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 Wish
Last Train Lyrics
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And wash my face clean
I want to find some dark cloud to hide in here
Love in a memory
Sparkled like diamonds
When the diamonds fall they burn like tears
Once I had a love from the Georgia pines
I wanna find that love of twenty-two
Here at thirty-three
I've got a heart on my right
One on my left neither suits my needs
No, the one I love lives a-way out West
And he never will need me
I'm gonna pack up my two step shoes
And head for the Gulf Coast plains
I wanna walk the streets of my own hometown
Where everybody knows my name
I wanna ride the waves down in Galveston
When the hurricane blow in
Cuz that Gulf Coast water tastes sweet as wine
When your heart's rollin' home in the wind
When the diamonds fall, darlin'
They burn like tears
In "I Wish" by Last Train, the singer is expressing a yearning for emotional release and escape from their current situation. The opening lines, "Oh, I wish it would rain / And wash my face clean" suggest a desire for a physical cleansing that represents a mental release from pain or frustration. The singer then longs for a "dark cloud to hide in" which can be interpreted as a desire to escape reality and all its complexities.
The following lines reference a past love that was once valuable to the singer. The love "sparkled like diamonds", but now that it is gone, it "burn[s] like tears". The singer regrets the loss of this love and seeks to find an equivalent in the present. They recount a love from their past, from Georgia, but want to find a similar love at their current age of thirty-three.
The chorus picks up again with the imagery of rain and diamonds falling as tears. The final verse talks about the singer's plan to escape their current situation by heading to the Gulf Coast. They want to walk the streets of their hometown where they feel a sense of belonging and ride the waves down in Galveston where they can find solace in the natural world. The sweeping emotions of the song and the poetic language used help to convey the singer's deep longing for escape and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I wish it would rain
I am hoping for a heavy rain to wash away my current state of mind.
And wash my face clean
I want the rain to cleanse all the emotions and feelings engraved on my face.
I want to find some dark cloud to hide in here
I want to be hidden from the eyes of people and sheltered from my problems.
Love in a memory
I hold a cherished memory of a love that I once had.
Sparkled like diamonds
That love was precious and valuable, like sparkling diamonds.
When the diamonds fall they burn like tears
When things of immense value or importance are lost, it's like losing a part of you.
Once I had a love from the Georgia pines
I had a lover from Georgia who loved and cared for me.
Who only cared for me
Their love was unconditional and genuine.
I wanna find that love of twenty-two
I wish to rekindle that young love, now that I'm older.
Here at thirty-three
I'm currently thirty-three years old.
I've got a heart on my right
There's a part of me that desires stability and commitment.
One on my left neither suits my needs
The other side of me desires adventure and exploration.
No, the one I love lives a-way out West
The person I am in love with lives far away in the West.
And he never will need me
He does not reciprocate my love and affection.
I'm gonna pack up my two step shoes
I plan to leave and start a new adventure.
And head for the Gulf Coast plains
I am heading towards the Gulf Coast.
I wanna walk the streets of my own hometown
I want to revisit my hometown and relive the memories of my past.
Where everybody knows my name
It's a place where I feel recognized and accepted.
I wanna ride the waves down in Galveston
I want to experience the thrill of riding the waves in Galveston.
When the hurricane blow in
Even though there may be danger, I am willing to embrace the uncertainty and take risks.
Cuz that Gulf Coast water tastes sweet as wine
The Gulf Coast water has a familiar and comforting taste that reminds me of home.
When your heart's rollin' home in the wind
I feel a sense of peace and contentment when returning home.
When the diamonds fall, darlin'
When something of great value is lost or when things fall apart...
They burn like tears
... it can be extremely painful and bring out intense emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NANCI GRIFFITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@codybrockway1616
Love this song. Can’t believe this album has hit 20 wow. I grew up on this record. Love every song ❤️🎵
@red_devil...kshitij1777
Probably the most underrated band ever!.Just finished listening every tracks from newly released album. Wow 👌
@BassPlayerNcl
Another overlooked classic from an album of strong contenders. Charlie uses a tremolo effect and some slight overdrive on his bass during the verse to get that ‘blurry’ sound. Back when this album was released, I never heard anyone play so creatively in the context of a five piece rock outfit. Still love it 😊🎶🎵❤️
@VinelSeason
i love the album drops of Jupiter and i think every single song is great. But this song is my least favorite of the album
@danatwork4584
@@VinelSeason You lost your mind
@VinelSeason
@@danatwork4584 along the way
@jillcampbell8019
Always like that harmonica. Thanks for the post, and congrats! 🎉
@rockin3933
Come home to stay ❤
@suzannemichellefrench4970
Train is an exceptionally talented band that is under rated. Some of my favorite songs are ones that were never or rarely played on any radio station. The songs that are over played for the masses are not the ones I prefer.
@kentwilbourne996
Which are your favorites?