Come On Train
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Lyrics

Turn my back on no man's gun
I won't let any man intimidate me or make me afraid, even if they wield a gun.

Likewise with anyone
This applies to everyone, not just those carrying guns.

It's not so dangerous
Refuting the idea that this attitude is dangerous or reckless.

It's not a smart thing to do
Acknowledging that this behavior isn't necessarily intelligent or advisable.

But if I had my choice
If given the opportunity, I would take away their ability to talk back and challenge me.

I'd take away his voice
Limiting someone's ability to make threats or intimidate.

And tell him I might be a clown
Acknowledging that people might not take me seriously, since I don't appear threatening or intimidating.

But I sure ain't no fool
Asserting that I'm not easily tricked or intimidated, despite outward appearances.

Everyone seems to be waiting
Observing that many people are waiting for something or someone to motivate them.

For some deep thought or emotion
They're waiting for something profound or emotional to inspire them.

Someone to get the devotion
They're looking for a figure to rally behind.

To what they do
This devotion would presumably inspire them to pursue their goals or dreams more persistently.

But they don't understand
Indicating that these people don't realize something important.

That when you find that man
When you find someone who is that inspirational figure they're looking for,

He'll be doing it for himself
they'll likely find that this figure is actually pursuing their own passions, not necessarily trying to inspire other people.

He ain't doing it for you
Their motivation is really coming from within.

Come on train
Urging the train to arrive soon, conveying anticipation.

Can't you see I'm waiting here
Expressing the singer's desire for the train to come without having to spell it out explicitly.

Can't you see I'm freezing here
Adding emphasis to the negative consequences of the train's tardiness - the singer is physically cold.

Three is one too many
Declaring that three individuals is too many for the singer.

And one is one too few
They don't want to be alone, however - one person wouldn't be enough to stave off loneliness.

Two just makes me lonely
The singer is bemoaning their current situation, in which two people aren't enough to fulfill their needs for company.

And I can't get along with you
Perhaps this is because the two people they're with aren't compatible with them.

Man standing by the highway
Describing a lonely figure standing on the side of the road.

Is lonesome as can be
Acknowledging that this figure is incredibly lonely.

Man standing by a boxcar
Drawing parallels between the previous figure and the singer themself.

Looks a lot like me
They seem to be as lonely and desolate as this figure, waiting for a train that won't come.

Fearless of flying
Not afraid of flying or trying new things.

But I'm tired of climbing
Metaphorically speaking, the singer is tired of trying to succeed via hard work and perseverance.

And this time I've got to go
The singer has to move forward and try something new, even if it's not their usual way of doing things.

All the way
They're committing to this new direction or change of pace fully, without holding back.

And if I don't make it
They're willing to take the risk of trying something new, even if there's a chance they'll fail.

You can't say I faked it
If they do fail, nobody can accuse them of not trying their best.

Or that it didn't matter
The effort was still meaningful, regardless of whether or not it ultimately succeeds.

What'd I say
Reflecting on the potential outcomes of this decision; perhaps also as a way of closing out the song.