Long Dead Train
Cornwell Hugh Lyrics


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Keeping out of trouble
Moving on the double
Got a feeling that this tunnels got an ending soon
Feel like I've been hanging on a lead balloon
Standing to attention
Sitting by the engine
Got to get a uniform to go with the good news
Better even buy some brand new shoes
I just got off a long gone dead train
I've been seeing double
Slipping in the rubble
Got a ticket left to use and I'm not wasting it
I like life and I like tasting it
I just got off a long gone dead train
I just got off a long gone dead train
Sometimes you're gonna have to get lost
Sometimes the dice are already tossed
Don't worry there's no hurry
Somedays there's some love to be found
Some nights you gotta sleep on the ground
Don't worry there's no hurry
I just got off a long gone dead train
I just got off a long gone dead train
I just got off a long gone dead train
Find a little lady
Someone who says maybe
Get some loving for yourself and get it right away




Just make sure you suffer no delay
I just got off a long gone dead train

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cornwell Hugh's song "Long Dead Train" describe a journey of a man who is moving on from the past and hoping for a better future. The repetitive refrain of "I just got off a long gone dead train" suggests that the singer has had a difficult past, but he is ready to move on and leave the train and the past behind. He talks about keeping out of trouble, moving on the double, and standing to attention, suggesting his desire to be focused and disciplined in his approach to life.


The singer also talks about slipping in the rubble and feeling like he's been hanging on a lead balloon, suggesting that his past has been filled with hardships and obstacles. However, he knows that there is an ending in sight and a ticket left to use, suggesting hope and optimism for a better future. In the end, he advises finding someone to love and not delaying in finding happiness.


Overall, "Long Dead Train" is a song about the journey of moving on from the past and seeking a better future. It emphasizes the importance of staying disciplined and focused while not delaying in finding love and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Keeping out of trouble
Trying to live without any trouble


Moving on the double
Moving quickly without wasting any time


Got a feeling that this tunnels got an ending soon
Feeling that the end of the tunnel is near


Feel like I've been hanging on a lead balloon
Feeling like carrying a heavy burden


Standing to attention
Standing up straight, ready for action


Sitting by the engine
Sitting close to the source of power


Got to get a uniform to go with the good news
Need to dress up for something positive that's going to happen


Better even buy some brand new shoes
Need to look good by buying new shoes


I just got off a long gone dead train
Just got out of a bad situation


I've been seeing double
Seeing two of everything due to fatigue or intoxication


Slipping in the rubble
Falling in debris or ruins


Got a ticket left to use and I'm not wasting it
Have an opportunity and planning on taking advantage of it


I like life and I like tasting it
Enjoying life to the fullest


Sometimes you're gonna have to get lost
Sometimes it's necessary to get lost in order to find a way


Sometimes the dice are already tossed
Sometimes fate has already been decided


Don't worry there's no hurry
Take your time, don't rush


Somedays there's some love to be found
Sometimes it's possible to find love unexpectedly


Some nights you gotta sleep on the ground
Sometimes you have to endure rough times before you succeed


Find a little lady
Find a girl who's interested


Someone who says maybe
Someone who might be interested


Get some loving for yourself and get it right away
Get some affection and quickly


Just make sure you suffer no delay
Don't wait too long to take action




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRAIG PARKES, HUGH CORNWELL, SINGER J

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Comments from YouTube:

THE MONGREL KING

Love Hugh and I love The Stranglers. Hugh is one of a kind. No other like him in rock

Zara K

still love this song.

Celtic Warrior

Great song from a great guy!

FP51DPO

great track, I guess I like about a dozen of hugh's solo efforts, One in a Million must be one of his best

Milos S. Aligrudic

Very sorry that Dave is not with us any more... RIP Dave

Nikola Tankosic

Blog i fejsbuk stranica na srpskom i engleskom, koju ja uređujem.

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Milos S. Aligrudic

Good to have this song here Nikola... I love them all although they don't love each other any more lol

nojszeger

the truth that Cornwell is Stranglers alone better, than the others without it :)

Graeme Jackson

I've been a stranglers fan since 1977 and never heard this one. Is it just Hugh or the band as well? What year, album etc?

Aldo Pellizzon

from guilty 1997

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