Lyrics
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
Describes a girl from a small town experiencing loneliness.
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
She embarked on a journey by taking the midnight train to anywhere, seeking change or escape.
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
Introduces a city boy who was born and raised in south Detroit.
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Similar to the girl, he also took the midnight train, possibly searching for something new.
A singer in a smokey room
Depicts a singer in a venue with a smoky atmosphere.
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
Describes the environment with the smell of wine and cheap perfume.
For a smile they can share the night
Illustrates a shared moment of joy or connection in the night through a smile.
It goes on and on and on and on
Emphasizes the continuity of such moments, suggesting an ongoing experience.
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Portrays strangers waiting along the boulevard, possibly for a similar journey or connection.
Their shadows searching in the night, night
Highlights the shadows of these strangers, symbolizing their search in the darkness of the night.
Streetlights, people, living just to find emotion
References streetlights and people living to find emotion, hinting at the universal quest for meaning and connection.
Hiding, somewhere in the night
Suggests that this pursuit is hidden, adding an element of mystery or complexity.
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
Reiterates the story of the small-town girl living in a lonely world.
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Reaffirms her decision to take the midnight train, underlining her determination to seek change.
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
Reintroduces the city boy and his midnight train journey, paralleling the girl's experience.
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Echoes his desire for change or adventure through the midnight train.
A singer in a smokey room
Recalls the singer in a smoky room, connecting back to the earlier scene.
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
Describes the sensory details of the environment, reinforcing the atmosphere.
For a smile they can share the night
Highlights the shared joy through a smile, emphasizing the communal aspect of the night.
It goes on and on and on and on
Repeats the idea that these moments continue endlessly.
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Reiterates the presence of strangers waiting on the boulevard, emphasizing their anticipation.
Their shadows searching in the night, night
Emphasizes the ongoing search of these shadows in the night, reinforcing the theme of seeking.
Streetlights, people, living just to find emotion
Mentions streetlights and people living for emotion, symbolizing the enduring human pursuit of meaning.
Hiding, somewhere in the night
Restates the idea that this search is hidden, adding a layer of enigma to the narrative.
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