Train For Tomorrow
The Electric Prunes Lyrics


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You want to know, will the sun keep glowin' ?
Will the rain keep rainin' and the wind keep blowin' ?
Can a man change the minds of men ?
Can you go where you've never been ?
Come ride the train for tomorrow.
Will our children have the chance to pray
When tomorrow becomes today ?
There's no use runnin' 'cause you can't hide
The track's too long and there's coal inside
Inside the train for tomorrow.

We're waiting for that common freight




Each tuime that we anticipate
The knock upon our door that means the future of our dreams.

Overall Meaning

The Electric Prunes's song Train for Tomorrow is a thought-provoking piece about the uncertainties of the future. The lyrics begin with a series of poignant questions about whether the natural cycle of the world will continue in the future - such as the sun shining, the rain pouring, and the wind blowing. The questions then shift towards whether human beings can change the course of destiny, if we can go places we've never been before, and if we can change the minds of men. The song then invites listeners to ride the train for tomorrow, and explore the possibilities of a new and unknown future.


The central theme of the song is the inevitability of change and the fears that come with it. The lyrics then become more introspective and turn towards the future of our own children. Will they have the freedom to pray? Will they experience the same freedoms we have today? At this point, the song becomes deeply reflective, and the singer admits that there is no point in resisting change because it is part of the journey of life. The last line "The knock upon our door that means the future of our dreams" highlights that while change is inevitable, it can also bring opportunities for growth and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

You want to know, will the sun keep glowin' ?
Do you wonder if the natural order of things will remain constant?


Will the rain keep rainin' and the wind keep blowin' ?
Will the weather patterns stay the same?


Can a man change the minds of men ?
Is it possible for one person to influence the opinions of others?


Can you go where you've never been ?
Are you willing to take risks and explore new territories?


Come ride the train for tomorrow.
Join us in our quest for a better future.


Will our children have the chance to pray
Will future generations have the freedom to express their religious beliefs?


When tomorrow becomes today ?
When the future arrives, will it bring positive changes?


There's no use runnin' 'cause you can't hide
Don't try to avoid the inevitable.


The track's too long and there's coal inside
The journey may be difficult and uncomfortable.


Inside the train for tomorrow.
But it's worth enduring the hardship to reach a brighter future.


We're waiting for that common freight
We're all hoping for a collective improvement.


Each time that we anticipate
We eagerly await the arrival of these positive changes.


The knock upon our door that means the future of our dreams.
We're looking for signs that the future we imagine is becoming a reality.




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Benito Soriano


on Are You Lovin' Me More (But Enjoying It Less)

A very nice and underated song should have done better . . . .

Benito Soriano


on Onie

A ery nice and underated song should have done better. . . .Up to now.

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