Train in Vain
The Clash Lyrics

You say you stand by your man
You claim to support your significant other in all situations

Tell me something I don't understand
Enlighten me on an aspect of this that I still don't comprehend

You said you love me and that's a fact
You expressed your feelings of genuine affection towards me explicitly

And then you left me, said you felt trapped
Subsequently, you abandoned me with an explanation that you no longer felt free in this relationship

Well, some things you can explain away
Certain things can be excused or justified

But the heartache's in me 'til this day
However, the emotional pain I experienced still lingers

You didn't stand by me
You did not support me

No, not at all
Not even in the slightest

All the times
Every instance

When we were close
When we had a strong relationship

I'll remember these things the most
I will hold onto these memories more than any others

I see all my dreams come tumbling down
I am witnessing all of my aspirations falling apart

I can't be happy without you around
I am unable to feel contentment unless you are present

So alone I keep the wolves at bay
I am forced to fend off challenges and adversaries by myself

And there's only one thing I can say
In this situation, I can only come up with one statement

You must explain why this must be
You need to clarify the reasoning behind your actions

Did you lie when you spoke to me?
Did you make false statements to me?

Now I got a job
I currently have employment

But it don't pay
However, it provides low income

I need new clothes
I require additional clothing

I need somewhere to stay
I am in need of a place to reside

But without all of these things I can do
However, I am capable of functioning without all of these possessions

But without your love I won't make it through
But I will not be able to endure without your affection

But you don't understand my point of view
You are unable to see things from my perspective

I suppose there's nothing I can do
Therefore, there might not be any applicable solution

Did you stand by me?
Did you support me?

No way
Definitely not