Spanish Train
Chris de Burgh Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

There's a Spanish train that runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville
And at dead of night the whistle blows
And people hear she's running still

And then they hush their children back to sleep
Lock the doors, upstairs they creep
For it is said that the souls of the dead

Fill that train ten thousand deep

Well a railwayman lay dying with his people by his side
His family were crying, knelt in prayer before he died
But above his bed just a waiting for the dead
Was the Devil with a twinkle in his eye
Well God's not around and look what I've found, this one's mine

Just then the Lord himself appeared in a blinding flash of light
And shouted at the Devil, get thee hence to endless night
But the Devil just grinned and said I may have sinned
But there's no need to push me around
I got him first so you can do your worst
He's going underground

But I think I'll give you one more chance
Said the Devil with a smile
So throw away that stupid lance
It's really not your style
Joker is the name, poker is the game
We'll play right here on this bed
And then we'll bet for the biggest stakes yet
The souls of the dead

And I said look out, Lord, He's going to win
The sun is down and the night is riding in
That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line
Oh Lord, He's going to win

Well the railwayman he cut the cards
And he dealt them each a hand of five
And for the Lord, he was praying hard
Or that train he'd have to drive
Well the Devil he had three aces and a king
And the Lord, he was running for a straight
He had the queen and the knave and nine and ten of spades
All he needed was the eight

And then the Lord he called for one more card
But he drew the diamond eight
And the Devil said to the son of God
I believe you've got it straight
So deal me one for the time has come
To see who'll be the king of this place
But as he spoke, from beneath his cloak
He slipped another ace

Ten thousand souls was the opening bid
And it soon went up to fifty nine
But the Lord didn't see what the Devil did
And he said that suits me fine
I'll raise you high to a hundred and five
And forever put an end to your sins
But the Devil let out a mighty shout, my hand wins

And I said Lord, oh Lord, you let him win
The sun is down and the night is riding in
That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line
Oh Lord, don't let him win

Well that Spanish train still runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville
And at dead of night the whistle blows
And people fear she's running still

And far away in some recess
The Lord and the Devil are now playing chess
The Devil still cheats and wins more souls
And as for the Lord, well, he's just doing his best

And I said Lord, oh Lord, you've got to win
The sun is down and the night is riding in

That train is still on time, oh my soul is on the line
Oh Lord, you've got to win

Overall Meaning

The song "Spanish Train" by Chris de Burgh is a tale of a game of poker played between the Devil and the Lord, with the fate of ten thousand souls at stake. The song's opening sets the scene of a train that is said to carry the souls of dead people between Guadalquivir and old Saville. The train runs at dead of night, and its whistle can be heard by people who lock their doors and usher their children to sleep, fearing the souls of the dead fill the train ten thousand deep. The song then introduces a railwayman who lays dying with his family by his side. Above his bed is the Devil, who is waiting for the dead. The Lord appears and commands the Devil to leave, but the Devil challenges the Lord to a game of poker to determine who gets the man's soul. The rest of the song describes the tense game of poker and how the Devil cheats to win his prize.

The song raises the theme of good versus evil and the power of fate. The poker game presents a test of faith, with the Lord representing good and the Devil representing evil. The Devil's triumph over the Lord offers a cynical view of life, where even God can be outmatched. The lyrics of the song are vivid, and the narrative is suspenseful, introducing the listener to a story that is emotionally engaging. The song has an undertone of sorrow and doom, resonating with the idea that some forces are beyond human control.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a Spanish train that runs between Guadalquivir and old Saville
There is a train that runs through Spain between two cities named Guadalquivir and old Seville.

And at dead of night the whistle blows And people hear she's running still
At night, the train's whistle sounds and people believe that the train is still running.

And then they hush their children back to sleep Lock the doors, upstairs they creep For it is said that the souls of the dead Fill that train ten thousand deep
People quiet their children and lock their doors, for it is rumored that the souls of ten thousand deceased individuals fill the train that passes by.

Well a railwayman lay dying with his people by his side His family were crying, knelt in prayer before he died But above his bed just a waiting for the dead Was the Devil with a twinkle in his eye Well God's not around and look what I've found, this one's mine
A railway worker was dying with his family nearby, crying and praying as he passed. The Devil was present, waiting for the man's soul, taking advantage of God's absence.

