Freight Train
Sara Holman Lyrics
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No, what's a little pain
When you have so much to love?
Grief is a freight train
No, what's a little pain
When you have so much to love?
Forever is a slow dream
When you've got so much to lose
Hope is a fast car
Only takes you so far away
Where you've got a lot to learn
Close your eyes
Take to the sky like a big blue kite
Leave your woes behind
Close my eyes
Try to remember what you said to me
Before you said goodbye
Love is a slow song
Playing on the radio
I know every word by heart
Happiness is a soft light
That way we see our life by
Only fading to the dark
Close your eyes
Take to the sky like a big blue kite
Leave your woes behind
Close my eyes
Try to remember what you said to me
Before you said goodbye
In "Freight Train," Sara Holman provides a reflective and poignant take on grief, hope, love, and happiness. She likens grief to a freight train, a powerful entity that can take over our lives and leave us feeling overwhelmed and hurt. However, she acknowledges that in comparison to the amount of love we have in our lives, grief is just a small pain that can be managed. She then contrasts this with the concept of forever being a slow dream, something that is vivid and potent, but also something that can cause us to become acutely aware of what we might lose in our lives. In this way, Holman acknowledges the delicate balancing act that is living and loving well.
Line by Line Meaning
Grief is a freight train
Grief can feel like a massive, overwhelming force, unstoppable no matter what you do.
No, what's a little pain
When you have so much to love?
Though the pain of grief may seem unbearable in the moment, the love you have for someone can help you keep going.
Forever is a slow dream
The idea of spending eternity without someone you love can feel like a distant, slow-moving concept.
Oh, what a vivid thing
When you've got so much to lose
The thought of losing everything you love and care about in the span of eternity can be a haunting and vivid image to contemplate.
Hope is a fast car
Only takes you so far away
Where you've got a lot to learn
Hope can be an exciting ride, but it can only get you so far before you must face the unknowns you've yet to experience and learn from.
Close your eyes
Take to the sky like a big blue kite
Leave your woes behind
Sometimes, the best way to deal with grief is to take a break and take some time for yourself, letting yourself be free from the pain you feel.
Close my eyes
Try to remember what you said to me
Before you said goodbye
When dealing with grief and loss, it can be helpful to remember the things that were said and done with the person who has passed, reminding you of the good times and love you shared.
Love is a slow song
Playing on the radio
I know every word by heart
Love can be a familiar, comforting feeling, like a song you know so well you can recite every word perfectly.
Happiness is a soft light
That way we see our life by
Only fading to the dark
Happiness can be a gentle and constant presence in our lives, helping us see the world in a positive light, but it can fade in the face of grief and loss.
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Grief is a freight train
No, what's a little pain
When you've got so much to love?
Grief is a freight train
No, what's a little pain
When you've got so much to love?
Forever is a slow dream
Oh, what a vivid thing
When you've got so much to lose
Hope is a fast car
Only takes you so far
Where you've got a lot to learn
Close your eyes
Take to the sky like a big blue kite
Leave your woes behind
Close my eyes
Try to remember what you said to me
Before you said goodbye
Love is a slow song
Playing on the radio
I know every word by heart
Happiness is soft light
That we see our lives by
Only fading to the dark
Close your eyes
Take to the sky like a big blue kite
Leave your woes behind
Close my eyes
Try to remember what you said to me
Before you said goodbye
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Freight Train Lyrics
Grief is a freight train
No, what's a little pain
When you've got so much to love?
Grief is a freight train
No, what's a little pain
When you've got so much to love?
Forever is a slow dream
Oh, what a vivid thing
When you've got so much to lose
Hope is a fast car
Only takes you so far
Where you've got a lot to learn
Close your eyes
Take to the sky like a big blue kite
Leave your woes behind
Close my eyes
Try to remember what you said to me
Before you said goodbye
Love is a slow song
Playing on the radio
I know every word by heart
Happiness is soft light
That we see our lives by
Only fading to the dark
Close your eyes
Take to the sky like a big blue kite
Leave your woes behind
Close my eyes
Try to remember what you said to me
Before you said goodbye
@dorabalazs7292
I heard it on Bones. I love this song ❤️
@NorBert89
+Balazs Dora Me 2. Én is :)
@Greeen_eyed_monster
same !
@XxViolentYoshixX2
Balazs Dora Same
@brookeelizabeth1104
SAMEEE!!!
@_Lane_
The same with me. Greetings from Hungary! ;)
@fionachurch37
Heard this song on Bones and it brought me here. Since first hearing it and now, my mum sadly passed and this is playing at her funeral. Sara sounds very much like Lana Del Ray, but is much easier to listen to and much easier to relate to! This is a brilliant song and it has helped me through a very difficult time :)
@LibertyxKills
Heard this on Pretty Little Liars and fell in love. Beautiful lyrics, beautiful melody, and beautiful voice. Just perfect. PLL and the Walking Dead have the most amazing music.
@xbeautybabee8055
Same with me I heard it in pll too ! I shazamed it right away!
@LibertyxKills
LOL me too!!