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About this quote

What does it mean?
The lyrics describe a journey away from a place with emotional farewells to a figure named Madame George.
In plain terms
You are leaving on a train to Sandy Row and must say goodbye to Madame George.
What can you take from it?
Departure involves physical movement and emotional farewells.

Where it applies

  • leaving home
  • traveling
  • saying goodbye

Putting it to work

  • plan your journey
  • acknowledge goodbyes
  • prepare for travel

Questions to consider

  • How do you say goodbye?
  • What does leaving mean?

Another view

The specific references might be confusing without local knowledge.

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