Just then the Lord himself appeared in a blinding flash of light And shouted at the Devil, get thee hence to endless night But the Devil just grinned and said I may have sinned But there's no need to push me around I got him first so you can do your worst He's going underground
God appeared and ordered the Devil to leave, but the Devil smugly replied that he already had the struggling man's soul, so there was no point in further punishment, as he was already damned.

But I think I'll give you one more chance Said the Devil with a smile So throw away that stupid lance It's really not your style Joker is the name, poker is the game We'll play right here on this bed And then we'll bet for the biggest stakes yet The souls of the dead
The Devil decided to gamble with God, giving him a chance to win the man's soul back, but with much higher stakes: the souls of many, many dead individuals.

And I said look out, Lord, He's going to win The sun is down and the night is riding in That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line Oh Lord, He's going to win
The singer warns God that the Devil might win, as the train is on time and many souls are at risk.

Well the railwayman he cut the cards And he dealt them each a hand of five And for the Lord, he was praying hard Or that train he'd have to drive Well the Devil he had three aces and a king And the Lord, he was running for a straight He had the queen and the knave and nine and ten of spades All he needed was the eight
The railwayman dealt cards to both God and the Devil, with God praying that he would not have to drive the train. The Devil had a great hand, but God had a chance to win with cards needed for a straight.

And then the Lord he called for one more card But he drew the diamond eight And the Devil said to the son of God I believe you've got it straight So deal me one for the time has come To see who'll be the king of this place But as he spoke, from beneath his cloak He slipped another ace
God drew a card and got the eight of diamonds, completing his straight. However, the Devil snuck another ace from his cloak, and both players prepared to reveal their hands to determine the winner.

Ten thousand souls was the opening bid And it soon went up to fifty nine But the Lord didn't see what the Devil did And he said that suits me fine I'll raise you high to a hundred and five And forever put an end to your sins But the Devil let out a mighty shout, my hand wins
The opening bid for the souls on the line was ten thousand, which quickly escalated to fifty-nine. But God did not notice the Devil cheating and raised him anyway to a hundred and five souls. Unfortunately, the Devil's hand won, and he claimed the souls.

And I said Lord, oh Lord, you let him win The sun is down and the night is riding in That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line Oh Lord, don't let him win
The singer pleads with God not to let the Devil win, as the train is still passing and many souls are still at risk.

Well that Spanish train still runs between Guadalquivir and old Saville And at dead of night the whistle blows And people fear she's running still
The Spanish train is still running, and people fear it's still carrying the souls of the dead.

And far away in some recess The Lord and the Devil are now playing chess The Devil still cheats and wins more souls And as for the Lord, well, he's just doing his best
God and the Devil are now playing chess, with the Devil still cheating and claiming the souls of people, while God is trying to prevent it from happening as much as possible.

And I said Lord, oh Lord, you've got to win The sun is down and the night is riding in That train is still on time, oh my soul is on the line Oh Lord, you've got to win
The singer again pleads with God to win the ongoing game of chess with the Devil and prevent more souls from being claimed. The train is still running, and the time is ticking for everyone on board.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS DE BURGH

