Savoy Brown
Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.
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Hellbound Train
Savoy Brown Lyrics


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Hellbound Train I'm on it's track
Too late now to turn my back
Conductor coming ticket in his hand
Come to claim my soul
Take me to his land

Hellbound Train I been so wrong
Too late now I'm moving on
Conductor standing watch in his hand
Got to get aboard take you to his land




I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train
Take a long look lady 'cause you won't see me again
Take a last look lady, yes hard and long
'Cause I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train

Hellbound Train driving slow
Move on down to the Hell below
Conductor please won't you lend a hand?
Got to get on board take me to your land

Yes I know I've been so wrong
Too late now I'm moving on
Hellbound Train I'm on it's track
Moving down I can't look back

I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train
Take a long look lady 'cause you won't see me again
Take a last look lady, yes hard and long
'Cause I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train

I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train
Take a long look lady 'cause you won't see me again
Take a last look lady, yes hard and long
'Cause I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train

Lost and flying down the road on the Hellbound Train
Lost and flying down the road on the Hellbound Train
Hand and hand with the devil

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hellbound Train" by Savoy Brown are a vivid depiction of a man who has realized he has been living his life in the wrong direction, and now has no choice but to face the consequences of his actions. The train represents the man's inevitable journey into the afterlife where he will meet the conductor, who has come to claim his soul. The man knows there is no turning back and he is resigned to his fate. In this context, the train becomes a metaphor for death and judgment.


The repetition of the phrase "Hellbound Train" throughout the song, reinforces the idea that the man is headed towards Hell or damnation. The imagery of the conductor holding the ticket highlights the man's helplessness, as he is being taken to his ultimate destination without any say in the matter. The final line, "Hand and hand with the devil," cements the man's fate as he is now bound to the darkness forever.


Overall, "Hellbound Train" is a haunting and poignant song that serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of our choices in life and their far-reaching consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Hellbound Train I'm on it's track
I am on a train that will take me to Hell and there is no turning back.


Too late now to turn my back
I cannot change my actions or escape my fate now.


Conductor coming ticket in his hand
The conductor of the train carries a ticket that represents my soul.


Come to claim my soul
The conductor is here to take me to Hell as payment for my sins.


Take me to his land
The conductor will take me to the devil's realm.


Hellbound Train I been so wrong
I have made many mistakes in my life that have led me to this train.


Too late now I'm moving on
It is too late to change my ways and I must continue on this path.


Conductor standing watch in his hand
The conductor keeps watch over me and holds my fate in his hand.


Got to get aboard take you to his land
I must board the train and begin my journey to Hell's domain.


I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train
I am journeying down the path to Hell on this train.


Take a long look lady 'cause you won't see me again
This may be the last time we ever see each other because I am going to Hell.


Take a last look lady, yes hard and long
You should take a good, long look at me because I am about to suffer eternal damnation.


'Cause I'm going down the road on the Hellbound Train
I am repeating that I am going to Hell on this train.


Hellbound Train driving slow
This train is moving slowly towards Hell, but it is inevitable.


Move on down to the Hell below
The train is descending to the depths of Hell.


Conductor please won't you lend a hand?
I am pleading with the conductor to show me mercy or help me avoid Hell.


Got to get on board take me to your land
Despite my pleading, I know I must board the train and go to Hell.


Lost and flying down the road on the Hellbound Train
I am completely helpless and doomed as I travel towards Hell.


Hand and hand with the devil
I am in league with the devil and will suffer alongside him in Hell.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID FRANCIS BAERWALD, WILL SEXTON

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