Long Train Runnin'
Star Academy 7 Lyrics
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See them long trains run, and you watch them disappear
Without love, where would you be now
Without loooooove
You know I saw miss Lucy down along the tracks
Lost her home and her family and she won′t be coming back
Without love, where would you be right now
Without looooove
Well the illinois is central
On the southern central freight
Gotta keep on pushing mama
'Cause you know they′re running late
Without love where would you be now
Without loooove
Well the pistons keep on turning
And the wheels go round and round
And the steel rails are cold and hard
For the miles that they go down
Without love, where would you be right now
Without loooove
Where would you be right know
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The lyrics of Star Academy 7's song Long Train Runnin' are full of metaphors and symbolic language to create an image of a train running away from its problems. The first verse talks about watching long trains disappearing, suggesting someone is trying to escape something. The line "Without love, where would you be now" adds depth to this idea by implying that love is necessary for a fulfilling life. The second verse introduces a woman named Miss Lucy who has lost everything and cannot return home. This could symbolize someone who has hit rock bottom and feels stuck. However, the chorus repeats the same question: "Without love, where would you be right now" suggesting that even in difficult times, love can be a guiding force.
The third and fourth verses go into more detail about the train itself. The Illinois Central and Southern Central Freight are named, emphasizing the importance of this train's journey. The chorus follows again, but the final line is left unsung. This could suggest that the question of where one would be without love is a personal, introspective one that requires reflection and self-discovery. The image of the train's wheels turning and the steel rails being cold and hard create a sense of determination and perseverance. Despite the challenges, the train keeps moving forward, just like people can keep moving forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
I see the long trains disappear down the tracks near here.
See them long trains run, and you watch them disappear
I observe the long trains pass by and disappear down the tracks.
Without love, where would you be now
Love is important to our lives, and without it, where would we be?
Without loooooove
Love is a crucial element that is often overlooked.
You know I saw miss Lucy down along the tracks
I once saw Lucy down near the trains and the tracks.
Lost her home and her family and she won′t be coming back
Unfortunately, Lucy lost everything, and she won't be able to return home.
Well the illinois is central
One of the railway companies that operate on the country's busiest routes is the Illinois Central.
On the southern central freight
The southern area of the country also receives several central freight deliveries.
Gotta keep on pushing mama
We must keep pushing forward tirelessly, dear mom.
'Cause you know they′re running late
We must push ahead because the trains are behind schedule.
Well the pistons keep on turning
The wheels of the trains keep moving forward, no matter what.
And the wheels go round and round
The trains keep moving, with the wheels rotating continuously.
And the steel rails are cold and hard
Train tracks are made of steel and feel cold and hard to the touch.
For the miles that they go down
The tracks cover long distances across the country.
Where would you be right now
Reflect on the importance of love and what it adds to our lives.
Writer(s): Tom Johnston
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.