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

No Related Genres

More Genres

No Artists Found

More Artists Load All

No Albums Found

No Tracks Found

PT6M

03This Song For You4:14

04Patricia The Stripper4:21

05A Spaceman Came Travelling4:03

10Just Another Poor Boy4:46

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@roxannenel4690

2y↑46

Lyrics 🎂

There's a Spanish train that runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville
And at dead of night the whistle blows
And people hear she's running still
And then they hush their children back to sleep
Lock the doors, upstairs they creep
For it is said that the souls of the dead
Fill that train ten thousand deep
Well a railwayman lay dying with his people by his side
His family were crying, knelt in prayer before he died
But above his bed just a waiting for the dead
Was the Devil with a twinkle in his eye
Well God's not around and look what I've found, this one's mine
Just then the Lord himself appeared in a blinding flash of light
And shouted at the Devil, get thee hence to endless night
But the Devil just grinned and said I may have sinned
But there's no need to push me around
I got him first so you can do your worst
He's going underground
But I think I'll give you one more chance
Said the Devil with a smile
So throw away that stupid lance
It's really not your style
Joker is the name, poker is the game
We'll play right here on this bed
And then we'll bet for the biggest stakes yet
The souls of the dead
And I said look out, Lord, He's going to win
The sun is down and the night is riding in
That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line
Oh Lord, He's going to win
Well the railwayman he cut the cards
And he dealt them each a hand of five
And for the Lord, he was praying hard
Or that train he'd have to drive
Well the Devil he had three aces and a king
And the Lord, he was running for a straight
He had the queen and the knave and nine and ten of spades
All he needed was the eight
And then the Lord he called for one more card
But he drew the diamond eight
And the Devil said to the son of God
I believe you've got it straight
So deal me one for the time has come
To see who'll be the king of this place
But as he spoke, from beneath his cloak
He slipped another ace
Ten thousand souls was the opening bid
And it soon went up to fifty nine
But the Lord didn't see what the Devil did
And he said that suits me fine
I'll raise you high to a hundred and five
And forever put an end to your sins
But the Devil let out a mighty shout, my hand wins
And I said Lord, oh Lord, you let him win
The sun is down and the night is riding in
That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line
Oh Lord, don't let him win
Well that Spanish train still runs between
Guadalquivir and old Saville
And at dead of night the whistle blows
And people fear she's running still
And far away in some recess
The Lord and the Devil are now playing chess
The Devil still cheats and wins more souls
And as for the Lord, well, he's just doing his best
And I said Lord, oh Lord, you've got to win
The sun is down and the night is riding in
That train is still on time, oh my soul is on the line
Oh Lord, you've got to win

All comments from YouTube:

@Kopite91LFC

12y↑421

I'm 20 now and haven't listened to this song in about 12 years. But when I was 8 I thought this was the greatest piece of music ever written. I don't know what made me remember this to search for it and now I'm thinking either I was very strange liking this song so much, or, I was the coolest 8 year old on the playground.

@johnbrodie77

3y↑6

I had to listen to it about 4 times now I play it till it gets to me and that is hours later love it lol

@johnicushatch

3y↑9

I am 29 so I am assuming you are the same age now and I have the same story lol. I loved this song everytime my mom played it in the car.

@WizzardJC

3y↑5

@@johnicushatch 28 myself so very similar to you two, must have been odd kids or cool, I think a bit of both tbh

@narrakasa81194

3y↑6

This is an epic song I too loved it as a child. Now as an adult I appreciate the words.

@mehdikohan86

❤❤❤

58 More Replies...

@peterdonaghey4335

16w↑9

I first saw CdeB nearly 40 years ago and his concerts are still some of the best live concerts ive ever been at. Spanish Train was one of the first songs that got me hooked. Brilliant storyteller.

@theking-kh2wc

1y↑13

This masterpiece should have over a billion likes

@jimoconnell9870

3y↑18

I grew up in Dublin listening to this genius, a brilliant song writer and amazing in concert, this was my favourite and one of the first albums I ever bought, terrific memories, Jim o'connell

@patherlihy3670

36w↑3

I remember this song from 40 yrs ago and it was fantastic ,still listen to it

@associatedblacksheepandmisfits

1y↑8

Still know all the words from the 70's ! Shows how much it stuck back then !! As good as ever. Cheers Chris ❤

@davidjollymore4578

1y↑12

I listened to this for the first time in the late 1970's. I have listened to his ballads ever since. Hi is one of the best story tellers of all time.

@JonnaBearNI

13y↑91

This song makes all the hair on my arms and neck stand up. This is one of the mine spine chilling ballads I will probably hear in my life You have no idea how glad I am that found it

@sandrablackburn4583

1y↑4

This song along with ...other ghost stories..is great

@MsMtheory

22w

❤

@BM-jy6cb

42w↑4

Spanish Train and other stories is a fantastic album. I loved Spanish Train itself when it came out and it still makes my hairs stand on end all these years later. One of the great mysteries of life is how he then went on to write - and become so remembered for - the truly dreadful "Lady in Red"!

@user-cl9mg4qn3f

Moonlight and vodka
In a country churchyard and so many more Don't pay the ferryman. Si great ❤❤❤

@Casperrification

12y↑30

This is one of the most amazing songs ever written, in my opinion. I remember being five and watching a video tape of a Chris De Burgh concert that my dad had. This song, Lonely Sky, Lady in Red, Ferryman, and Patricia the Stripper being the songs that stuck out and that I remember to this day. Patricia the Stripper is such a great, funny song, too!

