Long Dead Train
Cornwell Hugh Lyrics
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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'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
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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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
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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