Josh Turner is a country artist who describes his music as South Carolina Lowcountry. His voice and musical style has often been compared to that of Johnny Cash's. Hailing from the Hannah, South Carolina, Josh moved to Nashville in 1996 to study music at Belmont University. It was there that he met his current wife, Jennifer Ford, whom he married in 2003. During that same year, he released his debut album, Long Black Train. The title song "Long Black Train" peaked at #13 on Billboard's US Country chart, staying on the charts for over 40 weeks.
Your Man, Josh's 2nd album, was released early 2006. The first single was the title track, "Your Man," which eventually climbed all the way to number 1. His big hit, though, was his second single, "Would You Go With Me." This song solidified the album's soon platinum status. His Christian-themed "Me and God" was released as a single on the Christian radio circuit. It was a moderate success, and was eventually released as a single on the Country radio.
"Time Is Love," is the first single from Josh Turner's fifth studio album. It finds him turning the phrase "time is money" on its head: ("Time is love / Gotta run / Love to hang longer but I got someone who waits / Waits for me and right now she's where I need to be / Time is love, gotta run.") The song was released digitally on December 20, 2011 and for radio adds on January 8, 2012. (Time Is Love Songfacts)
Long Black Train
Josh Turner Lyrics
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Coming down the line
Feeding off the souls that are lost and crying
Rails of sin only evil remains
Watch out brother for that long black train
Look to the heavens
You can look to the skies
Staring back into your eyes
There is protection and there's peace the same
Burnin' your ticket for that long black train
'Cause there's victory in the Lord, I say
Victory in the Lord
Cling to the Father and His holy name
And don't go riding on that long black train
There's an engineer on that long black train
Making you wonder if the ride is worth the pain
He's just a waitin' on your heart to say
Let me ride on that long black train
But you know there's victory in the Lord, I say
Victory in the Lord
Cling to the Father and his holy name
And don't go riding on that long black train
Well, I can hear the whistle from a mile away
It sounds so good
But I must stay away
That train is a beauty making everybody stare
But its only destination is the middle of nowhere
But you know there's victory in the Lord, I say
Victory in the Lord
Cling to the Father and His holy name
And don't go riding on that long black train
I said cling to the Father and His holy name
And don't go ridin' on that long black train
Yeah, watch out brother for that long black train
That devil's a drivin' that long black train
The song "Long Black Train," by Josh Turner, tells the story of a train that represents sin, carrying lost souls that are crying and feeding off of their pain. The lyrics warn listeners against boarding the train and instead, finding redemption and protection in God. The train's engineer is portrayed as devilish, waiting for someone to give in to their temptations and board the train. The song encourages listeners to cling to God and his holy name for safety and protection from sin.
The imagery of a train in the song is used symbolically to represent sin, temptation, and the devil. The train's color, black, is often associated with darkness, evil, and corruption. The lyrics emphasize the train's power to take away one's soul and cause pain, portraying it as a destructive force. The song's message is to resist the lure of the train and to choose a life of faith and righteousness.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a long black train
The train represents temptation and evil.
Coming down the line
It's approaching and getting closer to you.
Feeding off the souls that are lost and crying
The train preys on the vulnerable and weak.
Rails of sin only evil remains
The train is a symbol of sin and negativity.
Watch out brother for that long black train
Be careful and avoid the temptation it represents.
Look to the heavens
Seek guidance from above.
You can look to the skies
Another reminder to seek divine help.
You can find redemption
There's hope for salvation.
Staring back into your eyes
You control your fate.
There is protection and there's peace the same
Turning to God can provide comfort and security.
Burnin' your ticket for that long black train
Rejecting temptation and choosing a better path.
'Cause there's victory in the Lord, I say
Faith in God leads to personal triumph.
Cling to the Father and His holy name
Stay devoted to God and His teachings.
And don't go riding on that long black train
Don't give in to temptation and sin.
There's an engineer on that long black train
The train's driver is the devil himself.
Making you wonder if the ride is worth the pain
The devil will tempt you, but it's not worth the consequences.
He's just a waitin' on your heart to say
The devil preys on your weaknesses and desires.
Let me ride on that long black train
The devil wants you to give in to temptation.
Well, I can hear the whistle from a mile away
The temptation is strong and noticeable from far away.
It sounds so good
The temptation can seem appealing and enticing.
But I must stay away
The singer is committed to avoiding temptation.
That train is a beauty making everybody stare
Sin can seem attractive and glamorous at first glance.
But its only destination is the middle of nowhere
Sin leads to emptiness and destruction.
I said cling to the Father and His holy name
The singer urges listeners to stay true to God.
Yeah, watch out brother for that long black train
A final warning to avoid temptation and sin.
That devil's a drivin' that long black train
The devil is behind the temptation and evil represented by the train.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua O. Turner
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Anyone here in 2024? If you are, angels are watching over you, prayers are being said for you and enjoy this mans voice.
@ItsBigcodm69
You actually just made my day with that comment I didn’t think people still listened to this song this is my first time listening to it in about 10 years cause I got out of church over a lot of bad experiences but I’m trying to get back in
@thomaslandry283
I was born with autism, I've been struggling sometimes, But now that I've heard this song, I know there's always victory in God, because he loves everyone, no matter what, autism or not, he loves everyone, Thank you for giving us this important message Josh Turner!
@littlebitsouthern
This was the first song I ever sang in public for the church we were going to at the time. I got brave and asked the pastor if I could perform it before the service and he said yes. When we went to church that Sunday we had standing room only and a friend told me that they heard I was going to sing that train song as he put it. I was scared to death to sing it but got a standing applause for my performance. Quite a few people asked to be baptized because of that song. I feel that the Lord used me for that purpose that day and I'm glad I did.