When My Train Pulls In
GaryClarkJr Lyrics
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Everywhere I go I keep seeing the same old things
And I can't take it no more
I would leave this town
But I, I ain't got no where else to go now
Wake up in the morning to more bad news
And I sometimes I feel like I was born to lose
Gonna catch the next train
And I move on down the line
But I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
Well I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
I know my time ain't long
And I can't live this life again
Walking down the street you might wanna cross a smiling face
But they'll stab you in the back as soon as you turn, walk away
Oh Lord, it's bringing me down, yeah
If things don't change around here
Ain't no use in my hanging 'round
But I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
But I'll be ready now, yeah, yeah
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
I know my time ain't long
And I, I can't live this life again, oh no
Gary Clark Jr's "When My Train Pulls In" is a song about the frustrations of feeling trapped and stagnant in life. The first verse sets the scene for the feeling of monotony - every day feels the same, and he can't escape the same old things he keeps seeing. The singer wants to leave but feels stuck, with nowhere else to go. The second verse takes a darker turn, with the singer waking up to bad news and feeling like they were "born to lose". It's all becoming too much – he's being driven out of his mind.
The chorus reveals the singer's plan to escape, to catch the next train and move on down the line. He'll be ready when his train pulls in, and his time ain't long – he can't live this life again. The final verse touches on the theme of betrayal – even a smiling face might be hiding something dark, ready to stab you in the back. The singer resolves that if things don't change, there's no use in hanging around. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, representing a glimmer of hope for the singer and the possibility of escape: he'll be ready when his train pulls in.
In summary, "When My Train Pulls In" is a song that conveys the feeling of being trapped and the desire for escape. The singer is tired of the monotony and setbacks life keeps throwing at him, and he wants to move on to something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday nothing seems to change
Every day feels like a monotonous existence
Everywhere I go I keep seeing the same old things
Every place I visit feels the same, with no sense of newness
And I can't take it no more
I feel overwhelmed and exhausted with my current situation
I would leave this town
If I could, I would leave this place that drains me
But I, I ain't got no where else to go now
Unfortunately, I have no viable options for relocation at this moment
Wake up in the morning to more bad news
I can't catch a break, as I receive negative information at the start of my day
And I sometimes I feel like I was born to lose
I have a sense of innate failure that just won't shake
It's driving me out of my mind
I feel like I'm losing my sanity under these circumstances
Gonna catch the next train
I'll take the next opportunity I get to leave this place
And I move on down the line
I'll keep moving, hoping to find a better situation
But I'll be ready now
I'm determined to make the most of any chance I get
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
I'll be prepared to seize any opportunity that comes my way
Well I'll be ready now
I won't let anything catch me off guard
I know my time ain't long
I'm aware time is limited, and I can't waste it here
And I can't live this life again
I don't want to repeat the same mistakes or experiences twice
Walking down the street you might wanna cross a smiling face
I encounter seemingly friendly people who turn out to be deceptive
But they'll stab you in the back as soon as you turn, walk away
People aren't always what they seem, and I've been betrayed too many times
Oh Lord, it's bringing me down, yeah
My distrust and disillusionment is having a negative impact on me
If things don't change around here
If my surroundings don't improve
Ain't no use in my hanging 'round
There's no point in me staying here any longer
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Nick Reynolds
"When My Train Pulls In"
Everyday nothing seems to change
Everywhere I go I keep seeing the same old things and I
I can't take it no more
Oh, I would leave this town
But I ain't got no where else to go
Wake up in the morning to more, more bad news and I
Sometimes I feel like I was born to lose and I
It's driving me out of my mind
Gonna catch the next train and I
And move on down the line
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
I know my time ain't long around here and I
I can't live this life again
Walking down the street you might wanna cross a smiling face
But they'll stab you in the back as soon as you turn and walk away and I
Oh Lord, it's bringing me down
If things don't change around here
Ain't no use in my hanging 'round
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
I know my time ain't long around here and I
I can't live this life again
Juan Edu Cruz
Everyday nothing seems to change
Everywhere I go I keep seeing the same old things and I
I can't take it no more
Oh, I would leave this town
But I ain't got no where else to go
Wake up in the morning to more, more bad news and I
Sometimes I feel like I was born to lose and I
It's driving me out of my mind
Gonna catch the next train and I
And move on down the line
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
I know my time ain't long around here and I
I can't live this life again
Walking down the street you might wanna cross a smiling face
But they'll stab you in the back as soon as you turn and walk away and I
Oh Lord, it's bringing me down
If things don't change around here
Ain't no use in my hanging 'round
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
Whoah I'll be ready now
I'll be ready when my train pulls in
I know my time ain't long around here and I
I can't live this life again
innerpowerup
This song summed up my life for the last 5 years. It gave me the drive to change my situation for the better. My train pulled in I got on it and moved 1500 miles and left the only place I'd known for most of my life.
ATM
How's things now?
Anusha Dr
Wishing 2 do the same
LvL3
Good for you make the change Be the change!
Tee w
I just discovered him. I moved from home TN to NYC to Fl. Didn't know anyone but I found myself.
Rai Saulo Lopez Lima
And how are doing today?? Buddy
Clarissa Luppo
God bless this guy's soul for saving blues & rock n' roll
J Smyth
Agreed 🤙✌️👌
JJShi
Agree that he added a new, cool approach to blues and rockn roll... but that genre hasnt gone anywhere. Its been with us all the time :-)
1Parrot1Dove
Agree