Night Flight
Led Zeppelin · Physical Graffiti
He sat laughin' as he wrote, "The end's in sight"
So I said goodbye to all my friends
and packed my hopes inside a matchbox
'cause I know it's time to fly
Oh-oh-oh-hoh, yeah, come on, meet me in the mornin'
Meet me in the middle of the night
Ah-ow, yeah, the mornin' light is comin'
Don't it make ya wanna kinda feel alright
Ooh, yeah, ah-hah
I just jumped a train that never stops
So now somehow they'll know I'll never finish payin' for my ride
Someone push the gun into my hand
Tell me I'm the type of man to fight the fight that I'll require
Oh-oh-oh-hoh, yeah, ha, come on, meet me in the mornin'
Won't you meet me in the middle of the night, night, night, yeah
Hoh-oh, well, the mornin' light is comin'
Well, don't it make you wanna kinda feel alright
Oh, mama, well, I think it's time I'm leavin'
Nothin' here to make me stay
A-whoa, mama, well it must be time I'm goin'
They're knockin' down them doors, they're tryin'a take me away
Please, Mr. Brakeman, won'tcha ring your bell
Well, ring it loud and clear
Uh, please, Mr. Fireman, won'tcha ring your bell
A-tell the people they got to fly away from here
Ooh, I once saw a picture of a lady with a baby
Somethin' made her have a very, very special smile
We are in the middle of a change in destination
When the train stops, altogether we will smile
Oh-oh-oh-hoh, come on, come on, now, meet me in the mornin'
Won'tcha meet me in the middle of the night, night
N-ni-ni-night, hoh, hoh, yeah
Everybody know the mornin' time is comin'
Don't it make ya wanna a-feel alright
Ah, ah, yeah, a-make me feel alri-ight
Fly now, baby
A-get to flyin', fly now baby
Uhh-ay, hey, hey, uh
Uh, uh, uh
About Night Flight
Led Zeppelin's "Night Flight" stands as a quintessential example of the band's hard rock prowess, delivered with the weighty, driving rhythm characteristic of their 1974 *Physical Graffiti* compilation. The track showcases the group's signature blend of blues-inflected guitar work and powerful vocals, capturing the raw energy that defined their era. While often overshadowed by their most famous hits, the song remains a testament to the band's ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations. Its inclusion on *Physical Graffiti* highlights the band's commitment to presenting a comprehensive collection of their catalog, offering listeners a deeper appreciation for their diverse musical landscape beyond their most iconic tracks.