Train, Train
Journey of Heartbreak: Dolly's Train to Memphis
Lyrics
Train, train
Expressing the focus on a train.
Gonna take him on out of this town
Desire to leave the current town using a train.
Train, train
Reiteration of the intent to leave via a train.
Gonna take him on out of this town
Repeating the determination to depart on a train.
Yeah, that man I'm in love with
Referring to a man she loves.
Lord, he's Memphis bound
Indicating that he is heading to Memphis.
He's leavin' here
Expressing his departure like a worn-out coat, possibly portraying a sense of weariness or nonchalance.
Like a raggedy old coat
Describing the man's departure as leaving her like a tattered coat.
Oh, he's leavin' me
Acknowledging that he is leaving her.
That no good so-and-so
Referring to the man in a somewhat derogatory manner.
Yeah, that man I'm in love with
Repeating her love for the departing man.
Lord, he wants to go
Expressing the man's desire to leave.
Let him go
Encouraging him to go.
Good-bye, good-bye
Bidding farewell to the departing man.
I'll find myself another man
Expressing the intent to find another romantic partner.
Good-bye, good-bye
Reiterating the intention to move on romantically.
I'll find myself another man
Expressing the determination to find a new man.
You take that night train to Memphis
Suggesting the man should take a night train to Memphis.
Me, I'll make new plans
Expressing her commitment to making new plans for herself.
Take that night train to Memphis
Reiterating the suggestion to take a night train to Memphis.
Oh leave while you can
Encouraging the man to leave while he still can.
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