Fast Movin Train
Restless Heart Lyrics


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She had a long line of lovers
Mostly the gambling kind
I didn't want to be like the others
And get left behind
I heard about her bad reputation
And how she had a heart of stone
How she'd give a man
A moment of pleasure
To get what she want.
I had a weakness for her kind of woman
I could never deny
I knew I would never see it coming
Until I was lost in her eyes
The more I tried to keep her at a distance
The more I became aware
She was breaking down my resistance
Till I no longer cared.
Tonight I saw the red red rose
In a yellow moon
Shining on a silhouette
Lying in the shadows of my bedroom
I knew it when we made love
And I couldn't quit calling her name
And I've been hit by another fast movin' train
I've been hit by another fast movin' train.
I wondered as I lay there and held her
Why can't this be real?
Why the fear wouldn't let me tell her
How could she make me feel
I doubt it if she would even be around
When the moment comes
I waited till she fell asleep
To whisper
Baby, look what you've done.
Tonight I saw the red red rose
In a yellow moon
Shining on a silhouette
Lying in the shadows of my bedroom
I knew it when we made love
And I couldn't quit calling her name
And I've been hit by another fast movin' train
Tonight I saw the red red rose
In a yellow moon
Shining on a silhouette
Lying in the shadows of my bedroom
I knew it when we made love
And I couldn't quit calling her name




And I've been hit by another fast movin' train
I've been hit by another fast movin' train.

Overall Meaning

The song "Fast Movin' Train" by Restless Heart tells the story of a man who falls for a woman despite her notorious reputation of using men to get what she wants. He is initially resistant to her charms and doesn't want to be one of her long line of lovers. However, as he spends time with her, his defenses start to crumble, and he becomes more and more infatuated. The chorus of the song alludes to the idea that their relationship is like a fast-moving train - once it starts, it's almost impossible to stop, and the man knows he's going to get hurt.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of danger and risk-taking - the woman is compared to a gambling addict, and the man takes a chance on her despite knowing that she could break his heart. He is captivated by her beauty and passion, but at the same time, he is afraid that he's heading towards a painful end. The final verse suggests that he's fallen in love with her and wishes that he could be with her more permanently, but he's not sure if she feels the same way. He whispers to her in his sleep, hoping that she will hear him and realize how she's affected him.


Overall, "Fast Movin' Train" is a romantic but bittersweet song about falling in love with someone who you know is dangerous for you. It's a classic country ballad with a memorable melody and relatable lyrics, and it remains a favorite among fans of Restless Heart and '80s country music.


Line by Line Meaning

She had a long line of lovers
The woman had many past partners


Mostly the gambling kind
Her past partners were often gamblers


I didn't want to be like the others
The singer did not want to be another one of her past partners


And get left behind
He did not want to be abandoned like her past partners


I heard about her bad reputation
The singer was aware of the woman's poor reputation


And how she had a heart of stone
People said she was cruel and unfeeling


How she'd give a man a moment of pleasure
She only offered temporary pleasure to men


To get what she wanted
She used pleasure to manipulate men


I had a weakness for her kind of woman
Despite knowing her reputation, the singer was attracted to her


I could never deny
He could not resist her


I knew I would never see it coming
The singer was unaware of how much he would become involved with her


Until I was lost in her eyes
He was completely enamored by her


The more I tried to keep her at a distance
Despite trying to avoid her, he was drawn to her


The more I became aware
He realized that his efforts were futile


She was breaking down my resistance
His willpower was no match for her charms


Till I no longer cared
He gave in to his feelings for her


Tonight I saw the red red rose
The singer saw a beautiful rose


In a yellow moon
The moon was a bright yellow color


Shining on a silhouette
The moonlight highlighted the figure of a person


Lying in the shadows of my bedroom
The person was in the shadows of the room


I knew it when we made love
During their intimate moment, the singer realized his feelings for her


And I couldn't quit calling her name
He could not stop thinking about her


And I've been hit by another fast movin' train
The singer fell in love quickly and unexpectedly


I wondered as I lay there and held her
The singer wondered about his feelings for her as he held her


Why can't this be real?
He wanted a genuine relationship with her


Why the fear wouldn't let me tell her
He was afraid to express his feelings to her


How could she make me feel
He was amazed by how much he cared for her


I doubt it if she would even be around
The singer was unsure if she would stay with him


When the moment comes
He was considering the future of their relationship


I waited till she fell asleep
The singer waited until she was asleep to say something


To whisper
He spoke softly


Baby, look what you've done
He expresses how much she has affected him




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID LOGGINS

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Bo Simpson

I unfortunately can really relate to Fast Moving Train.

Comments from YouTube:

@Woody615

Released 33 years ago, and STILL better than almost all of the "country songs" being released today in 2023. Same with their "Dancy's Dream", "The Bluest Eyes in Texas", and "Why does it have to be wrong or right?".

@Steve-yo4ld

Absolutely 💯 ✌️

@joemathis4620

I totally agree. Don’t forget about I’ll Still Be Loving You! Always takes me back to my young carefree days

@forrestsaxon3707

What happened to those days… the younger generation have no clue what good solid music is… all computerized today, voices on stage are disappointments at most live concerts as recordings were tweaked so much

@forrestsaxon3707

Are tweaked so much today, not then

@rushingbrouillette

How bout better than all not almost all

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@Myronkline

Only damn good bands like this can bring back such great memories. Thank you guys for phenomenal music

@freebird97hd

The songwriting, musicianship, vocals, timing, harmony...everything is perfect. In my top 10 best songs ever recorded.

@asbres11

I agree...my twin brother and I have a thing when this song comes on the radio or xm or wherever that we txt each other "fast movin' train". Wish country was as awesome today as it was when the newbies were sparkles in their parents' eyes.

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