Night Train
Winwood Steve Lyrics
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Train shining black, I won't look back, life is running
Hoping someday someone will say, I got it made
Pull up the shade, let the sun in
Down on the night train, I feel the starlight steal away
Use up a lifetime looking for the break of day
And towns without names all look the same, I hear crying
Paris to Spain, countries in pain
Caught up in flight, feel the sight, Europe dying
Down on the night train, I feel the starlight steal away
Use up a lifetime looking for the break of day
Rolling on, hear the wheels singing, fever keeps coming on so strong
My ticket paid, trying to fade
I hope I get there, not just somewhere I was leaving
Out in the dark all the wolves bark
And I close my arms, try to keep warm by believing
Down on the night train, I feel the starlight steal away
Use up a lifetime looking for the break of day
Hard rain holdin' on, cold wheels movin' on
Everybody, they're so alone down on the night train
Hard rain holdin' on, cold wheels movin' on
Everybody, they're so alone down on the night train
Night train
Night train, whoa
Hard rain holdin' on, cold wheels movin' on
Everybody, they're so alone down on the night train
Hard rain holdin' on, cold wheels movin' on
Everybody, whoa whoa, so alone down on the night train
Night train
Night train, whoa, night train
The song "Night Train" by Steve Winwood is about a journey that the singer takes on a train through Europe. Throughout the song, he describes the sights and sounds he experiences on the train, as well as his own thoughts and feelings. The song opens with the singer describing the train's appearance, saying that it is "burning with light" and "shining black." He then goes on to say that he won't look back, as life keeps moving forward.
As the train continues on its journey, the singer observes the various towns and landscapes he passes through. He notes that the border patrol is looking through him and that many of the towns he sees all look the same. He also acknowledges the pain and suffering that many European countries are experiencing. Despite these observations, the singer retains hope for the future, saying that he is "looking for the break of day" and hoping that he will someday "get it made."
Throughout the song, the repetitive refrain of "down on the night train" emphasizes the feeling of being isolated and alone. The singer's journey on the train represents his own personal struggles and search for meaning. Despite the difficulties he faces, he keeps moving forward, hoping to find his place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the night burning with light
Emerging from the darkness, with a burning glow.
Train shining black, I won't look back, life is running
A train, with a sleek black design, moving so fast, I won't look back as life flies by.
Hoping someday someone will say, I got it made
Wishing for success and validation from others.
Pull up the shade, let the sun in
Letting light and positivity into one's life.
Down on the night train, I feel the starlight steal away
Traveling on a train at night, with the light of the stars fading away.
Use up a lifetime looking for the break of day
Spending a lifetime searching for something to give hope and light to one's life.
Border patrol looking through me
Feeling invisible and unrecognized.
And towns without names all look the same, I hear crying
Visiting places that are so similar and anonymous that it's easy to overlook the suffering and sadness of the people who live there.
Paris to Spain, countries in pain
Traveling throughout Europe and realizing that many countries are facing difficult times.
Caught up in flight, feel the sight, Europe dying
Being caught up in the chaos and desperation of a dying Europe.
Rolling on, hear the wheels singing, fever keeps coming on so strong
Continuing on a journey, with the constant humming of the train and the unrelenting passion for life.
My ticket paid, trying to fade
Having done everything that can be done, just waiting for the end.
I hope I get there, not just somewhere I was leaving
Hoping for a journey that leads to something better, rather than just running away from something.
Out in the dark all the wolves bark
Being surrounded by danger and chaos.
And I close my arms, try to keep warm by believing
Trying to stay optimistic and believing in a brighter future.
Hard rain holdin' on, cold wheels movin' on
Enduring the harshness of life, while continuing on a journey.
Everybody, they're so alone down on the night train
Despite being surrounded by others, feeling alone and separate.
Night train
The experience of traveling on a train at night, with all of its ominous and captivating elements.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY CURRIE, RUSTY EGAN, STEVE STRANGE, DAVID TOMLINSON, MIDGE URE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alfal-phabits8533
Steve Winwood is phenomenal! Who's with me?
@normadesmond9659
Played every instrument in it. One man show. I'm with you.
@tommyborgia3590
Rollo St. James I'm totally with you .What a great jam.
@simonvanderhoorn3491
Sold!
@TacoVeldstraGrutte
How good can it be....!
@shimmerymermaid2649
Not only was I not aware of this song, I didn't know that Steve Winwood played any instruments, much less, that he is a multi-instrumentalist.
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Here's some more stuff you probably didn't know, about Steve Winwood:
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@richardballard7055
He might be the most underrated rock star of all time.
@TheHexeract
Steve Winwood decided when the 80's should start
@gerardverkley7338
This song is written for eternity, in fact it is not supposed to ever end.
@alfredrutz7830
Gerald,
Right you are -
Like a true night train!