@candelariarodriguezbento5966

33w

I love this song and video and the Ferry Mam the are Great

@Kill3r360

4y↑313

Beginning of 2020 and still loving this song 😍

@maxibot

4y↑7

Kill3r360 heard this song 5 days ago. Love it

@nps2512

4y↑9

Been listening to it since the 80s and it still amazes me

@misteedukart6555

4y↑7

Never has this song held more meaning then it does now

@tavernmancer

4y↑6

The way 2020 is going the song seems pretty accurate

@maxibot

tavernmancer ye i hear that, jokers definitely the name in this pandemic eh xD

34 More Replies...

@eileenkelly4760

5y↑18

Amazing lyrics. De Burgh was a genius with this song.

@ericdevillers5978

5y↑1

People still listen to songs. Tks a lot for loving him and his wonderful music and lyrics

@narrakasa81194

3y↑10

I'm 38 and I've always loved this song even as a child. But now as an adult, late at night when I hear about a mile away the local train going past it sends serious shivers down my spine.

@SanCoop

13y↑8

First time I heard this was when I was 17. My boyfriend at the time (I still love you Patrick Timinski) had the album. We had been out, got back to his place, had some food then turned the lights low, laid down on the floor, close to one another, closed our eyes and pictured the whole thing - the closest I ever felt to anyone. We are still connected. Special, undying memories! Just so very real.

@lucyrequier8212

3y↑5

Its September 2021. I got told to listen to this by a person my neighbour, a good person but maybe not a friend as such. It's very good. Sounds like a dark musical, even tho I dont like musicals (apart from a few I loved as a kid). I'm 32, recovering from drugs, I lost my husband of 13 years tragically, we were so so so very close (couldn't spend a day apart, barely a few hours, when we worked we called eachother hourly; love at first sight and passion til the end. We were at our est when drug free.. we were so happy when healthy), my dad (cancer) and my grandad (sickness too) all in 6months of eachother. I lost every man in my life.... I got clean yo make all this matter, cried and cried... tried and tried.
This song feels real and good. Thank you Eddie for sending it to me. Hope everyone else enjoys it.

@southlondonlad9144

1y↑13

3:30 that part is so tense. Nobody can tell this story like Chris De Burgh, so emotional and strong.

@saskman1950

4y↑3

My wife and I saw Chris live October 1981...our auditorium holds about 2500. Needless to say we all had great seats. Such an excellent performance. I've been a fan forever. My kids now listen to him...His story telling never gets old.

@thomasmorgan9365

50w↑11

Such a wonderfully powerful song. The imagery is unbelievable!!! Brilliant video as well.

@11virgin

9y↑56

im not a religious person at all but i grew up to this song playing in my dads car all the time, along with the devil went down to Georgia. So i love these songs especially this one

@brianstimpson9772

35w↑1

2023! Love this song. Favorite by far. Bin a fan for 10 yrs plus!!

@paulagwhyte1720

5y↑9

Oh, I love this song so much! My first concert ever. Ottawa, Ontario. Saw him twice. Had all of his albums!

@ACM4231

5y↑1

Paula G Whyte
I saw him in Montreal few months ago , it was awesome 😎

@randomnstoned966

5y↑20

The feeling when you re-find this song 👌🏽

@candicechantelleforrest3731

My dad used to play this when I was young. It always stuck me, not sure why ❤

@CawfeeBear

10y↑30

Haven't heard this song in over 20 years and I still remember all of the lyrics... it's like the magic of Chris' storytelling was burned into my brain!

@colinblight9563

same bro, im 32 now

@elliekhalili7529

Haha same! Good old brain!

@colinblight9563

your hot::))

@Skipskabriarius

got to love Youtube

@Kristiemiller1969

9y↑15

This man is so underrated on the United States. I am an American and was introduced to the music of Chris DeBurgh by an Irishman and have not looked back. Would love to travel to the U.K. to see him in concert!

@Kristiemiller1969

It should have been IN the United States lol

@olgamurphy769

5y↑1

Should have been travelled to Ireland to see him in concert
If you travelled to the UK to see him you propably would have missed the concert as the UK is a different country

@peterwalsh254

I guess they still don't teach you in the US of A that Ireland (where Chris from) is not in the UK. We are an independent country and proud of it.

