TRAIN
Silver Wood and Steel Lyrics
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Lust with 13 Siamese twins. Bought for science, kept for skin.
Twenty souls touch themselves. Lord help them! I help my self.
This is my circle of instant friends.
(south to Christian lands)
These are my friends now, these are my friends now,
THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW,
THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW!
I'm on assignment for the FBI, Miami, Florida. Child sacrifice.
The swamp is deep and warm and old.
(I'm falling) I think she loves me, I love her too.
Satan brands, and home made tattoos.
You can't believe the things I've seen.
(30 churches burning)
These are my friends now, these are my friends now,
These are my friends now, these are my friends now.
THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW,
THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW!
We sit, and drink, All day now. We sit, and drink, all day now.
(cinder block temple) The sun beats down outside,
And I can't think of a better reason to. Too late now,
Too late to tell me what I've become. (we are becoming)
These are my friends now, these are my friends now,
These are my friends now, these are my friends now.
THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW,
THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW!
I'm all alone in a big white house, and. I'm all alone
In a big white house, and.
(I fade)
The song Train by Silver Wood and Steel paints a vivid picture of a person on the move, leaving behind the city and boarding a train headed south. The lyrics suggest a journey into the unknown, where the singer encounters a range of characters that become their instant friends. The mention of 13 Siamese twins bought for science but kept for skin, and the disturbing reference to child sacrifice, suggest an underworld of taboo and depravity. Amidst the chaos, the singer seems to find comfort and a sense of belonging with these new friends. The repeated refrain of "These are my friends now" reinforces the idea of a close-knit group that has formed despite the external circumstances.
The lyrics are deliberately cryptic, with references to Satan brands, homemade tattoos, and burning churches. The singer also mentions being on assignment for the FBI. However, it is unclear how these elements fit together or what their significance might be. The lyrics are suggestive of a darker side of society, where the lines between good and evil, right and wrong, are blurred.
Overall, Train is a haunting song that invites the listener to contemplate the complexities and mysteries of the human experience. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world that is simultaneously alluring and repugnant, where the bonds of friendship are tested by the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Left Chicago, left the filth. Hopped a boxcar, headed south.
I left the dirty city of Chicago and took a southbound boxcar journey towards Christian lands.
Lust with 13 Siamese twins. Bought for science, kept for skin.
I had sexual desires with thirteen Siamese twins who were originally bought for scientific research but were later kept by me for their skin.
Twenty souls touch themselves. Lord help them! I help myself.
Twenty people present with me satisfy themselves sexually, and I don't care about their well-being.
This is my circle of instant friends.
These people with whom I indulge in sexual activities are my immediate friends who help me in my illicit activities.
THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW!
These people are now my close associates, and I will remain loyal to them and their interests.
I'm on assignment for the FBI, Miami, Florida. Child sacrifice.
I am working with FBI in Miami for investigating child sacrifices.
The swamp is deep and warm and old. (I'm falling) I think she loves me, I love her too. Satan brands, and home made tattoos. You can't believe the things I've seen.
The swamp is a mysterious place with deep history, and I think my partner loves me, and I am in love with her as well. I have noticed that people brand themselves with Satanic markings and make tattoos, and I have seen unspeakable things.
These are my friends now, these are my friends now, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW!
These people with whom I work with FBI are now my close associates, and I will remain loyal to them and their interests.
We sit, and drink, All day now. We sit, and drink, all day now. (cinder block temple) The sun beats down outside, And I can't think of a better reason to.
We spend our day sitting and drinking. We spend our days in a religious place and desire to stay there all day long. The sun outside beats down hard, but we don't want to leave because we believe there is no better reason to do something else.
Too late now, Too late to tell me what I've become. (we are becoming)
It's too late to tell me what kind of person I have turned out to be; moreover, it's an ongoing process.
These are my friends now, these are my friends now, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW, THESE ARE MY FRIENDS NOW!
These people with whom I spend my day drinking at a religious place are now my close associates, and I will remain loyal to them and their interests.
I'm all alone in a big white house, and. I'm all alone In a big white house, and. (I fade)
I now live alone in a big white house, and it seems like I am fading away into nothingness.
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