All Night Passion
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Allman Brothers Band, The
Where It All Begins
All Night Train
Transcribed by ed luskey
Last night sorta got so insane,
As i went ridin' on the all night train.
Took it down the street and around the block,
Took it downtown baby where the big boys rock.
Roll on, roll on,
Take me where i can ease my pain.
Preacher say boy now where you been?
Getting lead in my pockets,
Putting money in sin.
When the mornin' comes not a nickel to my name,
Threw it all away on the all night train.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
I woke up late yesterday afternoon,
My eyeballs feeling like two balloons.
The doctor say things ain't never gonna change,
Till you stop riding that all night train.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
Ride, let the passenger ride.
Took a little trip to keep from going insane,
Spent the rest of my life on the all night train.
All night train.




All night train.
All night train.

Overall Meaning

The All Night Train by The Allman Brothers Band is a song about a wild and crazy night spent riding the train, which led to a painful morning and regretful feelings. The lyrics paint a picture of a reckless adventure that the singer embarked on, resulting in a financial loss and a physical toll on their body. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, almost as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are enjoying the ride, despite the consequences.


The first verse describes the train ride, and how it took the singer through various parts of the city, eventually leading them to a place where they could let loose and have fun. The second verse reveals the aftermath of the night, with the singer waking up feeling sick and visiting a doctor, who tells them that they need to stop riding the all night train if they want to improve their health.


Overall, the song speaks to the idea that sometimes we can get caught up in our desires and forget about the consequences that come along with them. The all night train represents a metaphor for indulgence, and the lyrics suggest that it can be a destructive force on one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night sorta got so insane,
The previous night was incredibly wild and chaotic.


As i went ridin' on the all night train.
I was riding on a train that ran all night long.


Took it down the street and around the block,
I traveled on the train through the local area and back again.


Took it downtown baby where the big boys rock.
I went to the city center where there were big events and parties going on.


Roll on, roll on,
The train kept moving forward with its journey.


Take me where i can ease my pain.
I wanted to go somewhere to forget about my problems.


Preacher say boy now where you been?
A religious leader asked me about my recent activities.


Getting lead in my pockets,
I was carrying heavy burdens, possibly referring to a sinful lifestyle.


Putting money in sin.
I was investing my money in sinful activities.


When the mornin' comes not a nickel to my name,
By morning, I had spent all my money and had nothing left.


Threw it all away on the all night train.
I wasted all my money on the train ride.


Ride, let the passenger ride.
Encouraging the passenger to stay on the train to continue their journey.


I woke up late yesterday afternoon,
The singer woke up very late in the day after their wild night.


My eyeballs feeling like two balloons.
Their eyes were puffy and swollen, possibly from lack of sleep or drug use.


The doctor say things ain't never gonna change,
A medical professional tells the singer that things will not improve unless they change their behavior.


Till you stop riding that all night train.
The artist must stop riding the all night train to make positive changes in their life.


Took a little trip to keep from going insane,
The journey on the all night train was taken to maintain sanity.


Spent the rest of my life on the all night train.
The singer continued to ride the train for the remainder of their life.


All night train.
Reiteration of the train ride taken throughout the song.




Writer(s): Rick Tarbox Copyright: Tarbo Publishing

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Angelo West

Underrated song from a great album

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Radoslav Dzurikanin

This is music. I'm missing old times.🎶🎧👏

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RAD020

Omg omg omg I used to fitness to this in my room when I was 17/18. Wow 22 years later I listen to it again, its almost making me cry...time flies so fast I feel so nostalgic!

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ALEX PEREIRA

Uma das melhores desse cd

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Jose Lopez

Amo esta cancion

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