@WhatChaMaCalum

@@peterwalsh254 Independent my ass you can't be an EU member state and consider yourself an independent nation... But don't worry I'm sure when whole rotten thing falls a part and you come begging cap in hand we'll let you back a united British Isles the way it should be.

@wgodfrey088

7y↑21

The lyrics are just brilliant in this song. Genius. 👌

@archielawrie7973

william godfrey I agree

@Argos-xb8ek

3y↑5

First time I've ever heard of this guy and I'm blown away this guy is awesome.

@benvasilinda9729

U never heard the song The Lady In Red? It’s one of the best love songs of all time.

@zoe-rm1bw

A spaceship came travelling, my favourite of his.
This still gives me goosebumps!

@ryanmoen6239

Im 41. My mom in the 80s would rock this wasted at wild times of night. She’d be alone and would give it her all. To this this day (she’s past now) I don’t know what made her FEEL so emotional to this song. But now living with MY life’s story. I think I understand. I seek this song years later to appreciate and understand just living in a moment with music. Such a great nostalgic track.

@petrakhaldoun-schweiker6763

5y↑6

I have heard that song for the first time back in 1986, when I started senior high school in Germany. Our English teacher brought us some songs with lyrics like a quiz to fill in the missing word. I will never forget that. To this day I love the english language so much and this song is always with me on my phone.

@WeegieBhoy1888

2y↑3

I introduced this song to both my sons when they were really little kids and they both still love it today as both are adults in their 20s and 30s. One of the best songs ever written.

@XYNOMOR

1y↑2

1 word for this. nostalgic

@LESTATTEVMP

3y↑27

2021 and still I feel chills in my spine, song is amazing his voice so strong, another poor boy also a great song from this album and the one that always makes me smile .. Im going home ❣️

@fireshiata

8y↑13

...what's staggeringly unbelievable is that this song DOES NOT appear on his 2cd Greatest Hits album. This is the song that made me start listening to Chris de Burgh in the first place; that great album, with "Spanish Train", "Lonely Sky", "This Song For You", "Patricia the Stripper", and "A Spaceman Came Travelling" as the first five songs! Doesn't get any better. Thanks, Chris, for your entire body of work.

@kstormgeistgem461

I actually had this on one of those huge old original vinyls back before they because a retro fad. I had this and a couple others of his albums. House fire ate them though dammit. I was actually more upset about losing my music in the damned thing than any of my other possessions. Records, cassette tapes and the player... Gone. They were even in their original sleeves, complete with the awesome jacket art they had back in the day.

@Visionery1

11w

All the songs you mentioned are excellent, then his style changed and he came up with "Lady in Red" and subsequent songs. I prefer the 'old' Chris de Burgh.

@eileenkelly4760

4y↑5

Best song of his. What a storyteller! Amazing song and lyrics.

@Afuzul

2y↑2

This is a fabulous tune and many of his supporters haven’t heard it.i think this is one of his best.
What wonderful human being he is and i hope he gets more recognition because he surely deserve much more.

@laurenemmashirley7519

27w↑1

Its 2023, and this still makes me feel happy, its a song my grandad played while i was baby, so 19 years later y still remreber every single lycris, i do live in Spain, so every single one of my friends never actually understood why i always liked this song, i dont normally listen to the song all the time, but when i get the chance, it always makes me feel nice and warm for the moments i had in the car with my grandad, we dont go out as much now, but when i get the chance to drive him around, its always on my playlist.

@mikeheatherson2854

4y↑3

My grandpa would always play this for me in his 78 camaro. Whenever I use to ride with him in the mountains or on the highway he had chris de burg playing on tape. He passed away after a heart attack when they called him to tell him the Camaro is totaled 23 years ago shortly after it was stolen.

@008mik

13y↑4

"SPANISH TRAIN AND OTHER STORIES" One of the greatest albums ever made. A Rembrandt with out a doubt !

@briainkelly7821

2y↑2

I love that everyone is saying they remember this playing in the car when they were kids. Exact same with me. I'm 27 now; this and A Boy Named Sue are the two songs I first have clear memories of listening to when I was a kid, on cassette in the car.

