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I wrote the lyrics in 1986 after hearing about Len Bias overdosing. He was drafted by the Celtics and overdosed 2 days later, changed NBA history and put the Lakers back on top. I had done a one-off recording 15 years ago that totally stunk so it got shelved. JPOV did a great job and changed the lyric for the better. He did all the heavy lifting.


There’s a train rolling
All through the night
Gear up with the conductor
And catch a ride

Hit the midnight special
The midnight express
Where you can get anything
At your request

Take a ride on the
Midnight express
Leave reality behind
And RIPp with the best

Fly high all night long
And this is what you get
Tombstones for pillows
Graveyards for beds

Standing on the corner
For nickels and dimes
But you can catch a thrill
On the main line

It’s a one way ticket
Destination anywhere
But once you get on
You won’t care

Take a ride on the
Midnight express
Leave reality behind
And RIPp with the best

Fly high all night long
And this is what you get
Tombstones for pillows
Graveyards for beds

If you get on
Don’t be surprised
If you’re the only one
That gets off alive

Take a ride on the
Midnight express
Leave reality behind
And RIPp with the best

Fly high all night long
And this is what you get
Tombstones for pillows
Graveyards for beds