Trainsong
Andrea von Kampen Lyrics


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i hear the train a comin
and i smell smoky air
some day I'll be on that train
travelling home soon sitting right there
the letters are nice but they are not the same
its you i want to see
and i know some day i will wake up
and you'll be next to me
hold on close I'm not that far
close your eyes and I'm right there
and i wonder where you are
you i know you will always be
in my prayers
train is comin though every day
and i wait here alone
one day you will be on the train
and I'll finally you'll be home
hold on close I'm not that far
close your eyes I'm right there
and i wonder where you are




and i know you'll always be in my prayers
end

Overall Meaning

Andrea von Kampen's song Trainsong tells the story of a person who is waiting for their loved one to return home. The first two lines describe the sound and smell of a train approaching, which could symbolize hope and anticipation. The singer longs to be on that train, traveling home and sitting next to their loved one. They acknowledge that letters are nice, but seeing their loved one in person is what they truly desire. However, the singer has faith that they will someday wake up to find their loved one next to them, and in the meantime, they hold on to the memory of their closeness.


The chorus reassures the loved one that they are not far away - they are with them in spirit even if they can't be physically present. The final stanza reinforces the idea of hope - even though the loved one is not yet home, the singer is certain that they will be soon. The song is a poignant portrayal of the human experience of longing for connection and the hope that sustains us during absence and distance.


Line by Line Meaning

i hear the train a comin
I can hear the sound of the approaching train


and i smell smoky air
The scent of the smoke from the train has also reached me


some day I'll be on that train
I hope to be able to travel on that train someday


travelling home soon sitting right there
I look forward to sitting on the train and finally heading home


the letters are nice but they are not the same
I appreciate receiving letters, but they can't replace seeing you in person


its you i want to see
You are the one I truly want to see


and i know some day i will wake up
I have faith that one day I will wake up with you by my side


and you'll be next to me
I will finally have the pleasure of being next to you


hold on close I'm not that far
Although I am physically distant, I am still close to you emotionally


close your eyes and I'm right there
When you close your eyes, imagine that I am there with you


and i wonder where you are
I often think about where you are and what you're doing


you i know you will always be in my prayers
I will always pray for you, knowing that you are important to me


train is comin though every day
The train arrives daily, but I am still waiting for you to be on it


and i wait here alone
I remain here by myself, eagerly waiting for your return


one day you will be on the train
Someday I hope to see you onboard that train


and I'll finally you'll be home
And finally, you will be home with me


and i know you'll always be in my prayers
No matter where you are, I will always keep you in my prayers




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