Mystery Train
José Feliciano Lyrics
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Train arrived sixteen coaches long
You know they are bringing my baby
Bringing my baby back home, home, home
Train train rollin' around the bend
Train train rollin' around the bend
Well be careful with my baby
Well. .
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Well, Train arrived sixteen coaches long
Train arrived sixteen coaches long
Well be careful with my baby
And bringing my baby back home again
Hey, hey, . I said train
On this train
I said train
On this train
On this train
On that train
On that train
On that train
On that train
On that train
On that train
The lyrics of José Feliciano's song "Mystery Train" speak about a train carrying sixteen coaches long, and the singer's expectation for the train to bring his baby back home. The first verse sets the tone for the song, which speaks about the arrival of a train that will reunite the singer with his love. The mention of the sixteen-coach train adds emphasis to the magnitude of the impending reunion. The repetition of the phrase "bringing my baby back home" is an emotional cry of anticipation for the singer as he awaits the return of his partner.
The second part of the lyrics features the repetition of the phrase "Train train rollin' around the bend," and the singer's plea for the safe return of his baby. The repeated use of the word "train" creates aural redundancy that instills a sense of urgency throughout the song. The phrase "be careful with my baby" portrays the vulnerability of love and the need to protect and cherish it. The chorus section of the lyrics features Feliciano chanting "On this train," and "On that train," which shows the confusing and mysterious nature of love and relationships. The song's lyrics convey the yearning for love and the hope that it will always find its way back to one's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, Train arrived sixteen coaches long
The train that arrived had sixteen coaches.
You know they are bringing my baby
The train is carrying the singer's loved one.
Bringing my baby back home, home, home
The train is bringing the singer's loved one back to their home.
Train train rollin' around the bend
The train is moving along the tracks and turning a corner.
Well be careful with my baby
The artist is asking for the train conductor to be careful with their loved one.
And bring her back home again
The singer wants their loved one to be safely returned home.
Hey, hey, . I said train
The singer is calling out to the train.
On this train
The artist is referring to the specific train they are talking about.
On that train
The artist is referring to a different train from the one they mentioned earlier.
Writer(s): SAM C. PHILLIPS, HERMAN PARKER JR.
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aleyda hay alguna historia sobre el origen de la canción?
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Hay alguna historia sobre el origen de la canción?