Freight Train
Cat Clyde Jeremie Albino Lyrics

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I′ve been worryin' all my life
I′ve been worryin' all my days
Oh it's a shame, why I gotta think this way

I′ve been wonderin′ all my life
I've been wonderin′ all my days
Oh sorrow and strife, tell me ain't that the life

Well all I know is that life can be a grind
Sometimes you gotta give it time
Well I′ve been hungerin' all my life
Yeah I′ve been hungerin' all my days
Oh I can't help but want, oh and I can′t help but crave

And I′ve been trouble all my life
I've been trouble all my days
But I′ll live my life, and try and do right
'Cause all I know is that life can be a grind
Sometimes you gotta give it time

Well I can′t tell you just how deep it goes
Hmm, and I can't lie to you, tell you it′s an easy road
And my mama always told me, "Darling, don't give in
Sometimes you gotta bare and grin"

I've been worryin′ all my life
I′ve been worryin' all my days
Oh it′s a shame, why it's gotta be this way
I′ve been worryin'
All my life
I′ve been worryin'
All my life

I've been worryin
All my days

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song Freight Train convey a sense of anxiety and remembrance. The singer, Cat Clyde Jeremie Albino, talks about the chronic worrying that has been a constant in their life. The second verse implies that this worry has caused them to always question and search for answers, but it has also resulted in a life full of strife and sorrow. The song seems to be about the struggle of living life, but despite the difficulties, the singer can't help but feel a sense of hunger and desire, of wanting more. In the third verse, we learn that the singer has also been in trouble their entire life but will continue to try to live a righteous life.

The chorus repeats the opening lines, and there seems to be a sense of resignation to the fact that some things in life just can't be helped, such as worrying about things beyond one's control. The following lines, "Oh, it's a shame why it's gotta be this way" could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging their struggle but still lamenting the unfortunate circumstances.

Overall, Freight Train is a song that highlights the struggles of everyday life - worry, hunger, strife, trouble - but emphasizes the value of perseverance, hope, and doing what's right despite the difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been worryin' all my life
Throughout my entire existence, I have been consumed with anxiety and concern.

I've been worryin' all my days
Each day presents its own set of worries and fears that weigh heavily on me.

Oh it's a shame, why I gotta think this way
It is unfortunate that my mind is so preoccupied with negative thoughts and emotions.

I've been wonderin' all my life
Since the beginning of my existence, I have been filled with curiosity and questioning.

I've been wonderin' all my days
Every day is an opportunity for me to explore the world around me and seek answers to my questions.

Oh sorrow and strife, tell me ain't that the life
The harsh realities of pain and struggle are an inevitable part of the human experience.

Well all I know is that life can be a grind
My experiences have taught me that life can be a difficult and tiring journey.

Sometimes you gotta give it time
Patience and perseverance are often necessary to overcome life's challenges.

Well I've been hungerin' all my life
I have always desired more than what I have, and have felt a constant yearning for something greater.

Yeah I've been hungerin' all my days
Each day brings new opportunities for me to chase my dreams, but the hunger for more never fades.

Oh I can't help but want, oh and I can't help but crave
My desires for more are so strong that I cannot resist them or ignore them.

And I've been trouble all my life
My existence has been filled with difficulty, challenge, and hardship.

I've been trouble all my days
Every day seems to bring a new set of obstacles and struggles for me to overcome.

But I'll live my life, and try and do right
Despite the troubles and challenges I face, I will try my best to live a good and virtuous life.

'Cause all I know is that life can be a grind
The only truth I am certain of is that life can be difficult and challenging.

Sometimes you gotta give it time
Endurance and patience are often required to navigate through the challenges of life.

Well I can't tell you just how deep it goes
The depths of my struggles and challenges are difficult for me to express in words.

Hmm, and I can't lie to you, tell you it's an easy road
I cannot deceive you by claiming that the journey of life is easy and without struggle, because that is not the case.

And my mama always told me, 'Darling, don't give in
My mother instilled in me the value of determination and resilience, advising me to never give up.

Sometimes you gotta bare and grin'
In life, there are times when you must accept the pain and difficulties with a smile on your face.

I've been worryin' all my life
The weight of worry has been a continuous presence throughout my existence.

I've been worryin' all my days
Each day brings its own set of worries and anxieties that are difficult to shake.

Oh it's a shame, why it's gotta be this way
It is unfortunate that my life has been so consumed by worry and anxiety, and I wish it were not the case.

I've been worryin'
Worry has been a constant presence throughout my entire being and existence.

Writer(s): Cat Clyde, Jeremie Albino

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