Night Train to Memphis
Jubilant Journey: Night Train to Embrace Love and Hallelujahs
Lyrics
Take that night train to Memphis take that night train to Memphis
Expressing the urgency to take a night train to Memphis.
You know how I'm longing to see you
Conveying a strong desire and anticipation to see someone.
Leave that 3-50-7 and arive at eleven then I'll be shoutin' hallelujah
Referring to a specific train time (3:50-7) and arrival time (eleven) with excitement.
Hallelujah hallelujah I'll be shoutin' hallelujah all the day
Expressing joy and exuberance, shouting "hallelujah" throughout the day.
Oh we'll have a jubilee down in Memphis Tennessee
Anticipating a joyful celebration (jubilee) in Memphis, Tennessee.
And we'll shout hallelujah all the day
Continuing the expression of joy and shouting "hallelujah" all day during the celebration.
Take that night train to Memphis take that night train to Memphis
Reiterating the urgency to take the night train to Memphis.
And when you arrive at the station
Expecting to be present at the station upon the arrival of the train.
I'll be right there to meet you I'll be right there to greed you
Expressing eagerness to meet and greet the person arriving on the night train.
So don't turn down my invitation
Urging the person not to decline the invitation to meet.
Hallelujah hallelujah
Repeating the joyful exclamation of "hallelujah."
Take that night train to Memphis take that night train to Memphis
Reiterating the urgency to take the night train to Memphis for emphasis.
Tell that engineer to pull a trottle open
Instructing the train engineer to accelerate, emphasizing the desire to reach Memphis quickly.
Keep that engine stack a smokin' I'm not kiddin' I'm not jokin'
Describing the desire for the train engine to produce smoke, indicating impatience and enthusiasm.
And I'll soon be with my girl I'm hopin'
Expressing hope to be with a significant other soon after arriving in Memphis.
Hallelujah hallelujah
Repeating the joyful exclamation of "hallelujah" to emphasize the excitement.
Shoutin' hallelujah all the day
Continuing the theme of expressing joy and shouting "hallelujah" throughout the day.
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