The Train
Big Boi/Scar/Sleepy Brown Lyrics
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Or are all y'all bored?
It's good to have y'all back now
Ladies and gents
Y'all already know what it is
God don't make no mistakes
God don't make no mistakes
Point ain't always in a vibe for spitting I made a change
Like the diaper on the bottom of my baby daughter
I wasn't ready to be no father, maybe, kind of, sorta
'Cause when I saw her I swear it made a tear fall
Not tears of sorrow but of joy so listen here y'all
I grabbed the mic and moved the crowd then disappeared dog
Back in '94 that was the motherfucking year homeboy
Then that southernplayalistic went platinum
Stacks on deck they ain't tell us to pay our taxes
Walking around the table in the kitchen we was practicing
Reciting rhymes to sharpen minds now lets deliver to the masses
[Chorus]
It's been a good long road
Now its time for me to go
I say goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Time to spread my wings
And high up in the sky
I can fly, I'll fly, I'll fly, so high
Welcome to my life I think its time I take it back
I got to give you all the facts so you can see what type of cat
That you dealing with now on ATLiens we was killing it
And then my auntie pass she was like my mother I was feeling it
The first person close to me to die I needed healing
But I see her as an angel when I look up at the ceiling
Like my daddy and grandaddy on both shoulders steady chilling
So you got to keep on living like each day is the beginning
It's yo birthday even on your worst day
Live it like the first day I'm Antwan Andre
Or General Patton if you know bout Purple Ribbon or Got Purp
I, I be on that kryptonite that means I can't be hurt
Gotta leave this place it's been cool but I gotta go
[Chorus]
Even on the train
Should've asked two free mans
I'll be back again
(Know we been though a lot I ain't perfect but I swear
To you I'm a changed man)
Even on the train
Should've asked two free mans
I'll be back again
(From the caboose)
Now it's time to say goodbye they should've turned me loose
I was all about my team but now I call upon my crew
I'm a family type of person but I'm deadly dolo too
And you can achieve anything that you put your heart into
See the second hand will never stop and neither will the clock
The nigga big still hit the stage by himself and still rock
Cause when your faith is in the right place see he ain't gon let you flop
You can say whatever you want (Bet you can't do it like me) Boy stop!!
Before you can say you can't get going
There's no excuse this time don't be afraid to fly
You never know what day the doors will close
It's time to say goodbye time to pack up and ride
Got to leave this place it's been cool but I gotta go
[Chorus]
The Train is a nostalgic song that reflects back on the past experiences of Big Boi, Scar, and Sleepy Brown. The first verse speaks to the excitement of being back on tour and performing for their fans. The chorus suggests that it's time for Big Boi to move on from where he is because he's outgrown it. The second verse delves deeper into Big Boi's personal life and how he's had to deal with loss and trauma, but he sees it as a way to grow and move forward. The third verse is an inspirational verse about pushing through obstacles and achieving anything that one puts their heart into. The repetition of "even on the train" may signify the journey of life and all the ups and downs that come with it. Overall, the song encourages the listener to be resilient, celebrate their successes, learn from their experiences, and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard
Let's get started and move forward
Or are all y'all bored?
Are you all excited or not?
It's good to have y'all back now
I appreciate your presence and support
Ladies and gents
Everyone here, men and women
Y'all already know what it is
You are all familiar with the situation
God don't make no mistakes
Belief that things happen for a reason
Little do they know when I was brought up into this game
People don't know my history
Point ain't always in a vibe for spitting I made a change
Not always in the mood for rapping, I made adjustments
Like the diaper on the bottom of my baby daughter
Struggle with being a father
I wasn't ready to be no father, maybe, kind of, sorta
I wasn't prepared to be a parent, to some extent
'Cause when I saw her I swear it made a tear fall
Moved to tears at the sight of my child
Not tears of sorrow but of joy so listen here y'all
Tears of happiness
I grabbed the mic and moved the crowd then disappeared dog
Performed and left the scene
Back in '94 that was the motherfucking year homeboy
Look back to the successful year of 1994
Then that southernplayalistic went platinum
When the album became a huge success
Stacks on deck they ain't tell us to pay our taxes
Had money but didn't know to pay taxes
Walking around the table in the kitchen we was practicing
Practicing rhymes and lyrics
Reciting rhymes to sharpen minds now lets deliver to the masses
Practice pays off, let's perform for the public
It's been a good long road
The journey has been long
Now its time for me to go
It's time for me to move on
I say goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Farewell
Time to spread my wings
Time to explore new things
And high up in the sky
Up in the air, flying
I can fly, I'll fly, I'll fly, so high
Flying high and free
Welcome to my life I think its time I take it back
It's time to regain control of my life
I got to give you all the facts so you can see what type of cat
Here's the truth about myself
That you dealing with now on ATLiens we was killing it
My success during the ATLiens era
And then my auntie pass she was like my mother I was feeling it
Lost my aunt who was like a mother to me
The first person close to me to die I needed healing
Needed time to process the loss and heal
But I see her as an angel when I look up at the ceiling
Find comfort in the thought of her as an angel watching over me
Like my daddy and grandaddy on both shoulders steady chilling
Thinking of lost loved ones
So you got to keep on living like each day is the beginning
Live life with a fresh perspective
It's yo birthday even on your worst day
Celebrate life and cherish each day
Live it like the first day I'm Antwan Andre
Live with enthusiasm and energy
Or General Patton if you know bout Purple Ribbon or Got Purp
Pay tribute to notable figures
I, I be on that kryptonite that means I can't be hurt
I'm strong and invincible
Gotta leave this place it's been cool but I gotta go
Time to move on
Even on the train
While riding on the train
Should've asked two free mans
Should have asked for two free tickets
I'll be back again
I'll come back in the future
(Know we been though a lot I ain't perfect but I swear
We've been through struggles, but I'm not perfect
To you I'm a changed man)
I have changed for the better
(From the caboose)
From the back of the train
Now it's time to say goodbye they should've turned me loose
I'm ready to move on and leave
I'm a family type of person but I'm deadly dolo too
I value my family but can also handle things on my own
And you can achieve anything that you put your heart into
Follow your dreams
See the second hand will never stop and neither will the clock
Time never stops ticking
The nigga big still hit the stage by himself and still rock
I can still perform and entertain
Cause when your faith is in the right place see he ain't gon let you flop
When you have faith, you won't fail
You can say whatever you want (Bet you can't do it like me) Boy stop!!
People can talk but can't replicate my style
Before you can say you can't get going
Don't give up before you try
There's no excuse this time don't be afraid to fly
No reason to hold back, take a chance
You never know what day the doors will close
You never know when opportunities will disappear
It's time to say goodbye time to pack up and ride
Time to leave and move on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTWAN PATTON, TERRENCE SMITH, PATRICK BROWN, DAVID BROWN, MYRNA CRENSHAW, JOI ELAINE GILLIAM, KEVIN LLOYD KENDRICK
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