Slow Train Comin'
Pinmonkey Lyrics
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But I can't seem to stop cravin, the tremble from your touch
And I don't know how it happened, but it happened just the same
That bitter sweet addiction, keeps rushin through my brain
Wheels are in motion, time feels frozen
I can hear it rollin Lord I know
There's a heartache closing in on me
I can't seem to break it free
Baby your sweet lovin
Is like a slow train comin
It's a constant contradiction, I can't go and I canÆt stay
It's a no win situation, it's gonna hurt me either way
I can see the end in sight, but I'll just close my eyes
I can hear it rollin Lord I know
There's a heartache closing in on me
My hearts tied down to these tracks now
I can't seem to break it free
Baby your sweet lovin
Is like a slow train comin
Oh you think by now that I'd learned my lesson
But it feels so right that I keep forgettin
I can hear it rollin Lord I know
There's a heartache closing in on me
My hearts tied down to these tracks now
I can't seem to break it free
Baby your sweet lovin
Baby your sweet lovin
Baby your sweet lovin
Is like a slow train comin
The lyrics to Pinmonkey's "Slow Train Comin'" is about being stuck in a toxic relationship that the singer knows they should leave but they just can't seem to break free. Despite the inevitable heartache and pain that will come from staying in the relationship, they are addicted to the feeling they get from being with their partner. The opening line, "From the moment I first saw you, I knew I should turn and run," sets the tone for the rest of the song, letting the listener know that the singer is already aware that this relationship is not healthy. The line "It's a no win situation, it's gonna hurt me either way" further emphasizes the pain that comes with the situation.
The train metaphor throughout the song suggests that the singer is unable to stop or change the direction of their relationship. The chorus "I can hear it rolling, Lord I know, there's a heartache closing in on me, my heart's tied down to these tracks now, I can't seem to break it free" paints a vivid picture of being physically tied to the tracks and unable to escape the oncoming heartache.
The last verse shows the singer admitting they haven't learned their lesson and keep forgetting the pain that comes from staying in the relationship. The repetitive use of "baby your sweet lovin'" in the chorus suggests the singer is still unable to resist the attraction to their partner even though they know it will cause them pain.
Overall, the lyrics to "Slow Train Comin'" highlight the difficulty some people have when trying to leave a toxic relationship despite knowing it will cause them pain.
Line by Line Meaning
From the moment I first saw you, I knew I should turn and run
I knew that being with you would cause me pain, but I couldn't resist.
But I can't seem to stop cravin, the tremble from your touch
I'm addicted to the way you make me feel.
And I don't know how it happened, but it happened just the same
I don't know how I fell for you, but I did.
That bitter sweet addiction, keeps rushin through my brain
I can't get enough of you, but being with you hurts at the same time.
Wheels are in motion, time feels frozen
My fate is being decided, but it feels like everything is standing still.
It's a constant contradiction, I can't go and I canÆt stay
I'm stuck in between wanting to leave and wanting to stay with you.
It's a no win situation, it's gonna hurt me either way
No matter what I choose, it's going to cause me pain.
I can see the end in sight, but I'll just close my eyes
I know this won't end well, but I'm going to ignore it and pretend everything's okay.
Oh you think by now that I'd learned my lesson
I've been through this before, but I keep making the same mistake.
But it feels so right that I keep forgettin
Being with you feels so good that I forget the pain that comes with it.
I can hear it rollin Lord I know
I can hear the pain coming my way.
There's a heartache closing in on me
I know that being with you will cause me heartache.
My hearts tied down to these tracks now
I'm stuck, and can't break free from you.
I can't seem to break it free
No matter how hard I try, I can't leave you.
Baby your sweet lovin
I love being with you.
Is like a slow train comin
But being with you will inevitably cause pain, like a train wreck in slow motion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Anthem Entertainment, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELISSA ANN PEIRCE, ASHLEY GORLEY, HUGH BRYAN SIMPSON
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