreams can become reality.


So he pawned all his hopes and even sold his old car
To cope with his shattered dreams, he pawned all his aspirations and even sold his car to finance his return home.


For a one way ticket back to the life he once knew
He bought a one way ticket back home to the life he once knew and left behind.


Oh yes he did, he said he would
He made the difficult decision to leave and return home to start a new life.


World, world, it's his and her's alone
Their world together is only for the two of them to share.


My love, gonna board the midnight train to Georgia (x3)
Expressing her love for him and confirming their decision to leave together.


My world, his world, our world, mine and his alone (x2)
Their world together is unique and shared only between the two of them.


I've got to go (x5)
She is determined to leave with him and start a new life together.


My world, his world, my man, his girl
Their respective worlds will merge and become one as they embark on a new journey together.




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@Mustlovemusic21

Her best performance of the whole season! ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŽค

@Boygonebad

It was the best song/performance of the whole season by anyone

@stephyscustomizedgifts3032

Stunning voice and beautiful stage presence. I never watched when it was current. I like to pick a song and go back to see who sang it best. My late husband & I made up this game.

@Tiiiiiiiiiiish05

I remember Jasmine Trias being the big thing back then. Heck, my friends and I are putting flowers on our hair because of her.

@tesesclabanan7386

I think this season 2003.

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@crazyasianman07

This was her best performance & believe itโ€™s one of her signature performances she did on American Idol.

@Philipsjohnstevens11

Everytime I saw jasmine trias I'm crying coz a lots of memories and I love her

@KikzGalang

I remember watching jasmine trias with my dad :( now my dad is gone and every time I see this video I remember him so much. Actually I remember him every single day ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ™

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