Happy Train
Cox and the Riot Lyrics


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I see your sun is shining
I wish on every day
I hope she's never blinding
To find your perfect way
Maybe sun is shining
If you need a little rain
Are you happy now?
Are you happy where you stay?

I see your sun is shining
Seems growing every day
Torrid heat can burn
These oppressive thoughts away
Maybe sun is burning
If you need a stormy rain
Are you happy now?
Are you happy where you stay?

Time's the train that never turns away
Push away the unasked questions, never sway
But time's a train can ever change its way
Are you happy now?
Are you happy on your way?

I hope some rain is falling
Will drip upon your mind
I know the weather is chancing
Would not like to see sometimes
Maybe sun is shining
If we need a little rain
Are we happy now?
Are we happy where we stay?

Time's the train that never turns away
Push away the unasked questions, never sway
But time's a train can ever change its way
Are you happy now?
Are you happy now?
Time's the train which brings you on your way




If you're happy now
Don't leave your happy train

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Cox and the Riot's song Happy Train talk about the importance of being content with where you are in life, regardless of the circumstances. The sun symbolizes happiness, and the first stanza talks about how it's important to appreciate the good times and maintain that positivity. However, the second stanza reminds listeners that even when things are tough, it's possible to change one's perspective to find the good in the bad.


The chorus uses a train metaphor to explore the idea of time and how it moves forward regardless of how we feel about it. However, the train can also represent the journey of life, and it's up to us to decide whether we want to be happy along the way. The final stanza expands on this idea by implying that rainy days and uncertain weather are a natural part of life, and it's important to acknowledge those feelings without losing sight of the bigger picture.


Overall, the lyrics in Happy Train are an introspective reflection on the power of perspective and the importance of finding contentment in every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

I see your sun is shining
It looks like everything is going well for you


I wish on every day
I hope every day is a good day for you


I hope she's never blinding
I hope you're not blinded by success or happiness, so much so that you forget what's important


To find your perfect way
To find the path that's right for you


Maybe sun is shining
Perhaps things are going well


If you need a little rain
If things are getting too easy and you need a challenge


Are you happy now?
Are you content with your current situation?


Are you happy where you stay?
Are you happy with where you are in life?


Seems growing every day
It looks like things are getting better and better


Torrid heat can burn
Sometimes things can get too intense and overwhelming


These oppressive thoughts away
These negative thoughts can be pushed away


Maybe sun is burning
Perhaps things are heating up and getting exciting


Time's the train that never turns away
Time keeps moving forward, never stopping


Push away the unasked questions, never sway
Don't let questions in your mind hold you back, keep pushing forward with confidence


But time's a train can ever change its way
No matter how much we try to control our time, unexpected events can still happen


I hope some rain is falling
I hope you face some challenges that will help you grow


Will drip upon your mind
Will help you gain new insights and perspectives


I know the weather is chancing
I know things are always changing and nothing stays the same


Would not like to see sometimes
I wouldn't want to see you caught off guard or unprepared for sudden changes


Are we happy now?
Are we content with our current situation?


Are we happy where we stay?
Are we happy with where we are in life?


Time's the train which brings you on your way
Time is what moves us forward and helps us progress in life


If you're happy now
If you're content with your current situation


Don't leave your happy train
Don't let anything distract you from the path that makes you happy




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