Well, on a train, I met a dame
She rather handsome, we kinda looked the same
She was pretty, from New York City
I’m walking down that old fair lane
I’m in heat, I’m in love
But I just couldn’t tell her so
I said, train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
With a “heave!”, and a ho!
But I just couldn’t tell her so, no, no, no
Well, get along, sweet little woman get along
On your way, get along, sweet little woman get along
On your way
I’m in heat, I’m in love
But I just couldn’t tell her so, no, no, no
Well, on a train, I met a dame
She rather handsome, we kinda looked the same
She was pretty, from New York City
I’m walking down that old fair lane
I’m in heat, I’m in love
But I just couldn’t tell her so
I said, train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
With a “heave!”, and a ho!
But I just couldn’t tell her so, no, no, no
Well, get along, sweet little woman get along
On your way, get along, sweet little woman get along
On your way
I’m in heat, I’m in love
But I just couldn’t tell her so, no, no, no
Well, we made a stop in Albuquerque
She must have thought I was a real cool jerk
Got off the train, and put her hands up
Looking so good I couldn’t let her go
But I just couldn’t tell her so
I said, train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
I’m in heat, I’m in love
But I just couldn’t tell her
Riding the Tracks of Desire and Mystery
“Train Kept A Rollin'” by Aerosmith captures the restless energy and romantic yearning of a chance encounter on a journey. The lyrics tell the story of a man meeting a captivating woman on a train, sparking instant attraction and curiosity. Despite their mutual interest and the excitement coursing through him, he finds himself unable to confess his feelings. The recurring motif of the rolling train mirrors the relentless momentum of emotion and longing that propels the narrative forward, underscoring the tension between desire and hesitation. The vivid descriptions and repeating refrains evoke the timeless allure of fleeting connections and the thrill of possibilities left unexplored.
Song Credits
“Train Kept A Rollin'” was written by Tiny Bradshaw, Lois Mann, and Howard Kay. Aerosmith’s iconic rendition was released in 1974 on the album Get Your Wings under Columbia Records.