After a string of successful releases during 2014, there’s no telling when Ry’s momentum will stop. The Unearthed featured artist successfully just finished his debut tour, and returns to finish 2014 making his biggest mark yet with 'Lightning In A Bottle'.
The new single is a taste of what's to follow on Ry's upcoming debut EP 'Ivory Coast' - due early 2015 via Inertia Access. The release is sure to be another highlight for one of Australia’s most exciting Hip-Hop artists on the horizon.
Good Morning
Ry Lyrics
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Good morning, Mr. Railroad Man
What time do your trains roll by ?
"At 9:16 and 2:44 and 25 minutes 'till 5"
"At 9:16 and 2:44 and 25 minutes 'till 5"
Thank you, Mr. Railroad Man
I want to watch your trains go by
Standing on a platform, smoking a cheap cigar
And waiting for an old freight train that carries an empty car
Well, I pulled my hat down over my eyes
And I walked across the tracks
And I caught me the end of an old freight train
And I never did come back
Well, I sat down in a gamblin' game
But I could not play my hand
I was thinkin' about the woman I loved
Run away with another man, poor boy
Run away with another man
I was thinking about the woman that I loved
Run away with another man
The lyrics of the song Good Morning Mr. Railroad Man by Ry Cooder express the sentiment of a man who is fascinated by trains and enamoured by the lifestyle of a Railroad Man. The singer wants to know the exact time of the trains rolling by and wants to watch them go by. He is standing on the platform, smoking a cheap cigar and is waiting for an old freight train that carries an empty car. When he finally catches the end of an old freight train, he sits down to play a gamblin' game but is preoccupied with the thought of a woman he loved who ran away with another man. The singer never returned, and that's the end of the story.
The simplicity of the lyrics masks the underlying sense of loss and longing conveyed in the narrative. The Railroad Man's train represents a metaphor for the singer's life. He finds himself waiting for the train to come by, watching it go away, and never getting on it. The relationship he had with a woman who left him is like a train that he never caught. The singer is left with an emptiness that he cannot fill.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning, Mr. Railroad Man
Greeting to the person in charge of the railroad
What time do your trains roll by ?
Inquire about the schedule of the passing trains
"At 9:16 and 2:44 and 25 minutes 'till 5"
Respond with the specific times of the train's arrival
Thank you, Mr. Railroad Man
Express gratitude towards the railroad worker
I want to watch your trains go by
Desire to see the trains pass through
Standing on a platform, smoking a cheap cigar
Positioned on a platform, smoking an inexpensive cigar
And waiting for an old freight train that carries an empty car
Expecting an outdated cargo train carrying only an empty cart
Well, I pulled my hat down over my eyes
Pulled my hat down to shield my eyes
And I walked across the tracks
Moved across the railroad tracks
And I caught me the end of an old freight train
Managed to get on the last part of an old cargo train
And I never did come back
Never returned from the journey
Well, I sat down in a gamblin' game
Started to play a gambling game
But I could not play my hand
Unable to make a move in the game
I was thinkin' about the woman I loved
Thinking about the woman that I loved
Run away with another man, poor boy
Exited with another man, making me a poor boy
Run away with another man
Left with another man
I was thinking about the woman that I loved
Reflecting on the woman that I was fond of
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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@fightermma
Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life.
Can we talk?
@FrenchLamb89
Fan : « everybody’s pushing me »
Ryan : « there’s no one behind you » LMAOO
@baselkhartabil8144
😂😂 fr
@maplecookies2036
Pushin him for autographs.
@jennamalone2092
It was so funny the way Ryan said that. It looked like he was trying not to laugh too when he said it. LOL
@shaneryan7417
He's being pushed by Casper the ghost 😂
@jennamalone2092
@@shaneryan7417 😂Too funny.
@LEE_RHI
These people aren't even fans they're just paparazzi's who sells autographs 💀
@BigBlockChoc1
Fax
@andreihiris6670
really? lol
@joshperez1930
Indeed!