Discover the story of the song > City to City – Gerry Rafferty

The protagonist is leaving his partner to take a night train to another city. He feels guilty for leaving but knows it's necessary. As he travels, he thinks of his partner and hopes she knows he still cares. He reassures himself that he'll be home soon and the train rocks him to sleep. The song is about a long-distance relationship and the difficulty of being apart, but finding comfort in the hope of being reunited.