RUNAWAY TRAIN
Kasey Chambers Lyrics
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I'm gonna take you down to the railway line
I'm gonna take ya where your heart won't break ya
And the water tastes like wine
I'm gonna take you down to the railway line
We won't take money, we won't take the long way round
We won't take money, we won't take the long way round
When the train goes underground
We won't take money, we won't take the long way round
I'll drive faster
You'll hold tighter
I'll get wild
You'll get wilder
I'll make thunder
You'll make rain
We'll go down to the railway train
Clear that track we're coming on down the line
Clear that track we're coming on down the line
Clear that track they won't take us back
They can stick it where the sun don't shine
Clear that track we're coming on down the line
The lyrics of Kasey Chambers's song "Runaway Train" paint a picture of an adventure, a journey with a lover, leaving the mundane behind and embarking on a passionate experience. The repeated line "I'm gonna take you down to the railway line" seems to be a metaphor for exploring the depths of each other's emotions, taking risks, and doing things that might be outside of their comfort zone. The repetition of "we won't take money, we won't take the long way round" suggests that the journey they're on is not just about escaping everyday life, but also not getting sidetracked by material possessions and taking shortcuts.
The lines "I'll make thunder, you'll make rain" bring to mind a powerful natural force, suggesting that the passion between the two is intense and almost uncontrollable. The image of going underground on the train could mean either exploring the depths of their emotions or simply taking a literal underground train ride. The repetition of "clear that track we're coming on down the line" and "they can stick it where the sun don't shine" implies a defiant, rebellious attitude, asserting that they're going to go on this journey regardless of what society or others might think.
Overall, the lyrics of "Runaway Train" suggest a desire for passion, adventure, and emotional depth, and a willingness to be adventurous and take risks with a lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna take you down to the railway line
I will lead you to a place where you can find peace and the water tastes good.
We won't take money, we won't take the long way round
We won't be greedy or take any unnecessary risks on our journey.
We won't take money, we'll live off honey
We will survive on nature's resources and be content with what we have.
I'll drive faster
I will be determined to reach our destination and won't let anything stop me.
You'll hold tighter
You will be there to support me and give me strength when I need it most.
I'll get wild
I will become more daring and adventurous, embracing the excitement of the journey.
You'll get wilder
You will also become more daring and adventurous, encouraging me to take even greater risks.
I'll make thunder
I will create a stir and make my presence known on this journey.
You'll make rain
You will also make yourself heard and calmly bring balance to any chaos that may arise.
Clear that track we're coming on down the line
Get out of our way, we are on a mission and will not be stopped.
Clear that track they won't take us back
We refuse to return to where we came from and will forge ahead no matter what.
They can stick it where the sun don't shine
We don't care what others think or say, we will continue on our path without hesitation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CHAMBERS, WERCHON
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@a8127
One of the sweetest ladies ever....
@deltamx
kasey is a legend and her band is so tight
@deltamx
the way she just stands there almost motionless and serves it up is hypnotic
@moonlightlady6126
Truly an artist ahead of her time!
@glen922
I love her voice.
@Yesica1993
I adore her music! And she seems like such a fun, sweet, down to earth person as well.
@Mamaofthehooligan
great lyrics great guitar &the talent she has to sing it
@jameswest9684
I remember when i was 16 i seen her live
@Butiknyul
I love her voice. 8)
@emmylunatic
I wish this whole set was on Youtube. Would gladly chase around the site to see more of it. We were there but a bit furthur away.