The Train
Outkast f/Scar & Sleepy Brown Lyrics
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Or are all y'all bored?
It's good to have y'all back now
Ladies and gents
Y'all already know what it is
God don't make no mistakes
God don't make no mistakes
Point ain't always in a vibe for spitting I made a change
Like the diaper on the bottom of my baby daughter
I wasn't ready to be no father, maybe, kind of, sorta
'Cause when I saw her I swear it made a tear fall
Not tears of sorrow but of joy so listen here y'all
I grabbed the mic and moved the crowd then disappeared dog
Back in '94 that was the motherfucking year homeboy
Then that southernplayalistic went platinum
Stacks on deck they ain't tell us to pay our taxes
Walking around the table in the kitchen we was practicing
Reciting rhymes to sharpen minds now lets deliver to the masses
[Chorus]
It's been a good long road
Now its time for me to go
I say goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Time to spread my wings
And high up in the sky
I can fly, I'll fly, I'll fly, so high
Welcome to my life I think its time I take it back
I got to give you all the facts so you can see what type of cat
That you dealing with now on ATLiens we was killing it
And then my auntie pass she was like my mother I was feeling it
The first person close to me to die I needed healing
But I see her as an angel when I look up at the ceiling
Like my daddy and grandaddy on both shoulders steady chilling
So you got to keep on living like each day is the beginning
It's yo birthday even on your worst day
Live it like the first day I'm Antwan Andre
Or General Patton if you know bout Purple Ribbon or Got Purp
I, I be on that kryptonite that means I can't be hurt
Gotta leave this place it's been cool but I gotta go
[Chorus]
Even on the train
Should've asked two free mans
I'll be back again
(Know we been though a lot I ain't perfect but I swear
To you I'm a changed man)
Even on the train
Should've asked two free mans
I'll be back again
(From the caboose)
Now it's time to say goodbye they should've turned me loose
I was all about my team but now I call upon my crew
I'm a family type of person but I'm deadly dolo too
And you can achieve anything that you put your heart into
See the second hand will never stop and neither will the clock
The nigga big still hit the stage by himself and still rock
Cause when your faith is in the right place see he ain't gon let you flop
You can say whatever you want (Bet you can't do it like me) Boy stop!!
Before you can say you can't get going
There's no excuse this time don't be afraid to fly
You never know what day the doors will close
It's time to say goodbye time to pack up and ride
Got to leave this place it's been cool but I gotta go
[Chorus]
The Train by Outkast featuring Scar and Sleepy Brown is a reflective song about the journey of life. It starts with a call for people to join the train, the journey of life. The chorus, “Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, Time to spread my wings and high up in the sky I can fly, I'll fly, I'll fly so high,” indicates a readiness to move on and explore new things.
The song delves into the artists' experiences in the rap game, with one of them mentioning that when he was brought into the game, he wasn't always in the vibe for spitting, but he made a change. He similarly likens his experience to changing a diaper on the bottom of his baby daughter, not ready to be a dad. The journey of fatherhood was not one he was sure he wanted to take, but once he did the feeling was unforgettable.
Ultimately, The Train depicts the journey of life, with its joys, sorrows, victories, and defeats. It also suggests the importance of looking ahead and pressing on towards the future with hope and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard
Everyone get on board this train
Or are all y'all bored?
Are you all bored or ready for some excitement?
