In 2003 Oppera's website "Aria 51" was created.
In 2004 Oppera released their album "Violince".
In 2005 Oppera released their self-titled album "Oppera".
Train Comes 'Round
Oppera Lyrics
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i'm already laying down
when the train comes 'round
livin' on front street
standin' on sore feet
microwave dinner for two
dog food casserole
ten days overdue
got no a.c.
clothes ain't p.c.
what am i supposed to do
sold grandma's ring
i'd sell my thing
just to do what i wanna do
soâ?¦ don't make a sound
turn the music down
and watch mary go 'round
i sayâ?¦ with my ear pressed to the ground
i'm already laying down
when the train comes 'round
got big plans
in a rusty van
i'm heading to the city lights
forty-six dollars
and a truck stop shower
been getting me through the nights
spare flat tire
don't call me a liar
just get me to the nearest phone
someday i'll fix ya
when i get my picture
on the cover of rolling stone
soâ?¦ don't make a sound
turn the music down
and watch mary go 'round
i sayâ?¦ with my ear pressed to the ground
i'm already laying down
when the train comes 'round
does the wind cry mary
or is it scary
here i am
here i am
here i am
here i am
i sayâ?¦ don't make a sound
turn the music down
and watch mary go 'round
soâ?¦ don't make a sound
turn the music down
and watch mary go 'round
iwith my ear pressed to the ground
i'm already laying down
when the train comes 'round
with my ear pressed to the ground
i'm already laying down
when the train comes 'round
The song "Train Comes 'Round" by Oppera is a story about a man who is struggling to make ends meet and pursuing his dream of becoming a musician. He is living on Front Street, standing on sore feet, and can only afford a microwave dinner for two and dog food casserole. He has sold his grandma's ring and is willing to sell anything to do what he wants to do. The character's determination is evident throughout the song, despite his challenging circumstances.
The character's situation highlights the struggle of pursuing one's dream while dealing with the harsh reality of limited resources. The line "what am I supposed to do" illustrates the uncertainty and desperation that the character feels in his situation. The lyrics also hint at the character's past, as he references selling his grandmother's ring and mentions eventually getting his picture on the cover of Rolling Stone.
Overall, "Train Comes 'Round" is a poignant song that explores the themes of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who never gives up on his dream, despite facing incredible obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
with my ear pressed to the ground
I'm listening intently and intuitionally
i'm already laying down
I'm already at a disadvantage or feeling defeated
when the train comes 'round
when opportunity arises or fate intervenes
livin' on front street
Living on the main street or visible to all
standin' on sore feet
Standing for long periods or enduring pain regularly
microwave dinner for two
Cheap and convenient food for two people
dog food casserole
A dish made with dog food due to a lack of options
landlord's an asshole
The landlord is cruel or unreasonable
ten days overdue
10 days behind on payments
got no a.c.
No air conditioning
clothes ain't p.c.
Clothes are not fashionable or politically correct
what am i supposed to do
Feeling helpless or confused
sold grandma's ring
Had to sell a family heirloom for money
i'd sell my thing
Willing to sell prized possessions for money and opportunity
just to do what i wanna do
Sacrificing personal items and memories for personal dreams and desires
got big plans
Have ambition and dream big
in a rusty van
In a old and unreliable vehicle
i'm heading to the city lights
Going towards bright lights or a better future
forty-six dollars
Very little money
and a truck stop shower
Only able to afford a gross shower at a bathroom stop
been getting me through the nights
Making tough situations bearable
spare flat tire
An extra tire that's not good quality
don't call me a liar
I'm not lying
just get me to the nearest phone
Help me find help
someday i'll fix ya
I'll improve or repair the situation
when i get my picture
In the future, when I've achieved my goals
on the cover of rolling stone
On a popular magazine cover for success
does the wind cry mary
Referring to Jimi Hendrix song, asking if feelings blend together to make something greater
or is it scary
Is it frightening or intimidating?
here i am
I am present and ready for opportunity
so… don't make a sound
Be quiet and don't ruin the chance
turn the music down
Lower distractions or noise
and watch mary go 'round
Observe and let fate take its course
with my ear pressed to the ground
Listen carefully and remain alert
i'm already laying down
Starting from a disadvantage
when the train comes 'round
When opportunity arrives or fate intervenes
with my ear pressed to the ground
Listen carefully and remain alert
i'm already laying down
Starting from a disadvantage
when the train comes 'round
When opportunity arrives or fate intervenes
Contributed by Bentley F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.