That midnight train is a long and a slow one Your seat is reserved, the brakeman is tired Timetable's set with exceptions for no one No luggage allowed, no ticket required It will be there right on time at the station Even if midnight must come at high noon You will not know that train's destination And you'll not leave late nor one minute too soon You may sit beside fear and go worse than lonely Or travel with trust and love and faith restored These choices you have and these choices only When that train rolls in and you step on board Now that whistle blows, yes, it's already whinin' If you listen close, you can hear it soft and clear And that headlight burns, yes, it's already shinin' And you might as well choose right now It's love or fear, it's love or fear