@gachahuntr9254

A boy named sue, Jhonny cash. Thank you for reminding me of that song, I haven't heard it in years

@djmikio

2y↑2

If you didn't grow up in the 70s you probably don't know this amazing album. Future generations mostly slept on it.

@xd_vera5599

2y↑1

Im literally 13 and i found this and its a banger and ive been listening to older music bc i dont really like newer music

@timesiick

6y↑6

When I was younger, our family would take these 4 hour car trips 4 times a year to my grandparent’s house. My dad had a CD he made, and I couldn’t tel you what any of the other songs on the CD were aside from this one, but somehow.. after 7 years of not listening to the CD after it broke...
I STILL HAVE THIS GOD DAMN SONG MEMORIZED

@alankirk1952

I'm 61, I seen Chris De Burgh in concert at the Liverpool Garden Festival with my then partnrer back in 1985. I'm still waiting for a better lyrical song and sound to come my way. It's got everything this old hippie needs😀🤣🤣🤣👍

@HartHendrix

8y↑31

Listened to this while tripping a few days ago. Simply amazing!

@comettamer

Great song to listen to while high.

@bcuzz109

Lsd, psilocybin, or DMT?

@myowndrum286

I have been an avid Chris De Burgh fan since '74 and have had the pleasure of going to his concerts three times over the years! My favorites will always be Old Friend, The Painter and Patricia the Stripper! Underrated storytelling musician for sure! I've been leaving comments to some of the young people who do 'reaction' videos to check him out, but so far none have... They don't know what they're missing! I clean house to Patricia! I have a very clean, sexy home..haha!

@jimdonnelly6996

10y↑11

I seen this guy in 1974 in Glasgow the city halls, where he was support act to a band called Supertramp. He was brilliant then.

@chrisbutcher3906

9y↑3

I saw Chris open for Supertramp in Ottawa,Ontario Canada in 1976. Bought his album the next day.

@LexNatural

chris butcher And now he's coming back to Ottawa. This is what brought me here because I remember hearing this song as a kid and it was pretty trippy.

@user-cl9mg4qn3f

Saw him as support act to Supertramp in Manchester loved him ever since. Seen him 4 times. Shame about Lady in Red 😢

@saranile276

8y↑10

brings back memories. . this was Chris at his best !!

@thekickingmule

3y↑3

I must have first heard this about 30 years ago and it used to scare me, thinking there was a train. It didn't help that steam trains run in the town I grew up in! Listening to it now and it still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up!

@shughy1

4y↑2

A true craftsman of the lost art of song writing and story telling.

@tommymorgan73

2y↑2

Such a breathtaking, the storytelling, the imagery and the emotion!! Unbelievable!

@blackpppp

13y↑4

Goose bumps are inevitable while listening to this.

@DonavanMcGregor

That's for sure, gives me goosebumps everytime

@bryanjeske6856

8y↑14

Excellent video - sends shivers down my spine !!! Chris deBurgh is a great story-teller - love his songs !!!

@annettem1730

9y↑1

great story and wonderful song Chris tells it so well......please pray we are all saved

@annettem1730

Thanks brother he died from from negligence

@Dominic-Gecko235

What a great song! ❤❤❤❤❤

@freeflaminginfinite917

8y↑29

Damn man, its been about a decade since I last heard this, and it just randomly popped into my head. Only way to get it out is hear it again!

@Maldracai

8y↑1

Ha! Same here. About 15 years maybe. Just popped out of nowhere.

@alexandrupanica6610

6y↑1

Apparently it does that. Have been like 8 years since I haven't heard it and one day BOOM, my mouth started shouting out of nowhere: And I said "Lord, oh Lord, you've got to win,
The sun is down and the night is riding in,
That train is still on time, oh my soul is on the line,
Oh Lord, you've got to win..."

@davehagerty100

13y↑3

Goosebumps is right!! One of the best songs ever penned and a fucking kickass slideshow!! Saw this genious in concert and at the airport the next day. He'll always remain one of my heroes.

@gunblade250

2y↑1

We only had a handful of tapes in the car when I was a kid. This was one of the. I’m 38 now and sing this for my daughter.

