Stop That Train
Keith Lyrics


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Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter, what they say or doStop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
[Instrumental Break]
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter what they say or do
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la




Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stop That Train by Keith & Tex depict a man who is desperately trying to stop his lover from leaving him. He pleads with the train to stop so that he can catch up with her and convince her to stay. The lyrics express heartbreak and disappointment as the man's lover is going away on the morning train and won't be back for a long time. However, she assures him that she loves him despite what others may say or do.


The song resonates with many people who have experienced the pain of a loved one leaving. It portrays a sense of urgency and desperation to hold onto that love. The lyrics create a vivid picture of a man running after a train, yearning to stop it and save his relationship. The repetition of "Stop that train" drives home the importance of this plea and highlights the desperation of the man's situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
The singer urgently wants the train to stop so they can board it and catch up with their lover who is leaving them.


She said, she was going on the morning train, She won't be back for long
The singer's lover has informed them they are leaving on a train in the morning and won't be back for a while.


She said, my dear, I do love you, No matter, what they say or do
The singer's lover reassured them that they love them, no matter what other people may say or do.


La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
The artist expresses their emotions through this non-verbal sound.


[Instrumental Break]
A section of the song where only instruments play without any lyrics.


Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
The singer once again urges the train to stop so they can reunite with their loved one.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PETER TOSH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danielusmagomez5176

Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter, what they say or doStop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby, she is leaving me now
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, ooh yeah
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
[Instrumental Break]
She said, she was going on the morning train,
She won't be back for long
She said, my dear, I do love you
No matter what they say or do
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train, I want to get on, my baby she is leaving me now
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la
Stop that train I want to get on, la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la, la



All comments from YouTube:

@Oaklander510

I’m a white city kid but my dad would play this song every day (and still does) and it continues to be such an integral part of my childhood

@asoiafreview

Black , white, yellow, Brown or blue the colour of your skin is irrelevant friend. ONE LOVE!!

@goblinbollocks2838

​@@arfermo853cos it's reggae and aside from Bob Marley it's not a genre that it's widely listened to by white people so this is a relatively obscure song for a white dad to pass on to his son. the kid was just saying a positive comment. Let me ask you a question, are you white and if you're gonna say you're not then tell me your name so I can look you up. Jamaicans are heavy they don't get silly about race like you are

@goblinbollocks2838

@@arfermo853 didn't say you were racist. I've already explained it but so you can't pretend you don't understand this time, this is a black genre of music, you might expect the story to be about a Bruce Springsteen song or something like that so all the kid did was mention he was white and it's no big deal. Jamaicans always love people from elsewhere appreciating Jamaican stuff. Let the kid have his story without tryna make it negative

@goblinbollocks2838

@@arfermo853 and what did you mean tryna hide behind my skin colour?

@Cro121

I really love this song 👌
March 2024 🌈

@Cro121

Best version for me...

@pascalomathghamhna4883

Oh Jesus, I heard this 45 years ago!!

@charlieahernutube

Nice cover. Scotty's version was my favorite song from "The Harder They Come" (1972). He died ten years ago from prostate cancer. After surgery, I've survived. RIP, Scotty! Thanks, Keith & Tex.

@croydonable

whats the original version mate ? i always thought this was it !

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