The Train
Ariel S. Lee Lyrics
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And there's no looking back
I'm heading for who knows where
Down a lonesome railroad track
Got a hunger for freedom
When a woman got to needin'
And the reason I'm leavin'
Could be right or could be wrong
I'm ridin on just ridin' on
On a southbound train
Steel wheels keep rollin' past
The foothills and the tides
Drink my fill from a whiskey flask
From the emptiness inside
Got a heart full of breakthroughs
Got some good news and some bad news
Today just might be the day
My darkness turns to dawn
I'm ridin' on just ridin' on
I'm ridin on just ridin' on
On a southbound train
The highs and lows of love I tried
Can turn a heart to stone
If love's a roller coaster ride
I'd rather be alone
Just like a traveling troubadour
Got a guitar and a song
Love's losing streak left my heart weak
But I'm still holding on
Someday I'll let my baggage go
And leave my blues behind
Hear that southbound whistle blow
Better days I'm sure to find
Freedom train on the downward side
Smokin' past the great divide
Find my passion lose my pride
Hang my hat where I belong
I'm ridin' on just ridin' on
I'm ridin on just ridin' on
On a southbound train
The song "The Train" by Ariel S. Lee tells the story of a woman who has bought herself a one-way ticket and is leaving her current life behind. The lyrics speak of a hungry need for freedom and a desire to leave the past behind, whatever the reason may be for doing so. The train represents a physical manifestation of this desire and serves as a metaphor for the journey towards something new and unknown.
The lyrics are filled with conflicting emotions and experiences. The singer has a heart full of breakthroughs, but also has bad news and pain associated with love. She speaks of blues that she plans to leave behind but also feels a sense of anticipation and hope for what lies ahead. The imagery of the steel wheels rolling past foothills and tides is a representation of the scenery that passes her by while she's on her journey. The southbound train represents the decision to move towards a new direction in life, perhaps towards something that is missing, or something that the singer has always yearned for.
Overall, the song is a powerful depiction of the human desire for change, growth, and freedom. The music and lyrics combine to create a sense of longing and anticipation for what lies ahead, while also reflecting on the struggles the singer has faced in her life so far.
Line by Line Meaning
Went and bought me a one way fare
I have bought a one-way ticket to escape from where I am.
And there's no looking back
I have no intention of going back.
I'm heading for who knows where
I'm going somewhere unknown.
Down a lonesome railroad track
I am taking a lonely train journey.
Got a hunger for freedom
I have a strong desire to be free.
When a woman got to needin'
My need to be independent is more important than my relationship with a woman.
And the reason I'm leavin'
The reason I am leaving may be right or wrong.
Could be right or could be wrong
I am not sure if my decision is the right one.
I'm ridin' on just ridin' on
I am on this train journey.
On a southbound train
I am headed south.
Steel wheels keep rollin' past
The train's wheels keep turning and moving forward.
The foothills and the tides
The scenery outside the window is diverse, and includes both hills and sea.
Drink my fill from a whiskey flask
I am drinking from my whiskey bottle.
From the emptiness inside
I am drinking to fill the emptiness and pain within me.
Got a heart full of breakthroughs
I am hopeful for new changes in my life.
Got some good news and some bad news
I have received both good and bad news.
Today just might be the day
I am optimistic about today.
My darkness turns to dawn
I believe my gloomy days will soon be over.
The highs and lows of love I tried
I have experienced the ups and downs of love.
Can turn a heart to stone
The emotional turbulence from love can leave someone feeling cold and numb.
If love's a roller coaster ride
If love is like a roller coaster ride, full of ups and downs.
I'd rather be alone
I prefer to be alone than to experience the emotional turmoil of love.
Just like a traveling troubadour
I am like a wandering musician.
Got a guitar and a song
I have my guitar and a song in my heart.
Love's losing streak left my heart weak
The constant emotional disappointments from love have left me feeling vulnerable.
But I'm still holding on
Despite the pain, I am still holding on to hope.
Someday I'll let my baggage go
One day I will let go of my emotional baggage.
And leave my blues behind
I will leave behind my emotional sadness.
Hear that southbound whistle blow
I hear the train whistle heading south.
Better days I'm sure to find
I believe I will find better days in the future.
Freedom train on the downward side
This southbound train represents my journey towards escaping from my past.
Smokin' past the great divide
The train is moving quickly past the great barrier between my past and future.
Find my passion lose my pride
I will find my passion and let go of my pride.
Hang my hat where I belong
I will find where I belong and establish myself there.
Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid
Written by: John Sanders, Michael DeCroix
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