The Train
Harry Belafonte & Nana Mouskouri Lyrics

The lyrics of "The Train" by Harry Belafonte & Nana Mouskouri are rather simple and repetitive, yet carry a certain emotional weight. The song speaks of a train journey, likely in Africa, where a person is leaving a loved one behind. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and longing. The chorus repeats the phrase "Wenyuk'uMbombela, Wenyuk'ekuseni" which translates to "I'm going to Mbombela, I'm going in the morning." The line "Weh bab'uyandishiya" is added at the end of each chorus, which means "and my baby is leaving me."

The verses of the song are very short and consist of only two lines that repeat three times. The first verse says "I'm going to the sea, I'm going in the morning" and the second verse says "I'm going to the mountains, I'm going in the morning." These verses convey a sense of travel and movement, as if the person singing is leaving everything behind to go on a journey with the train.

Overall, "The Train" is a simple song but its simplicity and repetitive nature create a powerful emotional impact. The lyrics and melody go well together to create a mood of sadness and nostalgia.