Get Ready
Junior Murvin & The Upsetters Lyrics

People get ready
Prepare yourself spiritually

There's a train a comin'
A metaphorical train symbolizing redemption and salvation is approaching

You don't need no baggage you just get on board
You don't need material possessions to be saved, just have an open heart

All you need is faith
Belief in a higher power is the key to salvation

To hear the diesel comin'
It's not a physical sound, but a spiritual calling that can be heard

Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
There's no need to pay for passage, gratitude towards one's higher power is enough.

Train to Jordan
A reference to the biblical river Jordan, symbolizing passing into the promised land

Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Salvation is available to everyone, regardless of where they come from

Faith is key
As before, faith is the most important element in redemption.

Open the doors and board them
Opportunities for salvation are there for the taking, people just need to accept them

There's hope for all among the love the most
Love is a cornerstone of salvation and it is available to everyone.

There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
People who have given up on redemption or pursue selfish goals at the expense of others cannot be saved.

Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
People who are willing to hurt others to advance their own salvation cannot be saved.

Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
People whose mistakes have led them to feel hopeless and without options still deserve compassion and sympathy.

There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
God sees all and there's no escaping personal responsibility for one's actions.

There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
The train imagery is repeated to emphasize the urgency of spiritual readiness.

Just get on board
Salvation is available to those who choose to accept it.