Peace Train
Cat Stevens Lyrics

Now I've been happy lately Thinking about the good things to come And I believe it could be Something good has begun
The singer has recently been feeling content and optimistic about the future, believing that positive change may be on the horizon.

Oh, I've been smiling lately Dreaming about the world as one And I believe it could be Someday it's going to come
The singer envisions a world where people unite and work towards a common goal of peace, and is optimistic that it will eventually become a reality.

'Cause out on the edge of darkness There rides the peace train Oh, peace train take this country Come take me home again
Amidst the negative aspects of the world, a figurative 'peace train' exists that aims to bring hope and positive change. The singer hopes to be part of that movement.

Now I've been smiling lately Thinkin' about the good things to come And I believe it could be Something good has begun
The artist continues to hold hope and positivity for the future.

Oh, peace train sounding louder Glide on the peace train Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah Come on now, peace train Yes, peace train holy roller Everyone jump upon the peace train Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah Come on now, peace train
The peace train is growing in strength and momentum, and the artist encourages others to join in and be part of the movement towards peace and unity.

Get your bags together Go bring your good friends too Because it's getting nearer It soon will be with you Now come and join the living It's not so far from you And it's getting nearer Soon it will all be true
The singer urges people to be ready and prepare for the arrival of the peace train, encouraging them to bring their loved ones along with them as they join in the movement of positive change.

Oh, peace train sounding louder Glide on the peace train Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah Come on now peace train Peace train
The peace movement is getting stronger and closer to its goals, and the singer encourages people to be part of it.

Now I've been crying lately Thinkin' about the world as it is Why must we go on hating? Why can't we live in bliss?
Despite their optimism, the artist is saddened by the current state of the world, wondering why animosity and hatred persist when peaceful living could be achieved.

'Cause out on the edge of darkness There rides a peace train Oh, peace train take this country Come take me home again
The artist reiterates their desire to be part of the peace movement and bring positive change to the world.

Oh, peace train sounding louder Glide on the peace train Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah Come on now, peace train Yes, peace train holy roller Everyone jump upon the peace train Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah Come on, come on, come on Yes, come on, peace train Yes, it's the peace train Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah Come on now, peace train Oh, peace train Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah
The artist implores people to join in the peace movement, emphasizing that the peace train is their vehicle towards a better future. The repetition of the phrase 'peace train' symbolizes the unity and togetherness necessary to achieve peace.