Morning Train
Heartache on the Morning Train: A Tale of Love's Departure
Lyrics
What's the matter baby,
Expressing concern or inquiry about the emotional state of the person being addressed.
What's the matter now?
Repeating the inquiry, emphasizing the urgency or seriousness of the situation.
You keep on walking up and down the hall
Observing the person's restless behavior, possibly pacing back and forth in a corridor.
Didn't touch your food, didn't get no sleep at all
Noticing that the person hasn't eaten and has had a sleepless night, indicating emotional distress.
Well my love is leaving on the Morning train
Revealing that the speaker's love is departing on a morning train, implying a departure from the relationship.
And it looks like he won't be back again
Expressing doubt about the lover's return, suggesting a permanent departure or breakup.
What's the matter baby
Repeating the inquiry from lines 1-2, seeking more information about the person's emotional state.
What's the matter now?
Restating the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the need for an explanation.
Where are you going with them blood red eyes
Observing the person's physical appearance, specifically mentioning blood red eyes, indicating crying or distress.
You're all messed up , you should stay inside
Advising the person to stay indoors due to their emotional state and disheveled appearance.
Well I've gotta go now, I'll miss the Morning Train
Announcing the speaker's departure on the morning train, underlining the inevitability of leaving.
Won't you hand me my coat, cause it's pouring down rain
Requesting assistance in preparing to leave, mentioning adverse weather conditions (pouring rain).
What's the matter baby
Repeating the inquiry about the person's emotional state, maintaining concern and interest.
What's the matter now ?
Reiterating the urgency of the situation, prompting a response or clarification.
Did you glimpse one last sight of your lover man
Asking if the person caught a final glimpse of their lover before their departure on the morning train.
Tell me, did he board that Morning train?
Seeking confirmation about the lover boarding the morning train, indicating a significant event in the narrative.
Yes he's gone, he's gone, he took that train to ride
Affirming the lover's departure on the train and expressing the emotional impact on the speaker.
And all I could do was hang my head and cry
Conveying the speaker's emotional response to the lover's departure, expressing sadness through crying.
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