The Everly Brothers' song "Milk Train" tells the story of a small, sleepy town that used to come alive with the arrival of a morning train. The townspeople would gather to witness the arrival of some fancy people who traveled on this train. The train was called the "milk train." The narrator recalls a well-dressed lady from the city who used to give him her smile whenever she arrived on the milk train. He describes her as sweet and kind, and they had the chance to get to know each other for a little while. However, as time passed, the milk train stopped coming to the town, and the lady from the city no longer visited. The narrator continues to live in his rail-road shack and walks down the old rusty tracks, feeling lonely and hoping for the lady to return. He reminisces about their time together and dreams of the day she'll come back to the town and allow him to get to know her again, just like in the past. The song reflects a sense of nostalgia, longing, and the passing of time. The milk train symbolizes the excitement and joy that used to come with its arrival, but now the town feels empty and devoid of life without it. The narrator's yearning for the lady from the city represents a yearning for a meaningful connection and the emotions associated with lost love and missed opportunities.
