Mr Bo was for a long period the leader of the (now defunct) Göteborg blues … Read Full Bio ↴Mr Bo was for a long period the leader of the (now defunct) Göteborg blues band the Nightcats which also featured:

Lasse Olsson - vocals, guitar and harmonica
Lars Mellqvist - bass (now with the Voodooers plus Al Tehler's band)
Jim Ingvarsson - drums and percussion (to the Instigators - and then to the Bluebirds).

Bo Carlsson a.k.a. Mr Bo is an experienced blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, who received the 'Blues Artist Of The Year Award' at Åmål's Blues Fest '98.

Currently leading the impressive Mr Bo & The Voodooers.Go check them out!

But Mr Bo's avid interest in the blues has not only resulted in wailing blue notes and gruff soul vocals but also in writings on blues for the Swedish magazines 'Musikermagasinet', 'Fuzz', 'Showtime' as well as the daily paper 'Göteborgs-Posten'. Plus a series of radio programmes on the P3 channel. And an appearance as blues authority in a debate on black music at the annual Book Fair in Göteborg some years ago. And propably a lot more!

The Train
Mr. Bo Lyrics

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This train is comin' down the track and I hear it callin' my name
I got a dollar in my pocket and I'm hopin' that I can make it on okay
All the years of countin' on nothin' at least it's on my mind
If I can make it on this time then I'll take it on down the line

CHORUS:
Well now this train is comin' down my way
This train is gonna make it okay

This train is runnin' down full speed
This train is comin' down for me

At the station with my bottle and a Bible and I'm waitin' on a Northbound train
God's willin' and I'm hopeful that he's happy ‘cause I know that I'm feelin' no pain
All the years of countin' on nothin' went by in a blink of an eye
Years of fear and blissful tears, you learn to crash before you fly

(CHORUS x2)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Train" by Mr. Bo is a reflection on a life of struggling and the hope for salvation. In the first verse, the singer hears a train approaching, and it has an emotional effect on them. They have a dollar in their pocket, and they hope to make things work out. The phrase "all the years of countin' on nothin' at least it's on my mind" suggests a life of poverty and hardship, but the singer is resilient and hopeful. They believe that if they can make it, they can take it down the line.

In the chorus, the singer sees the train as a symbol of hope and salvation. The train is coming to them, and it will make things okay. The train is running down full speed, and it's coming for them. This suggests that the singer has been waiting for a long time for something to happen, and now that it's here, they are ready to embrace it.

The second verse is more spiritual in tone. The singer is waiting at the station with a bottle and a Bible, and they are waiting for a northbound train. They hope that God is happy with them, and they are feeling no pain. The line "years of fear and blissful tears, you learn to crash before you fly" implies that the singer has learned from their struggles, and they are ready to take the next step.

Overall, "The Train" is a song about hope and resilience. It's about the belief that no matter how tough life gets, there's always a chance for things to get better. The image of the train is used as a powerful symbol of change and salvation, and the singer is ready to embrace it.

Line by Line Meaning

This train is comin' down the track and I hear it callin' my name
I sense that an opportunity is approaching, and I am ready to seize it.

I got a dollar in my pocket and I'm hopin' that I can make it on okay
I may not have much, but I am optimistic that I can survive this challenge.

All the years of countin' on nothin' at least it's on my mind
Although I have faced struggles in the past, I am determined to succeed this time.

If I can make it on this time then I'll take it on down the line
If I can overcome this obstacle, I will feel empowered to face future challenges.

This train is comin' down my way
My opportunity is near and I will not let it pass me by.

This train is gonna make it okay
This opportunity has the potential to improve my circumstances.

This train is runnin' down full speed
This is a significant moment that cannot be missed or slowed down.

This train is comin' down for me
This opportunity is meant for me and I must be ready to accept it.

At the station with my bottle and a Bible and I'm waitin' on a Northbound train
I am patiently waiting for my chance to move forward, relying on both faith and courage.

God's willin' and I'm hopeful that he's happy ‘cause I know that I'm feelin' no pain
I am grateful for the present moment, trusting that it is part of a greater plan.

All the years of countin' on nothin' went by in a blink of an eye
Despite past struggles, time has passed quickly, reminding me of the importance of embracing the present.

Years of fear and blissful tears, you learn to crash before you fly
Past experiences have taught me to take risks and learn from both successes and failures.

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