LeoGlossary: Guns N' Roses - Nightrain (Song)

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"Nightrain" is a [song](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-song) by American hard rock [band](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-band-music) [Guns N' Roses](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-guns-n-roses). It was released on their 1987 [debut](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-debut) [album](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-album-music), Appetite for Destruction. The song is a tribute to an infamous brand of cheap Californian fortified wine, Night Train Express, which was extremely popular with the band during their early days because of its low price and high alcohol content. **Musical Composition:**

Fast tempo: The song has a fast tempo that sets the stage for its hard-hitting sound.
Hard-hitting guitar riffs: Slash's guitar riffs are one of the song's most memorable features. They are fast, aggressive, and full of energy.
Axl Rose's raspy vocals: Axl Rose's vocals are powerful and passionate. He delivers the lyrics with a gritty intensity that captures the song's raw energy.

Lyrics:

The lyrics of "Nightrain" are about the band's wild lifestyle in Los Angeles. They describe cruising down the highway, drinking Nightrain, and partying all night long. The lyrics are filled with sexual innuendo and references to drugs and alcohol.

Cultural Impact:

Popularity: It is one of Guns N' Roses' most popular songs, and has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is also one of their most frequently performed songs at concerts.
Legacy: "Nightrain" is considered one of Guns N' Roses' signature songs. It is a powerful and energetic song that captures the band's rebellious spirit. The song has been covered by numerous other artists, and it remains a popular choice for karaoke.

Interesting facts:
Released in 1987 as the third single from Guns N' Roses' debut album, Appetite for Destruction
A tribute to the brand of cheap wine, Night Train Express
Features Slash's signature guitar riff and Axl Rose's energetic vocals
Reached number 6 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock tracks chart
Considered a staple of Guns N' Roses' live performances

"Nightrain" is a classic hard rock song that has stood the test of time. It is a testament to Guns N' Roses' talent and their ability to create music that is both catchy and meaningful.

Lyrics

Loaded like a freight train
Flyin' like an aeroplane
Feelin' like a space brain
One more time tonight (look out)

Well, I'm a west coast struttin'
One bad mother
Got a rattlesnake suitcase under my arm
Said I'm a mean machine
Been drinkin' gasoline
And honey you can make my motor hum

I got one chance left
In a nine live cat
I got a dog eat dog sly smile
I got a molotov cocktail with a match to go
I smoke my cigarette with style
And I can tell you honey
You can make my money tonight

Wake up late, honey put on your clothes
And take your credit card to the liquor store
Well that's one for you and two for me by tonight

I'll be loaded like a freight train
Flyin' like an aeroplane
Feelin' like a space brain
One more time tonight

I'm on the night train, bottoms up
I'm on the night train, fill my cup
I'm on the night train, ready to crash and burn
I never learn
I'm on the night train, I love that stuff
I'm on the night train, and I can never get enough
I'm on the night train, never to return, no

Loaded like a freight train
Flyin' like an aeroplane
Speedin' like a space brain
One more time tonight

I'm on the night train
And I'm lookin' for some
I'm on the night train
So's I can leave this slum
I'm on the night train
And I'm ready to crash and burn

Night train, bottoms up
I'm on the night train, fill my cup
I'm on the night train
Oh oh oh ohh oh yeah
I'm on the night train
Love that stuff
Ooh I'm on the night train
And I can never get enough
Ridin' the night train
I guess I
I guess, I guess, I guess
I never learn

On the night train
Float me home
Ooh, I'm on the night train
Ridin' the night train
Never to return
Night train