@CurlyAnocas

3w↑1

Thanks MAL for leading me to this song

@CoffinDodger143

3w↑1

me and you both

@roxannenel4690

2y↑46

@davidharkin8554

2y↑4

Writhing in.....

@notanumber1311

1y↑2

*Seville
(Although Saville might be appropriate given the theme of the song)

@liammccann2447

Why?

@notanumber1311

@@liammccann2447 why what?

@liammccann2447

@@notanumber1311 why type out all the lyrics when we can clearly hear them?

2 More Replies...

@iamtraviss

9y↑3

grew up listening to this on road trips with the parents and now it's one of those songs i have to listen to.

@edwinbabajanians4328

4y↑2

Thumbs down? Are you kidding me? Still by far one of the best

@trevorfarr529

1y↑1

Forgotten how great that song was

@jakesaves5874

5y↑3

i love it. This song is so good its just phenomenal and im really happy that i found it again. Thats art more i have not to say than million thanks to Chris De Burgh. Nothing i know can beat this song and i know lots.

Well, hes just doing his beeest .. and i say LORD, OH LORD YOUVE GOT TO WIN
.. LOVE .

@retreatbookings1636

6y↑3

Ol' Chris wrote some real gems...!

@Sconnieification

2y↑1

How relevant is this now. I remember this song in high school

@GoldenAfroZZ

It's a song about the inherent danger of saving a soul, metaphorically or not, this is not ever going to be "irrelevant".

Really is a timeless song, that could be applied to both modern and ancient times.

I as an agnostic will view it one way, and my catholic father will view it another, but nonetheless we can all understand trying to save one of our own children no matter the cost, no matter the irony, we will alwyas bet everything to save that one child

great song ty dad for showing me lolol

@derekjonesable

11y↑1

For me this came off his best album story telling style album Spanish train and other stories It was brilliant to hear this again !.

@eugenemorice8545

6y↑4

I remember Anne Nightingale playing this on Sunday afternoons back at the end of the 70's. Although this guy went too far down the Daniel O'Donnell route later on early stuff like this and Patricia the Stripper were brilliant. Loved this. Found it and listened to it for the first time in 35 years.

@MrWackywilson

11y↑5

this song has so much hidden meaning within the words...its, well.....im sure you all know. Great tune

@elid3906

‼️OCTOBER 21ST 2021‼️
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY NEPHEW CHRISTOPHER 😭 TODAY WOULD HAVE BEEN HIS BIRTHDAY ❤️💋
I PLAYED THIS ALBUM FOR HIM EVERY TIME I BABYSAT HIM‼️I MISS YOU💋💋

@veitchimages

3y↑1

I'm here, 5th February 2021.... Load shedding, welcome to South Africa...

@jozephinaavdisho5097

3y↑4

I remember this, it is so meaningful song and I loved to listen it all the time, one of my favorites.

@DiarmuidK9

12y↑3

For some reason , Chris always sends shivers through me. Every song he sings makes me shiver to the bone.

@silviachrissieklein7522

44w

I´m 60 years, when I was 18 years, Chris de Burgh wrote this song....I was in this time in Guadelqiviere and old sevilla, but now. with 60 years, after so much problems and pain, I know excatly....it is absolutly true, it is real...the fight between the devil and god, and the devil gets more souls ....now, at the moment, the devil is here....🙏✝please🙏holy God, holy father, holy jesus christus....🙏please, protect me from the devils around my home.....🙏😭😭😥✝

@agentcocacola3729

17w↑1

This song is fuuuuckinggggggggg crazy WTF MY favorite song all time

@roflimjokes

8y↑7

my crazy ass grade one teacher made our class recite this song at a school assembly. needless to say, she no longer works there.
anyhow she had great taste in music and this is a fucking badass song.. still brings shivers up my spine weather im 7 or 21

@BrodyYYC

5y↑9

When I was little I always wanted to listen to this in the car so my dad would have to keep rewinding the tape :)

@pavfil

1y↑2

Τέμπη 1/3/2023 RIP! Lord 🙏 you've got to win!

@jeanbrown2351

11w

just amazing i really love this song heard it many years ago when i was young

@GeneralInformatique

12y↑4

I can't stop listening/watching this tune. De Burgh is an awesome artist. Spanish Train is definitely his best, in my opinion. Thanks for the personal touch, the images are wisely chosen, they are a perfect fit to the song.

