Vocalist/guitarist David Hidalgo and drummer Louie Pérez met at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, and bonded over their mutual affinity for obscure musical acts such as Fairport Convention, Randy Newman and Ry Cooder. Pérez recalls, "We’re looking at each other, 'You like this stuff? I thought I was the only weird one.' So I went over to his house one day for about a year, which we spent listening to records, playing guitars, and starting to write songs." The two borrowed reel-to-reel recorders from a friend and created multi-track recordings of music spanning from parody songs to free-form jazz. They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas and Conrad Lozano to complete the group's line-up in 1973.
Formed in the late 1970's, band members Dave Hidalgo, Cesar Rojas, Steve Berlin, Louie Pérez and Conrad Lozano became the bellwether for Mexican-American music in the U.S. when they recorded the music for "La Bamba" in 1987, which added popular acclaim to the critical praise they had received for their 1984 album "How Will the Wolf Survive?".
They have since become one of the mainstays of the Latin music scene as well as rock music in general, staying together through over 20 albums, and for almost three decades, through changing music climate and personal tragedies, they've continued cranking out albums and touring to dedicated fans.
That Train Don't Stop Here
Los Lobos Lyrics
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I see my world has changed
The sun won't rise this mornin'
'Cause baby's gone away
Yesterday I can tell myself
That she'd be back for sure
But that train don't stop here anymore
She used to go out with the girls
Every now and then
She always came home early
We'd jump in bed by ten
She'd tell me that she loved me
She would forevermore
But that train don't stop here anymore
Anymore, anymore, anymore
Nothin' changes faster
Than baby's fickle mind
I know she' lovin' someone
Somewhere down the line
I know that she still has a key
I'm waiting by the door
But that train don't stop here anymore
Anymore, anymore, anymore, alright
Knock yourself out baby, woo
She ran out through the back door
Screamin' in the night
She said I was the devil
I didn't treat her right
The man down at the station
Said "That was her for sure"
Now that train don't stop here anymore
Anymore, anymore, anymore, awh shuckse
The lyrics to Los Lobos's song "That Train Don't Stop Here" are about a man who has lost his lover and is coming to terms with the fact that she is never coming back. He reflects on how his world has changed without her, and how the train, which used to be a symbol of her arrival, now represents her departure. He tries to hold onto hope by waiting for her, but deep down he knows that she's moved on to someone else. The chorus emphasizes the finality of the situation, as he realizes that the train will never come back to his station. The song is about the pain of losing someone you love, and the struggle to accept that they are gone for good.
The lyrics also touch on themes of women's independence and the fickleness of love. The man reflects on how his lover used to go out with her friends, but always came back to him. However, he also acknowledges that she has a mind of her own, and that relationships are unpredictable. He realizes that even though she still has a key to his house, she has chosen to move on without him. The lyrics are a reminder that we cannot control other people's actions, and that heartbreak is a universal experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out my window
Observing my surroundings
I see my world has changed
Realizing that things are different
The sun won't rise this mornin'
Experiencing sadness and loss
'Cause baby's gone away
Due to the absence of my significant other
Yesterday I can tell myself
Trying to reassure myself of something
That she'd be back for sure
Believing that my loved one will return
But that train don't stop here anymore
Knowing that things have changed and the past won't return
Anymore
No longer
She used to go out with the girls
Recalling my partner's past actions
Every now and then
Occasionally
She always came home early
Returning to me in a timely manner
We'd jump in bed by ten
Going to bed early together
She'd tell me that she loved me
Expressing affection towards me
She would forevermore
Promising long-lasting love
But that train don't stop here anymore
Knowing that the past is gone
Anymore, anymore, anymore
No longer, no longer, no longer
Nothin' changes faster
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of things
Than baby's fickle mind
Referring to my partner's changing thoughts and feelings
I know she' lovin' someone
Understanding that my significant other has moved on
Somewhere down the line
At some point in the future
I know that she still has a key
Realizing that my partner still has access to our shared space
I'm waiting by the door
Remaining hopeful and waiting for my loved one's return
But that train don't stop here anymore
Accepting that things have changed
Anymore, anymore, anymore, alright
No longer, no longer, no longer, okay
Knock yourself out baby, woo
Sarcastically encouraging my partner to do whatever they want
She ran out through the back door
Referring to my partner's sudden departure
Screamin' in the night
Describing the chaos and emotion of the situation
She said I was the devil
My partner's accusatory and hurtful words towards me
I didn't treat her right
My partner's perception that I mistreated her
The man down at the station
Referring to a bystander who witnessed my partner's departure
Said "That was her for sure"
Recognizing my partner's presence and actions
Now that train don't stop here anymore
Acknowledging the finality of the situation
Anymore, anymore, anymore, awh shucks
No longer, no longer, no longer, expressing disappointment and resignation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CESAR ROSAS, LEROY PRESTON
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Jim Wood
on Me Estas Matando
I would like to learn this song. My Spanish is sufficient, but I require the lyrics. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Wood
on Me Estas Matando
I can't seem to find lyrics for this song. Can anyone help me out?