Take a Train
Kidneythieves Lyrics


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I wanted to take a train to the nearest awakening
Took a bullet the speed of light, into infinite time
I noticed a wake, the face was mine
Where was I?
I wanted to take a break at the next gathering
Made a change to white and light to the snap on my behind
I noticed a face, the mother was mine
Where was I?
I wanted to kick dust on the road I'm traveling
Raking time in my mind like leaves, weaved in suffer and cry
I noticed your face, I was looking at mine
Where was I?
I wanted to ask someone but who's listening
Mistake in the belief that all I see is with my eyes
I noticed no one could see my face and I knew that I was flying.
In an instant




I knew were I was again.
I was taking another train to the nearest awakening

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kidneythieves’ song “Take a Train” explore the notion of self-discovery and finding one’s place in the world. The author prefaces their experience by stating that they “wanted to take a train to the nearest awakening” and the first verse describes their perception of experiencing an out-of-body moment. The metaphorical bullet that they took at the speed of light enabled them to transcend time and space, and they saw their own face reflected in a wake. The singer is not sure where they are, and this dislocation reiterates how they are searching for a sense of purpose in their life.


The second verse continues this journey of self-discovery with the singer changing the color of their clothing to signify a new beginning. They wanted to take a break and gather their thoughts, hoping to find clarity in their life. They notice their mother's face, which further characterizes the idea of generational trauma and the inheritances that we are left with. The singer is still disorientated and unsure of where they are, again emphasizing their sense of being lost.


The final verse expresses the singer's desire to connect with others and to ask for help on their journey to self-discovery. However, they are exasperated with their surroundings and feel unrecognized, so they continue their journey alone. The realization that they were flying coincides with the instant that they establish their place in the world. They know where they are and are on the right path towards their awakening.


Overall, the song's message can be interpreted as an optimistic call for self-discovery and self-actualization, while acknowledging the difficulties inherent in that process.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to take a train to the nearest awakening
I longed to escape my current reality and journey towards enlightenment.


Took a bullet the speed of light, into infinite time
My determination to reach this state was so strong, I propelled myself through space and time with ease.


I noticed a wake, the face was mine Where was I?
Upon arriving, I was confronted with my own consciousness, and was unsure of my physical location.


I wanted to take a break at the next gathering Made a change to white and light to the snap on my behind I noticed a face, the mother was mine Where was I?
I desired a reprieve and altered my appearance to match my surroundings. Suddenly, I realized I was confronting my own subconscious, embodied by my mother's figure.


I wanted to kick dust on the road I'm traveling Raking time in my mind like leaves, weaved in suffer and cry I noticed your face, I was looking at mine Where was I?
Along my journey, I reflected upon the hardships and sorrows that have plagued me. Observing the face of another individual, I realized I was staring into a mirror and was forced to confront my own inner demons.


I wanted to ask someone but who's listening Mistake in the belief that all I see is with my eyes I noticed no one could see my face and I knew that I was flying. In an instant I knew were I was again. I was taking another train to the nearest awakening
As I tried to seek guidance from others, I realized the limitations of perception and the fallacy of relying solely on sight. Suddenly, I became aware of my own transcendence and was able to recognize the true direction of my journey in that moment.




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Brittany Rose

Will scare you sober if you listen to the whole song at night by yourself. You will forget it's on! and @ 11mins.... prepare to jump!!!

Gabyrhcp15

IT JUST HAPPENED TO MEXDD but it was because i'm busy concentrated doing an activity from university and just luet the music played, I thought it had over hahaha from nothing it comes, and I like "wtf, asmr ads now?" hahahaha

M17401

LOL when I was 10 and got this album from my sister. I also forgot I left it on and this came on at night and I fucking thought it was the end of the world too funny. oh wait it is the end of the world yay!

Arc Blackheart

Brittany Rose omg same here 😂 I bought this album in the early 2000's I used to get scared by that every time I thought I was the only one lol

Daft Canuck

Many people say they like Serene Dream before going to bed, I prefer this one, it is eerily soothing. I love it!

Voted Sexiest Grandpa 2022

Like walking through an autumn forest at night, and hearing a voice both beckoning and promising worlds out of reach.

Too bad the damn song took 11 minutes to kick in.

deadso

This bonus track got me again.

Duchy of Warsaw

Blankcore classic.

Aria David

I know I wore out my cd and the player by fast forwarding rewinding it to this point on the track.

xdeathKittyxX

why does it start at 11:00?

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