People on a Train
Hilary Scott Lyrics
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The world go by
People on a train do not wonder why
They go near...they go far
Oh my...what a lot of tracks there are
People on a plane watch
The clouds fly past
People on a plane moving
Much too fast
They go high...they go low
Oh my...what a lot of miles they go
People in my life like to walk real slow
People in why life got no place to go
They say hey...come and stay
Oh my...what a lot of love
They give away
But people in this world
Were not built to last
People in a cage going nowhere fast
Do not hear...do not see
Oh my...people keep away from me
But life is beautiful
And time will carry on
And you, you are beautiful
And people...oh my people
Oh my people...it won't be long
In Hilary Scott's song People on a Train, the lyrics portray the different perspectives and attitudes that people have towards life. The people on the train watch the world go by, but they don't wonder why. They are content with going near or far, admiring the numerous tracks before them. However, the people on the plane have a different outlook on life. They are moving much too fast, caught up in the rush of life, and they go high and low, covering countless miles.
The people in the artist's life tend to walk slowly, without any real destination. They have no place to go, yet are generous with their love, always inviting her to stay. Despite the beauty in the world, some people are trapped in their own cages, going nowhere fast. They do not see or hear the world around them, and their negative energy causes them to push people away. But the artist acknowledges the beauty of life and time, and reminds the listener that they are beautiful as well. The song ends with the phrase "oh my people...it won't be long," emphasizing the fleeting nature of life.
Overall, People on a Train illustrates how people have varying perspectives towards life. Some are content with simply observing, some are caught up in the rush, while others are lost and searching. The song reminds us to appreciate the beauty of life and the people around us, but also to acknowledge the challenges that some people face.
Line by Line Meaning
People on a train watch
Observing surroundings while traveling by train
The world go by
Watching the world pass by from the train's window
People on a train do not wonder why
Passengers don't ask about the train's journey or destination
They go near...they go far
Traveling to destinations nearby or far away
Oh my...what a lot of tracks there are
Expressing the expansive railway system
People on a plane watch
Observing surroundings while flying
The clouds fly past
Noticing clouds moving quickly outside the plane
People on a plane moving
Acknowledging the fast speed of the airplane
Much too fast
Traveling at an overwhelming speed
They go high...they go low
Flying at different altitudes
Oh my...what a lot of miles they go
Expressing the vast distances that planes can travel
People in my life like to walk real slow
Describing acquaintances that move slowly through life
People in why life got no place to go
Referring to individuals having no direction in life
They say hey...come and stay
Inviting the artist to settle down and participate in their slow lifestyle
Oh my...what a lot of love
Expressing the abundance of love and kindness in their lives
They give away
Being generous and sharing their love with others
But people in this world
Referring to individuals with a negative attitude towards life
Were not built to last
Acknowledging that life is temporary
People in a cage going nowhere fast
Referring to those in a routine or without a path forward
Do not hear...do not see
Being figuratively blind or deaf to hope or opportunities
Oh my...people keep away from me
The artist's desire to be away from negative influences
But life is beautiful
Referring to the beauty and wonder of life
And time will carry on
Expressing the passing of time and its continuance
And you, you are beautiful
Referring to someone in the artist's life who is beautiful
And people...oh my people
Referring to the people in the artist's life
Oh my people...it won't be long
Implying that time will pass quickly and emphasizing the importance of cherishing moments spent with loved ones
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John Breckenridge
You are one amazing artists Hilary, and this song proves it one more time, it is a fantastic son, well written, well played, well sang, total prefection, amazing lady to know. Thanks for sharing this video Hilary. Can't wait to see You again.