This one is Mishka Frith.… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Mishka.
This one is Mishka Frith. Like his older sister, singer/songwriter Heather Nova (born Heather Frith), pop-reggae singer Mishka grew up at sea, traveling from island to island in the West Indies on his Canadian mother and Bermudian father's sailboat, where he received most of his education and listened to whatever music he could. When his parents returned to Canada, he completed school and returned to the Caribbean, eventually becoming a competitive windsurfer and representing Bermuda at international meets. In the meantime, he had also taken up songwriting, and he chanced to meet and impress Creation Records head Alan McGee with his vocal ability in late 1996; with prodding from Nova, Mishka was signed to a record contract the following year. His eponymous debut album, a mix of pop, reggae, soul, and singer/songwriter folk-rock, was released in 1999.
The other Mishka is from Ireland, currently living in America. Fronted by Lauren Norton. They have one EP - 47 Varieties Of Hindsight. Myspace: www.myspace.com/mihskamusik
Catch This Train
Mishka Lyrics
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I still got love for you babe
told me stories that were incomplete
I still got love for you babe
I take a walk on my on own two feet
that's the best thing I can do babe
cause when we're cool it seems to bring the heat
and you know there's nothing new babe
in the fire gonna touch the flames
when we're standing gotta withstand pain
when we're leaving gonna catch this train
you give me sorrows and regrets
i still got love for you babe
you tried to catch me with your net
but somehow i slipped through babe
to watch the golden sunrise sunset
but all day long it's blue babe
why speak of love if you're just gonna forget
you won't have a clue babe
when we're falling gonna fall like rain
in the fire gonna touch the flames
when we're standing gotta withstand pain
when we're leaving gonna catch this train
you are the one
set my soul on fire
you are the one
left me out in the cold
and now your world is falling and your well is dry
and now your world is falling and you start to cry
when we're falling gonna fall like rain
in the fire gonna touch the flames
when we're standing gotta withstand pain
when we're leaving gonna catch this train
catch this train
catch this train
The lyrics of Mishka's song "Catch This Train" are about a failed relationship where the singer is reflecting on the past, the pain that was caused, and the love that still exists between him and his former partner. The first stanza describes the singer being left alone on the streets, but despite the hurt he still has love for his partner. He recounts how his partner would tell him incomplete stories, but he still loves them. The singer takes time to walk alone and take care of himself, acknowledging that it's the best thing for him to do.
The chorus expresses the rollercoaster ride of their relationship, how they're falling like rain, touching fire, and withstanding pain. Nonetheless, when it's time to leave, they'll catch this train. The second verse describes how his partner has brought him sorrows and regrets, yet he still loves them. The partner tries to catch the singer with their net, but they slip away. Though the skies are blue, the singer speaks of love and wonders why his partner is going to forget.
In the bridge, the singer describes his partner as the one that sets his soul on fire, but also the one who left him out in the cold. The last part of the song describes his partner's world slowly falling apart, and how they start to cry.
Line by Line Meaning
you left me there on the cold, cold street
You abandoned me on the harsh, unpleasant street
I still got love for you babe
Despite your actions, I still have feelings of love for you
told me stories that were incomplete
You shared stories that were unfinished and unfulfilling
I still got love for you babe
Despite this, I still care for you deeply
I take a walk on my on own two feet
I choose to rely on myself and navigate life independently
that's the best thing I can do babe
This is the healthiest decision for me
cause when we're cool it seems to bring the heat
Our relationship seems to escalate when we try to be amicable
and you know there's nothing new babe
This pattern is a familiar one
when we're falling gonna fall like rain
When we crumble, it will happen rapidly
in the fire gonna touch the flames
During our explosion, we will experience intense heat
when we're standing gotta withstand pain
Even when we are stable, we will encounter hurt
when we're leaving gonna catch this train
When we depart, we are moving forward with our lives
you give me sorrows and regrets
Your actions have caused me great sadness and remorse
i still got love for you babe
Despite everything, my feelings for you have not disappeared
you tried to catch me with your net
You attempted to trap and constrict me
but somehow i slipped through babe
However, I was able to escape and free myself
to watch the golden sunrise sunset
I am taking time to appreciate the beauty of nature
but all day long it's blue babe
Despite the natural beauty, I am still sad
why speak of love if you're just gonna forget
What is the point of expressing love if it will not last?
you won't have a clue babe
You will not understand this perspective
you are the one
You are the source of my strong feelings
set my soul on fire
You ignite a passionate flame inside of me
left me out in the cold
Despite this, you have abandoned me and left me to struggle
and now your world is falling and your well is dry
Now, you are experiencing hardship and lack of abundance
and now your world is falling and you start to cry
This misfortune has caused you great sadness
when we're falling gonna fall like rain
When we collapse, it will happen quickly
in the fire gonna touch the flames
We will experience intense heat during our combustion
when we're standing gotta withstand pain
Even when we are stable, we will endure suffering
when we're leaving gonna catch this train
When we leave, we are taking control and making progress towards a better life
catch this train
We are moving on, and it is imperative that we do so
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.