Lyrics
They smile at me, laugh and they talk
People around me express joy through smiles, laughter, and conversation.
The words are loud and old
The spoken words are loud and carry a sense of age or familiarity.
And will be soon forgotten memories
These words will soon become forgotten memories.
Rolling again on that old lonesome train tonight
The narrator anticipates reliving past experiences on an old, solitary train tonight.
No raindrop, no hail and no storm
No rain, hail, or storm disrupts the atmosphere.
No cloud is hiding the sky
The sky is clear without any clouds.
Still the moonlight seems pale to me
Despite the clear sky, the moonlight seems dim or lacking intensity.
Rolling again on that old lonesome train tonight
The narrator continues the journey on the old, lonely train tonight.
Reaching out for the tales in the back of my mind
The narrator is introspective, seeking memories buried deep in their mind.
Reaching out for that old lonesome train tonight
Reaching out for the old, solitary train again, indicating a recurring theme.
Sleep tight, may your blanket be warm
Wishing for a peaceful sleep, warmth, and comfort.
The moon right over my head
The moon is directly above, shared by both narrator and someone else.
Is the same that shines upon you now
The same moonlight illuminates both the narrator and another person.
Showing the way on that old lonesome train tonight
The moonlight guides the way on the old, lonely train tonight.
Reaching out for the tales in the back of my mind
The narrator again reaches for memories hidden in the depths of their mind.
Reaching out for the words and every name I can find
The narrator seeks not only memories but also words and names.
Seeing all fade away into the oceans of time
Observing everything fade away into the vastness of time, like oceans swallowing tales.
While I'm stuck on that old lonesome train...
The narrator remains stuck on the old, lonely train tonight.
Tonight
Reiteration of the solitude on the train, emphasizing the present night.
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