Hey Soul Sister
Train Lyrics

Hey
Opening greeting, likely to catch the attention of the person being addressed

Hey
Repetition of opening greeting to emphasize importance and urgency

Hey
Repetition of opening greeting to create a catchy and memorable hook for the song

Your lipstick stains
The person singing sees evidence of the other person on themselves, and feels as though they cannot forget about them

On the front lobe of my left side brains
The evidence of the other person's existence is so strong that they feel like it is a physical part of them in their brain

I knew I wouldn't forget you
The singer is confident that the other person will stay in their mind forever

And so I went and let you blow my mind
The singer let the other person influence them and change their life in a big way

Your sweet moonbeam
The singer is comparing the other person's presence to something sweet and ethereal like a moonbeam

The smell of you in every single dream I dream
The other person is so important to the singer that they even appear in their dreams

I knew when we collided
The singer remembers a moment of impact or coming together with the other person, and this was a defining moment for them

You're the one I have decided who's one of my kind
The singer has made a choice to be with this person and considers them to be unique and special among all others

Hey, soul sister
The singer is addressing the other person as a 'soul sister', someone they feel a deep and meaningful connection with

Ain't that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo?
The singer is making an offhand comment about the music playing, which contrasts with the emotion and focus of the rest of the song

The way you move ain't fair, you know
The singer is admiring the other person's grace and charisma, but also noting that it can be overwhelming and 'not fair' to others

I don't wanna miss a single thing you do
The singer is saying that they don't want to be apart from the other person, and want to witness every aspect of their life

Tonight
Emphasizes that the singer is in the moment, and wants to make the most of their time with the other person

Just in time
The singer is relieved that they found the other person when they did, and believes that things happened exactly as they were meant to

I'm so glad you have a one-track mind like me
The singer feels that they share a deep and focused connection with the other person

You gave my life direction
The other person has given the singer meaning and purpose they did not have before

A game show love connection we can't deny
The relationship between the two is so perfect and meant-to-be that it seems like a staged event, but is still genuine

I'm so obsessed
The singer is confessing an intense passion for the other person

My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
The singer's heart is beating so strongly and uncontrollably that it feels as though it will burst out of their chest

I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
The singer has complete faith and belief in the other person, and is making a cheeky reference to an iconic pop song

And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
The singer wants to continue to surprise and amaze the other person for all time

The way you can cut a rug
The singer admires the other person's dancing skills and the way they move

Watching you's the only drug I need
The singer is addicted to being around the other person, and their company is better than any substance

So gangster, I'm so thug
The singer is playfully describing themselves as cool and tough, but also highlighting that they are compatible with the other person and their style

You're the only one I'm dreaming of, you see
The singer has eyes only for the other person, and is completely devoted to them

I can be myself now finally
The singer feels comfortable and authentic around the other person, and can let down their guard

In fact there's nothing I can't be
The other person has lifted the singer up and made them feel capable of anything

I want the world to see you be with me
The singer is proud of their connection with the other person, and wants everyone to know about it

Tonight
Reiterated emphasis on the present moment and making the most of their time together