It's good to have y'all back now
We're happy to have you back with us
Ladies and gents
Hello everyone
Y'all already know what it is
You already know what to expect
God don't make no mistakes
Everything happens for a reason, according to God
Little do they know when I was brought up into this game
No one knew when I started in the music industry
Point ain't always in a vibe for spitting I made a change
I don't always feel like rapping, so I changed my style
Like the diaper on the bottom of my baby daughter
Like changing my daughter's diaper, I had to adapt and change in life
I wasn't ready to be no father, maybe, kind of, sorta
I wasn't fully prepared to be a father, in a way
'Cause when I saw her I swear it made a tear fall
When I saw my daughter for the first time, I was emotional
Not tears of sorrow but of joy so listen here y'all
I wasn't crying from sadness, but from happiness
I grabbed the mic and moved the crowd then disappeared dog
I performed, then left the stage
Back in '94 that was the motherfucking year homeboy
The year 1994 was a great year, my friend
Then that southernplayalistic went platinum
Our album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, went platinum
Stacks on deck they ain't tell us to pay our taxes
We had lots of money but didn't have proper financial management
Walking around the table in the kitchen we was practicing
We practiced our rhymes while casually walking around the kitchen table
Reciting rhymes to sharpen minds now lets deliver to the masses
We practiced to improve, now we're ready to perform for our fans
[Chorus]
Refrain/repeating chorus
Welcome to my life I think its time I take it back
Let me tell you about my life and how I'm going to take control again
I got to give you all the facts so you can see what type of cat
I have to be honest with you and show you my true self
That you dealing with now on ATLiens we was killing it
On our album ATLiens we were doing great
And then my auntie pass she was like my mother I was feeling it
I was really affected when my aunt (who was like a mother to me) died
The first person close to me to die I needed healing
It was the first time someone so important to me had died, I had to heal
But I see her as an angel when I look up at the ceiling
I imagine my aunt as a heavenly being when I look up at the ceiling
Like my daddy and grandaddy on both shoulders steady chilling
My father and grandfather have passed away, but I feel their presence and support
So you got to keep on living like each day is the beginning
You need to live each day to the fullest, like it's a new beginning
It's yo birthday even on your worst day
Every day is special, even the bad ones
Live it like the first day I'm Antwan Andre
I approach every day with excitement, like it's my first day on this Earth
Or General Patton if you know bout Purple Ribbon or Got Purp
I'm like a great military leader (General Patton), especially to those who know my Purple Ribbon or Got Purp projects
I, I be on that kryptonite that means I can't be hurt
I have a strong willpower that makes me unbreakable (like Superman's weakness to kryptonite)
Gotta leave this place it's been cool but I gotta go
I've enjoyed being here, but it's time for me to move on
Even on the train, should've asked two free mans
Even though I'm on the train now, I should have asked for help earlier
I'll be back again (Know we been though a lot I ain't perfect but I swear To you I'm a changed man)
I'll be back in the future, and though I've made some mistakes, I'm a better person now
Even on the train, should've asked two free mans, I'll be back again (From the caboose)
Even while on the train, I should have asked for help, but I'll still be back (from the back of the train)
Now it's time to say goodbye they should've turned me loose
It's time for me to leave and move on
I was all about my team but now I call upon my crew
I used to be all about my team, but now I rely on my smaller group of friends/family
I'm a family type of person but I'm deadly dolo too
I value my family, but I can handle things on my own as well
And you can achieve anything that you put your heart into
If you put enough effort into something, you can achieve it
See the second hand will never stop and neither will the clock
Time doesn't stop for anyone, so keep moving forward
The nigga big still hit the stage by himself and still rock
Although I'm alone now, I can still perform well and entertain
Cause when your faith is in the right place see he ain't gon let you flop
If you have faith in yourself or a higher power, you will succeed
You can say whatever you want (Bet you can't do it like me) Boy stop!!
Go ahead and talk about me, but you can never do things the way I do them
Before you can say you can't get going
Don't give up before you even try
There's no excuse this time don't be afraid to fly
Don't make excuses, overcome your fears and take risks
You never know what day the doors will close
You don't know when opportunities will slip away, so take advantage of them now
It's time to say goodbye time to pack up and ride
It's time to leave and move on to the next chapter of life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTWAN PATTON, TERRENCE SMITH, PATRICK BROWN, DAVID BROWN, MYRNA CRENSHAW, JOI ELAINE GILLIAM, KEVIN LLOYD KENDRICK
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@izik950
Janelle Monet will always look like she's from the 1930s
@gacaptain
She shoulda been on Idlewild cause she looks like she's from back in those days. Classy if you ask me. And too fine. I would murder that.
@izik950
truth!!!!!!!
@SquareBusinezz
say it again brotha
@scarakitty
nothin' wrong with that!
@ieam1010
gacaptain She is on Idlewild! Featured on the album (at least twice) and she's in the movie!
@tony--pajamas
I don't care who you are, you just have to admit that OutKast is one of the most musically talented and diverse acts of all time.
@Noelle.Tyler90
Period!!!!
@jackpea7102
They are not musicians. However, they are talented and not like your typical rappers. They are very interesting to watch.
@Jammastermatt1
@@jackpea7102 they most certainly are musicians man