* Don't Look Back, 1968
* Let Me Be The One, 1968
* Lonely Man, 1968
* Stop That Train, 1967
* This Is My Song, 1968
* Tonight, 1967
Stop That Train
Keith & Tex Lyrics
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Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter, what they say or doStop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
[Instrumental Break]
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter what they say or do
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
The lyrics to Stop That Train by Keith & Tex depict a man who is desperately trying to stop his lover from leaving him. He pleads with the train to stop so that he can catch up with her and convince her to stay. The lyrics express heartbreak and disappointment as the man's lover is going away on the morning train and won't be back for a long time. However, she assures him that she loves him despite what others may say or do.
The song resonates with many people who have experienced the pain of a loved one leaving. It portrays a sense of urgency and desperation to hold onto that love. The lyrics create a vivid picture of a man running after a train, yearning to stop it and save his relationship. The repetition of "Stop that train" drives home the importance of this plea and highlights the desperation of the man's situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
The singer urgently wants the train to stop so they can board it and catch up with their lover who is leaving them.
She said, she was going on the morning train, She won't be back for long
The singer's lover has informed them they are leaving on a train in the morning and won't be back for a while.
She said, my dear, I do love you, No matter, what they say or do
The singer's lover reassured them that they love them, no matter what other people may say or do.
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
The artist expresses their emotions through this non-verbal sound.
[Instrumental Break]
A section of the song where only instruments play without any lyrics.
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
The singer once again urges the train to stop so they can reunite with their loved one.
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Written by: PETER TOSH
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