@grainnekelly8056

4y↑5

One of my all time favourites...still 🤗

@myview5840

Me 3

@bernicecaletti7045

In 1978 I saw Chris De Burgh in Calgary Alberta with Supper Tramp at McMahon stadium he was the back up band for Supertramp it was unbelievable I was 17 years old I took my little sister she must of only 12 or 13 years old it was unbelievable now I'm 60 Years old In her 40s and she still remember it like it was yesterday what a beautiful day it was

@SondreGrneng

this song... GOD DAMN ITS SO GOOD. I cant even express the level of excitement I get from listening to it.

@davidcanavan6974

david

@simoncarruthers2660

8y↑225

"AND HE SAID.... "Play the best song in the world... or I'll eat your souls..."

@simoncarruthers2660

8y↑5

+Ockert Smuts egads... it's a trilogy!

@SimonJohnOwen

8y↑20

But it wasn't the best song in the world, it was just a Tribute

@orcatransient

6y↑2

I literally went from Best Song in The World to this on a drunken YouTube dive.

@TheGregRoxx

Ha! I knew it!

@craigluscombe3310

AND WE EACH SAID.....OK!

9 More Replies...

@andrewb76

5y↑3

Still such an amazing song!

@the5thwiggle868

8y↑2

My Muslim parents played this in the car and now I'm an atheist and still enjoy this. Chris de Burg is for everyone.

@xelio9050

+The 5th Wiggle Dude! Im a muslim and my parents bought his album and played this song in the CAR! AND NOW i was looking for it and FOUND IT and you have like same thing xD

@candelariarodriguezbento5966

33w↑1

I live this song and the video and the Ferry Man my preferit

@exploringvideos

3y↑5

It’s 2021 and I am still listening to this song. I love it 🥰

@LIVERPOOLGIRL42

11y↑4

i grew up listening to this music beacuse he was my mums favorite, it brings back good memories, they dont make music like this no more... its a beautiful song

@bluelemon4363

3y↑2

I discovered this yesterday and I just keep on listening to it all the time. So good!

@paulgrech4210

1986. A platoon mate of mine introduced me to Chris de Burgh, I - very wrongly - thought this was the best music ever. I had 10 or 12 of his albums (probably more) and spent many hours irritating half my platoon with (the acquired taste of) Chris de Burgh. But I still often revisit his music, with inevitable fondness.

@voyagemedia8965

10y↑9

one of his best songs all time - but do not forget "the road of freedom"!

@OrgasmicPotatoe

11y↑8

This song sends chills down my spine. Anyone knows more Chris DeBurgh songs in that style. I'm not too fond of his softer songs, but this and the Ferryman are great !

@canesno1fan

9y↑1

There's photos of me and my parents with this guy and his wife at their home in Ireland with me as a bub. Apparently the nicest people you could hope to meet. Love the music

@michellelindsay154

10w

I acted in a video to this song in college for film school. I played the grieving wife. Will never forget this song.

@justagirlyouusedtoknow4381

5y↑19

Still a brilliant song in 2019

@lorigamble9496

8y↑40

My great Aunty dated Chris de burgh before he was well known for his music

@D10RC

6y↑1

Lori Gamble was she the girl who he was meant to have written Lady in red for when all the media found out.

@progtoeternity

5y↑1

Was she possibly the "Girl with April in her Eyes" ?

@chrisjohnson8218

5y↑5

You need to cut down on the drugs. My dog dated lassie lol

@highpitwilma

5y↑4

@@chrisjohnson8218 Hmm....why the sarcasm Mate...he is just a bloke...not a god!....I'm an ex-coalminer,but my Son is a record Producer in London...has credits on famous albums, over the last thirty odd years in the music recording business...so what?All these stars are just ordinary folks off-stage,and no reason why Lori's Great Aunt shouldn't have dated Chris...loads of lasses would have....you need to come down mate and live in the real world without dope...cos dope just turns you into a bigger dope![..so I hear...!]

@chrisjohnson8218

@@highpitwilma my dog really did date lazzie too

3 More Replies...

@ilovemydog6847

4y↑2

his album has been a family favourite since it came out in 1975. My favourite track has to be the Tower. It's hard to listen to it with out a lump in your throat at the end.