When the night is darkest Open up your mind Dream begins it's becoming clearer Listen to the distant Listen and you'll find A midnight train is getting nearer Starlight express Starlight express Are you real? Yes or no Starlight express (Please) answer me yes I don't want you to go Take me to the places I have never been Bring me home safely before I wake up 'Cause I believe in you completely Though you may be unseen This is not a kind of thing that anyone can make up Starlight express Starlight express Are you real? Yes or no Starlight express (Please) answer me yes I don't want you to go You're in need of bigger world To help you If you grow on world deeds Dip it inside Starlight express Starlight express Are you real? Yes or no Starlight express (Please) answer me yes I don't want you to go My starlight express Please answer me yes I don't want you to go