1) The new Alt-country… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands using this name.
1) The new Alt-country/Americana music of Anchorage based Last Train is shaped by the musical journey of its members, with influences ranging from twang to punk. The result is an Alaskan version of Americana which reflects the unique northern culture and landscape. With a refreshing ability to create genre bending arrangements, the band is ever mindful of its roots as it carves deeper into the heart of Alt-country. It is familiar Americana with a bit of steam locomotive behind it.
"Last Train uncovers familiar stories in the American landscape, while dressing them up in a sound that is from all of the history of rock and roll."
New West Records Artist - Tim Easton
2) Last Train is a French stoner/psychedelic rock band.
I Only Bet On Myself
Last Train Lyrics
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Do you even mean to ?
Have you ever had your back against the wall ?
Would you step aside ?
It doesn't mean a thing to you !
Do you even care about the ones who really had to crawl ?
Can you walk against the wind and hold a landslide with your hands ?
You better give the best of yourself,
I won't wait in vain no more,
Now I only bet on myself.
I'd rather be alone than lonely with you.
You don't wanna know what I'm willing to leave behind.
Would you ever take a gamble if you had a chance to die ?
Did you face your fears ?
Did you taste your tears ?
Do you know where you belong ?
You pretend to be the same, to understand.
But your pride is worthless,
I'll keep my promise you won't forget my name.
The song "I Only Bet on Myself" by Last Train is all about self-reliance and inner strength. The first stanza is a set of questions that the singer seems to be asking another individual, but they are rhetorical in nature because the singer is really talking to himself. He is asking if he has ever tried, if he means to try, if he has ever faced adversity, and if he would step aside. These questions are all about taking risks, and the singer is essentially challenging himself to be bold and fearless.
The second verse is a set of challenges. The singer asks if he can walk against the wind and hold a landslide, or brave the tide and set the sand on fire. These are impossible tasks, but the singer knows that he has the power within him to overcome obstacles that are just as difficult. The chorus repeats the title of the song, with the singer declaring that he only bets on himself from now on. He is tired of waiting around for someone to come and save him or to help him achieve his goals. He would rather be alone and in control of his own destiny than to be dependent on someone else.
The last verse is a reflection on the singer's own experience of facing his fears and tasting his tears. He knows that he belongs to himself and that he doesn't need anyone else to validate him or to make him whole. He sees through the other person's pretense of understanding and knows that he will keep his promise to be self-sufficient. The song ends with a final statement of the singer's resolve to ignore the opinions of others and to only listen to his own voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever tried ?
Have you ever put in the effort to achieve something?
Do you even mean to ?
Do you even have a real intention to do something?
Have you ever had your back against the wall ?
Have you ever been in a difficult or hopeless situation?
Would you step aside ?
Would you give up or quit when faced with a tough situation?
It doesn't mean a thing to you !
You don't care about the outcome or consequences of your actions.
Do you even care about the ones who really had to crawl ?
Do you have any empathy or concern for those who have struggled or suffered?
Can you walk against the wind and hold a landslide with your hands ?
Are you capable of resisting and overcoming great challenges?
Can you brave the tide and set the sand on fire when it rains ?
Can you persevere and accomplish the impossible?
You better give the best of yourself,
You need to put forth maximum effort.
I won't wait in vain no more,
I'm done waiting for you to change or improve.
Now I only bet on myself.
I have confidence in my own abilities and will rely on myself.
I'd rather be alone than lonely with you.
I prefer being by myself than being with someone who doesn't understand or support me.
You don't wanna know what I'm willing to leave behind.
I am prepared to give up or sacrifice anything for my goals.
Would you ever take a gamble if you had a chance to die ?
Are you willing to take risks even if they could result in failure or harm?
Did you face your fears ?
Have you confronted and overcome your deepest anxieties?
Did you taste your tears ?
Have you experienced the pain and struggles of life?
Do you know where you belong ?
Do you have a sense of purpose or direction in life?
You pretend to be the same, to understand.
You act as if you relate or sympathize, but you truly don't.
But your pride is worthless,
Your arrogance is meaningless and won't lead to success.
I'll keep my promise you won't forget my name.
I am determined to make an impact and leave a legacy.
Lyrics © ROY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Antoine BASCHUNG, Jean noel SCHERRER, Julien PEULTIER, Remi GETTLIFFE, Timothee GERARD
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