The Train is Coming
Ken Boothe Lyrics


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The train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now
I say the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now

So long I've been waiting
Waiting for you, oh yeah
Now the time has come
When it's between you and me, oh Lord

Because the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now, now, now, now
I say the train is coming baby
And I am leaving on that train, Lord

I say the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now
I say the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now

Everyday I pray for this little hour
Now the time must've come
And I want you to stand by me

Because the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now, now, now, now
I say the train is coming baby
And I am leaving on that train, Lord

I say the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now, now, now, now
I say the train is coming baby
And I am leaving on that train, Lord

I say the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now




I say the train is coming baby
I say the train is coming now

Overall Meaning

Ken Boothe's "The Train is Coming" is a love song that uses the metaphor of a train to symbolize the passage of time, urgency, and the need to take action. The song expresses the singer's desire to be with his lover and how he feels that the moment has finally come for them to be together. The lyrics emphasize the urgency of the situation, with repeated phrases like "I say the train is coming" and "now, now, now, now."


The opening verses of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. We are told that the train is coming and that the singer is eager to leave on it. Through the lyrics, we also discover that the singer has been waiting for a long time for his lover to be with him. The chorus serves as a reminder of the imminent arrival of the train, urging the listener to take action and join the singer on his journey.


The second half of the song is more emotional, with the singer expressing his desire for his lover to "stand by him" on the journey. His urgency is even more pronounced as he repeats the phrase "now, now, now, now." The final chorus serves as a bookend to the story, reminding the listener once again of the train's imminent arrival and the singer's imminent departure.


Overall, "The Train is Coming" is a classic example of a love song that uses vernacular imagery to express urgency, desire, and passion.


Line by Line Meaning

The train is coming baby
Change is imminent and cannot be avoided


I say the train is coming now
I am emphasizing the urgency of the change


So long I've been waiting
I have been waiting for this change for a very long time


Waiting for you, oh yeah
I have been waiting for someone specific to make this change with me


Now the time has come
The opportunity for this change has finally arrived


When it's between you and me, oh Lord
This change involves only the two of us and no one else


And I am leaving on that train, Lord
I am committed to making this change and leaving the past behind


Everyday I pray for this little hour
I have been hoping and praying for this moment to arrive


Now the time must've come
The moment I've been waiting for has finally arrived


And I want you to stand by me
I want you to join me in making this change




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, KENNETH GEORGE BOOTHE

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Comments from YouTube:

@giovaniicutitariuu9211

I watched Ken performed last night and enjoyed every moment of it!
Sounding great at 72yrs as he did at 50🇯🇲.

@ruthdixon7807

boothe's melodic voice is full of both yearning and comfort.

@56postoffice

Big tune from Mr Boothe. 1966 early rock steady but still with the ska hooks. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@TymphaRedbreaduwuowo

legend has it, the train is still coming to this day

@52barney

as I am

@irielion3748

Like Christianity...people have been waiting 2000 years!!!!

@skydelilah

Love this tune and song xx

@samrichman1145

Big chuneee 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 all Dem music can get old

@tonyjohnson1864

Love the drums

@paul12345william

Legends!

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