THE NIGHT TRAIN TO CHELSEA

My confusion
Is a daydream with your name
“It could have been anyone,” you said
“But please don’t ever change.”

If you want me to stay
You must let me know
But I’m a stranger here
I think I’d better go

I take the night train to Chelsea
The night train to Chelsea
The night train to Chelsea
It carries me through the dark

All of your kindness
Never masked your doubt
Your phony consolation
Was just your ticket out

If you want something baby
You must learn to ask
But the hour’s grown so late
I just can’t last

On the night train to Chelsea
The night train to Chelsea
The night train to Chelsea
It carries me through the dark

Sweet discretion
Was never what you lacked
But first impressions, like you said
Have a way of creeping back

Were your friends really mocking you
When they saw you on the street?
They said you’d be a welcome guest
And guaranteed a seat

On the night train to Chelsea
The night train to Chelsea
The night train to Chelsea
It carries you through the dark