RUNAWAY TRAIN
Sam Callahan Lyrics


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So I'm standing, standing and starin
And I'm hoping somehow
This will all work out, out out
I remember, living and laughing
Just know that I try here
But I couldn't learn to love love love

The life I was leading
It just left me needing
All that I stand for
It just left me wanting more

There's a Runaway train
I might be crazy to jump on
The risk I'm taking can't go wrong
It's far too late I'm moving on on on
There's a Runaway train
I might be lost but I know this time
I'm gonna run into head lights
You can't hold me back I've got one last chance

Yeah

I can see through
All that they've said to you
Then next thing I know you
You took my lies and made them true
cause they sounded better to you
And I could already see it
Now I'm torn up and beated
Cause you gotta go
where no one else has been so close

There's a Runaway train
I might be crazy to jump on
The risk I'm taking can't go wrong
It's far too late I'm moving on on on
There's a Runaway train
I might be lost but I know this time
I'm gonna run into head lights
You can't hold me back I've got one last chance

So we don't belong here
and you'll do what I tell you too
I'd rather try dieing then loose

There's a Runaway train
I might be crazy to jump on
The risk I'm taking can't go wrong
It's far too late I'm moving on on on
There's a Runaway train
I might be lost but I know this time
I'm gonna run into head lights
You can't hold me back I'm gonna take this one last chance

Yeah Yeah





There's a Runaway Train

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Callahan's "Runaway Train" tell a story of a person who is standing and staring at the unknown, hoping that somehow everything will work out for them. The song reflects on the memories of living and laughing, but something went wrong along the way, and they couldn't learn to love. The person is left needing more from the life they were leading, and they feel lost.


However, the person sees a runaway train and decides to take the risk and jump on it, even though it might seem crazy. They are aware of the danger of jumping onto a runaway train, but they are ready to move on and take one last chance. The lyrics suggest that sometimes in life, one has to take a risk and move on to make it work.


The lyrics are delivered with passion and emotion, making the song a powerful and relatable piece. It's a song that inspires people to take risks and pursue their dreams, even if it seems crazy.


Line by Line Meaning

So I'm standing, standing and starin
I'm standing still and looking around, unsure of my next move


And I'm hoping somehow
I'm hoping that somehow everything will work out in my favor


This will all work out, out out
I'm hoping that this situation will eventually work itself out


I remember, living and laughing
I remember a time when I was happy and carefree


Just know that I try here
I want you to know that I'm making an effort in this situation


But I couldn't learn to love love love
However, I realize that I couldn't make myself love the person or situation in question


The life I was leading
The way I was living my life


It just left me needing
It left me feeling unfulfilled


All that I stand for
All that I believe in


It just left me wanting more
It left me wanting more out of life


There's a Runaway train
I feel like there's a situation or opportunity that's out of control like a runaway train


I might be crazy to jump on
It may seem risky or foolish to pursue this situation


The risk I'm taking can't go wrong
Even though it's a risk, I feel like I have to take it and that it will be worth it


It's far too late I'm moving on on on
I've made my decision to pursue this situation and there's no turning back


I'm gonna run into head lights
I'm aware that there may be danger ahead and I'm still willing to move forward


You can't hold me back I've got one last chance
I'm determined to take this one last chance and nothing can stop me


I can see through
I can see past the lies and manipulations of others


All that they've said to you
All the lies and manipulations that others have told you


Then next thing I know you
Next thing I know, you've believed their lies and taken their side


You took my lies and made them true
They took my words and twisted them to make their lies seem true


cause they sounded better to you
Because their lies were more appealing or convincing to you


And I could already see it
I could already see that they were manipulating and lying to you


Now I'm torn up and beated
Now I feel hurt and defeated


Cause you gotta go
Because you have to leave or distance yourself from me


Where no one else has been so close
You're going somewhere or with someone that I haven't been as close to


So we don't belong here
We don't fit in here or with these people


and you'll do what I tell you too
You'll follow my lead and do what I say


I'd rather try dieing then loose
I'd rather take a risk and potentially fail than not try at all


Yeah Yeah
An exclamation to show excitement or determination




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Comments from YouTube:

Nicole King

Can't believe this has 94k views, I still remember trying to get it to 1k😳
So proud of you!❤️

Olina Peters

95k now

Kiki Bowen

I'm so proud of you! I really hope you have a good career in music; I want to see more stuff like this. #ProudCallafan <3

Hannah Bristow

Still love this song! Had it on my phone since it was first released on iTunes ahah! Really hope he wins X Factor, he truly deserves it :)

Jenessa Alexandra

Omg Sam I'm literally crying.. I'm so proud of how far you've come and how much you've progressed! I remember when this song came out and going to your first headline gig (in 229) and now just wow you're doing so great! Keep at it munch! Love ya loads Sam 💙xxx

Barry Greene

You should definitely sing this on X Factor Sam. This has been one of my favourites for a long time now.

Rachel Gascoigne

This is amazing Sam!! I'm so proud of you, you deserve every bit of success!! Love you!#ProudCallafan

Lucy

I have had this song stuck in my head for days & I love it! :-)

Barry Greene

One of my most played songs of the moment, much better than what's in the charts. Wishing you all the very best for the live shows Sam :)

Brooke Tyler

I'm so proud of Sam! This is so amazing :)

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