Their first album, Microclimat, came out on the 28th of April, 2006. Its success convinced the band to further pursue their musical career as they started touring with other groups such as Saïan Supa Crew and Groundation.
Last Train
Danakil Lyrics
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I took the last train
Did it leave from my brain
I took the last train
And I crossed under the rain
I took the last train
No it didn’t leave from my brain
Destroying these Babylone chain
Oh it was just to escape to this new team of policemen
Cause I was walking down
And they would should I down
Because I was simply smoking my join
Impossible to live in peace in my town
They can’t remember
That we burn their laws
They told me to come with their big jaws
So Wayan Balik had given the first kick
Then run and run from this tricky trick
Refrain
I feel the negative vibe
They all got the same vice
But when will they realize
Nobody can stop we rise
No matter if he tries
He will be the first to cry
Life should be free from the rules
I would like
To see my children far from these fools
That’s why I’m gonna leave now, that’s why we gonna leave now…
Refrain
The song "Last Train" by Danakil tells the story of someone in a state of frustration, feeling disgusted with the society and the hypocritical laws that govern it. The first verse talks about the singer taking the last train in order to escape, disrupting the chains of Babylon that had been holding him down. In the second verse, the singer recounts the story of police officers harassing him and threatening to shoot him, simply because he was smoking a joint. This leads to a sense of disillusionment with the system, and prompts him to leave the town and seek a better life for himself and his children.
The chorus reiterates the frustration and negative energy that the singer feels, while also acknowledging the unity and strength of those who refuse to be held down by the systemic oppression. The song is a call to action, urging people to rise up against the oppressive forces in society, to create a world where everyone can be truly free.
Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the struggle against oppression, and the indomitable spirit of those who fight for their freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I took the last train
I left on the final train available
Did it leave from my brain
Did I imagine it or was it real?
And I crossed under the rain
I braved the weather to leave
No it didn’t leave from my brain
No, it wasn't just a fantasy
Destroying these Babylone chain
Breaking free from Babylonian oppression
Oh it was just to escape to this new team of policemen
I needed to flee from the new police force
Cause I was walking down
Simply because I was walking down the street
And they would should I down
And they threatened to shoot me down
Because I was simply smoking my join
Because I was smoking marijuana
Impossible to live in peace in my town
It's impossible to live in peace where I come from
They can’t remember
They don't recall
That we burn their laws
We reject their laws
They told me to come with their big jaws
They ordered me to come with force
So Wayan Balik had given the first kick
Wayan Balik started the fight
Then run and run from this tricky trick
Then we fled from this deceitful act
I feel the negative vibe
I sense negativity around me
They all got the same vice
They all have the same bad habit
But when will they realize
But when will they understand
Nobody can stop we rise
No one can stop our growth
No matter if he tries
Even if they try
He will be the first to cry
They'll be the first to feel the pain
Life should be free from the rules
Life ought to be free from restrictions
I would like
I desire
To see my children far from these fools
To keep my kids away from these foolish people
That’s why I’m gonna leave now, that’s why we gonna leave now…
That's why I'm leaving now, that's why we're leaving now
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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