TRAIN
Chris Arena Lyrics
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Cause New York never felt so big as it did tonight
It's such a lonely ride, wishing it were right on this train
If only it were right, the city would seem brighter tonight
But now your in the world looking for your stone
Shooting in the dark wherever you would turn
So tired of the ride, wishing it were right on this train
But it doesn't help to hide, dreaming you tonight on this train
Cause tonight the city has no light
One last ride the city has no light
I'm gonna ride this train till it seems alright
New York never felt so big when your at my side
It's such a lonely ride in a city that's so bright and so dark
If only it were right the city would seem brighter tonight
Cause tonight the city has no light
One last ride the city has no light
One last ride the city has no light
One last ride...
The lyrics of Chris Arena's "Train" speak of loneliness and longing for a lost love. The singer is riding a train, wishing that the person they love was with them to make the city seem brighter. Throughout the song, the singer reminisces about their love, but realizes that they are now out in the world searching for something else. Despite this, the singer continues to ride the train, hoping that their love will return to them.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and sadness as the singer rides through the city alone. The line "New York never felt so big as it did tonight" emphasizes the loneliness and isolation that the singer is feeling. The repetition of the phrase "If only it were right, the city would seem brighter tonight" emphasizes the importance of the lost love and the hope that it will return and make everything seem right again.
The chorus of the song, with the repeated line "Cause tonight the city has no light" emphasizes the bleakness of the situation and the painfully lonely journey the singer is on. The final verse is the singer's resolve to continue riding the train until their love returns: "I'm gonna ride this train till it seems alright / New York never felt so big when your at my side."
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the feelings of loss, hope, and loneliness that can accompany a failed romance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna ride this train until you need a ride
I will stay committed and offer support until you request assistance
Cause New York never felt so big as it did tonight
The feeling of being overwhelmed and alone is amplified in this moment
It's such a lonely ride, wishing it were right on this train
Feeling isolated and yearning for a sense of fulfillment
If only it were right, the city would seem brighter tonight
Finding solace in the potential for a brighter future
But now your in the world looking for your stone
Searching for purpose and direction in life
Shooting in the dark wherever you would turn
Feeling uncertain and lost in the pursuit of this purpose
So tired of the ride, wishing it were right on this train
Exhausted and longing for a sense of direction
But it doesn't help to hide, dreaming you tonight on this train
Avoiding the problem won't solve anything, but finding comfort in memories
Cause tonight the city has no light
The world can seem bleak and unforgiving at times
One last ride the city has no light
A final attempt at finding hope in the darkness
I'm gonna ride this train till it seems alright
Determined to search for a brighter future
New York never felt so big when your at my side
The comfort of companionship can make even the largest cities feel manageable
It's such a lonely ride in a city that's so bright and so dark
Feeling isolated in a city that has both opportunities and struggles
If only it were right the city would seem brighter tonight
Hoping that finding a sense of purpose will illuminate a brighter path
One last ride the city has no light
A final attempt to find hope in a challenging world
One last ride the city has no light
The challenging world and its problems persist, but still searching for hope
One last ride...
Continuing to hold onto hope in spite of adversity
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jubajubs
PLL always introduces us to good songs !
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Hanna&Caleb😭💔
@audreyyu2492
I searched it for a while😭
@jayloewe
Bring Caleb and Hannah back together on Pretty Little Liars. They belong together. Even if in long distance in Ravenswood. I can't bear to watch these shows without them.
@Tatev157
I've just watched "Pretty little liars" - and herd this song) I liked it and that's why I'm here)
@falconr33
PLL brought me here! </3
@sofia-cc1bc
me too
@sabrinaa9972
PLL brought me here! Omg its such an amazing song! LOVE IT! So emotional. Reminds me of Caleb's breakup though :'(
@MrAlalalala57
pll brought so many people here yet this song has less views than it actually deserves.. such a beautiful song and I had to search for this song so long and I finally found it.. this song deserves much more attention
@yoopstia
Goodbye Haleb, forever in my heart :'(