Lonely Train
Black Stone Cherry Lyrics

Big train rolling down the line
The train is an analogy for the inevitable march of time that can sometimes make a person feel isolated and alone.

Makes me lonely
The singer feels isolated and lonely when he sees the train roll down the tracks.

Sometimes I wish to ride away
In moments of despair, the singer wishes to escape the monotony of life, but he can't always act on his desires.

Sometimes I want to ride away
The artist occasionally feels a sense of longing to escape the mundanity of his current existence.

Big plane flying through the clouds
The plane represents the fast-paced, unrelenting nature of modern society, which can sometimes cause anxiety and stress.

Makes me worry
The singer feels overwhelmed and worried when he sees a plane because it reminds him of the pace of modern life.

Sometimes I wish to fly away
The singer wishes to escape the stresses of modern life and find peace and solitude.

Sometimes I want to fly away
The artist occasionally feels a sense of longing to find solitude and peace by leaving behind his present life.

But you can't judge a book, looking at the cover
The artist cautions against making snap judgments based on appearance or surface-level observations.

You can't love someone, messing with another, no
True love requires fidelity and respect for others, and it is impossible to truly love someone while betraying a significant other.

You can't win a war, fighting with your brother
Wars between nations often tear apart families and communities, making it impossible to win a war without destroying loyalties and relationships.

You wanna have peace, gotta love one another
The only way to achieve lasting peace is through mutual love, compassion, and understanding.

Big guns lighting up the sky
The singer is referring to explosions and gunfire that symbolizes war and violence and its ability to cause distress.

Makes me worry
The singer feels anxious when he hears or sees instances of violence, conflict, and chaos.

Sometimes I wish to run away
The singer wishes to escape the horrors of war and the violence of society.

Sometimes I want to run away
The artist occasionally feels a sense of longing to escape the conflicts, chaos, and general volatility of the world.

I have seen my brothers in ashes on the ground
The artist has witnessed the horrors of war and witnessed its ability to destroy life and communities.

And maybe in a new life, we can turn this thing around
The singer acknowledges the possibility of building a new, better future despite the trauma and destruction caused by past conflicts.

No you can't judge a book
The singer reiterates the importance of not making snap judgments based on surface-level observations or assuming one knows someone without truly getting to know them.

Gotta love one another
The repeated phrase reminds listeners that the only way to build a better world is through mutual love, respect, and unity.

Can't judge a book
The final line reminds listeners that the importance of not making assumptions about others and valuing every individual's unique worth and perspective.