Lyrics
On a lonesome evening, when rain turns pavement black
Reflects a melancholic atmosphere during a rainy evening, emphasizing the feeling of solitude.
I put you on a train, I'd never see you back again....
Expresses the permanent departure of someone by train, signaling a final goodbye.
'cause you were leaving, I couldn't fathom why
Describes confusion and inability to understand the reason for the departure.
and the moon was a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic sky
Metaphorically compares the moon to a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic, symbolizing a bittersweet or contradictory feeling about the departure.
gin and tonic sky
Reiterates the imagery of a bittersweet sky resembling a gin and tonic, emphasizing the conflicting emotions.
well I put you on a train, you should have heard the engine's laughter
Highlights the sound of the departing train, almost mocking the situation.
sayin', "I'm takin' hey away and don't come running after."
Indicates the train's assurance of taking the person away, forbidding any pursuit or chase.
you gave me one last cold kiss, colder than steel
Depicts a final kiss that lacks warmth and emotion, signifying the coldness of departure.
this would be the last time
Acknowledges the finality of the moment, implying that it's the last encounter.
and my tears were like vinegar burning in my eyes
Compares tears to vinegar, emphasizing the intense pain and discomfort of the situation.
burning in my eyes
Reiterates the pain and discomfort caused by the departure.
'cause you were leaving, I couldn't fathom why
Repeats the confusion and inability to comprehend the reason for the departure.
and the moon was a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic sky
Recalls the bittersweet feeling represented by the moon as a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic sky.
gin and tonic sky
Re-emphasizes the conflicting emotions associated with the departure.
Please swear you won't take her from me now
Begs for a promise not to take away someone else.
And I always said train stations gave me a lonesome feeling
Expresses a personal feeling of loneliness associated with train stations, perceiving them as places of loss.
'cause from someone somewhere they were stealing, stealing
Views train stations as locations where something or someone is always being taken away.
na na na na na, na na
Represents a melodic refrain.
and to hear the train's arms a violently pumping
Describes the sound of the train in a vivid and forceful manner.
and a little ruby heart inside me a thumping,
Portrays an intense emotional reaction internally, felt physically as a pounding heart.
I was my own man now, a soldier on a battlefield,
Metaphorically compares oneself to a soldier facing a difficult situation, emphasizing individual strength.
A grains of sand on a gold dust beach
Depicts a sense of insignificance or being just one among many, despite unique qualities.
A one man band with an empty open hand,
Highlights a feeling of performing alone without support or companionship.
A one man band with an empty open hand
Repeats the notion of performing alone and empty-handed.
'cause you were leaving, I couldn't fathom why
Restates the confusion and inability to understand the departure.
and the moon was a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic sky
Recalls the bittersweet feeling represented by the moon as a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic sky.
gin and tonic sky
Re-emphasizes the conflicting emotions associated with the departure.
'cause you were leaving, I couldn't fathom why
Repeats the confusion and inability to comprehend the reason for the departure.
and the moon was a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic sky
Recalls the bittersweet feeling represented by the moon as a slice of lemon in a gin and tonic sky.
gin and tonic sky
Re-emphasizes the conflicting emotions associated with the departure.
Gin and tonic sky, gin and tonic sky,
Reiterates the repeated imagery of the gin and tonic sky.
Gin and tonic sky, gin and tonic sky
Repeats the emphasis on the bittersweet sky, underscoring the emotional conflict.
Sky oh! gin and tonic sky
Concludes with the repetition of the bittersweet sky imagery, leaving the listener with a lasting impression.
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