People Get Ready
Blenders Lyrics


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People get ready
There's a train a comin'
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel comin'
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord

People get ready
Train to Jordan
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Faith is key
Open the doors and board them
There's hope for all among the love the most

There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne

People get ready
There's a train a comin'
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel comin'
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord

There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
Just get on board

There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul




Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song People Get Ready by The Blenders is a spiritual call to prepare for the arrival of a train that symbolizes a journey to Jordan. Jordan in this context is a symbol of Heaven. The train represents an opportunity to leave behind the problems of the world and get on board the train to be with God. The singer tells the listeners that they do not need anything to get on board the train, all they need is faith. The train picks up passengers from coast to coast, giving everyone a chance to be saved.


The lyrics also warn that there is no room for the hopeless sinner who hurts others just to save their own soul. The song urges people to have pity on those whose choices are becoming thinner as their chances for redemption are lost. The kingdom’s throne, which means God's judgment, leaves no hiding place for those who have not prepared for their journey to Jordan.


Overall, the song is a call to humanity to be ready for the journey to God and to let go of worldly distractions. The lyrics stress the importance of faith, hope, and love as the key components for being saved.


Line by Line Meaning

People get ready
Prepare yourself


There's a train a comin'
Change is coming


You don't need no baggage you just get on board
Leave your possessions behind and be ready to move forward


All you need is faith
Trust and belief is essential


To hear the diesel comin'
Pay attention to the signs of change


Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
Your gratitude is enough to carry you forward


Train to Jordan
The journey to a better place


Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Everyone is welcome


Faith is key
Belief is necessary


Open the doors and board them
Welcome all aboard


There's hope for all among the love the most
Love is the key to hope


There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
No place for those who bring harm to others


Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Selfishness has no place in the journey forward


Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
Show compassion to those in difficult circumstances


There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
No escape from the consequences of our actions


There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
Change is on the way


Just get on board
Be prepared to move forward




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield

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