Last Train To Trancentral
The KLF Lyrics


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All aboard, all aboard, a-woah-ho
All aboard, all aboard, a-woah-ho

Others need the vibes
Last train of the fast train, destination general
Thoughts that seem to draw me
Heading for Trancentral
Still i'm seeking something
And some things I am seeking
In the carriage on the fast train
Of the last train to Trancentral

We've been waiting for years
And now it's here
Last train to Trancentral

Take the last train
From Sample City, on the downtown line
Last train to Trancentral
Last train

Others need the vibes
A brand new day is dawning
A light that will annoint thee
A sign from the subconscious
An angel sent to guide me
The searching will be over
The call will now be gentle
In the carriage on the fast train
Of the last train to Trancentral

The KLF will take you there
Last train to Trancentral (it's the last train)

The Liberation Loophole will make it clear...
On the last train to Trancentral (last train)

This is what KLF is about
Also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu
Furthermore known as the JAMS

One time!
Take the last train
Last train
All aboard, all aboard, a-woah-ho
All aboard, all aboard, a-woah-ho

Others need the vibes
Whoo-oo
Others need the vibes
Whoo-oo
Others need the vibes
Last train or the fast train,
My destination's general
The thoughts that seem to draw me
Headin' downtown for Trancentral
Still I'm seeking something
And there's something that I'm seeking
In a carriage on the fast train
Of the last train to Trancentral

The KLF will take you there
Last train to Trancentral (take the last train)

The Liberation Loophole will make it clear
On the last train to Trancentral (last train)

(Take the last train) (All aboard, all aboard, a-woah-ho)

Yeah, there's only one place I'm living, man...
I'm going into Trancentral where I can,
You understand, liberate and free the psyche.
You know, banish my mind and my body
'Cause this way I don't know whether I'm in the future or the present...
Is this the beginning or the ending?
although I know that things are incidental
The landscape may have to be accidental
I'm still in a carriage




On the fast train, of the last train, to Trancentral
Over and out

Overall Meaning

"Last Train to Trancentral" by The KLF is a song that reflects on the journey towards inner liberation through a metaphorical train ride to an imaginary place called Trancentral. The song opens by inviting everyone aboard the "last train to Trancentral" with a "woo-hoo" chant. The lyrics further describe a mission for seeking inner peace and the promise of finding it on this train. The train ride metaphorically represents the journey towards inner liberation, a quest to find something that seems to be missing within.


The lyrics use metaphors to visualize the journey towards inner peace with the location Trancentral being emblematic of a harmonious and peaceful state of mind. The call for inner peace is further emphasized with lines referring to "vibes" and "thoughts that seem to draw me." Ultimately, the song proposes a way for the listeners to realize their repressed desires and experience inner freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

All aboard, all aboard, a-woah-ho
Board the train to Trancentral.


Others need the vibes
There are people who need the energy and emotions.


Last train of the fast train, destination general
This is the last train, traveling quickly towards a deliberately undefined destination.


Thoughts that seem to draw me
Mental impulses are bringing me towards a goal.


Heading for Trancentral
I am going to Trancentral.


Still i'm seeking something
I am still searching for something.


And some things I am seeking
There are certain specific things that I am seeking.


In the carriage on the fast train Of the last train to Trancentral
I am currently on the train to Trancentral.


We've been waiting for years
People have been anticipating this moment for years.


And now it's here
The moment has finally arrived.


Take the last train From Sample City, on the downtown line
Start the journey from Sample City on the downtown line.


Last train to Trancentral Last train
This is the final train to Trancentral.


A brand new day is dawning
A new beginning is about to take place.


A light that will annoint thee
There is an illuminating experience in store.


A sign from the subconscious An angel sent to guide me
There are indications and guidance from the subconscious.


The searching will be over
The search will conclude.


The call will now be gentle
The message will be delivered peacefully.


The KLF will take you there Last train to Trancentral (it's the last train)
The KLF will facilitate your journey to Trancentral.


The Liberation Loophole will make it clear...On the last train to Trancentral (last train)
The Liberation Loophole will provide clarity on this last train to Trancentral.


Yeah, there's only one place I'm living, man... I'm going into Trancentral where I can, You understand, liberate and free the psyche.
My ultimate destination is Trancentral where I can free myself and my mind.


You know, banish my mind and my body 'Cause this way I don't know whether I'm in the future or the present... Is this the beginning or the ending?
I want to lose track of time and space to experience the present moment.


although I know that things are incidental The landscape may have to be accidental
Although things are probably random and unpredictable, I am ok with it.


I'm still in a carriage On the fast train, of the last train, to Trancentral
I am still on the train, moving quickly towards Trancentral.


Over and out
End of transmission.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mardus_ee

Much of the early 1990s music has a strong backbeat with quite deep basslines, use of piano, and a light/ambient layer similar to a string arrangement, if not the arrangement itself, that lingers in the background. Some listeners can choose to make this ambient background layer if not the focal point, but the carrier wave of sorts for the song they're listening.

Similar in "Back To Life" by Soul II Soul, DNA ft. Susanne Vega with "Tom's Diner", "Unfinished Sympathy" by Massive Attack, "Stay" by Sheakespears Sisters, "Nothing Compares 2U" by Sinead O'Connor, "Missing" by Everything but the Girl, "You're Not Alone" by Olive, "It Feels So Good" by Sonique, "Would I Lie To You?" by Charles & Eddie, and "Who Is It" by Michael Jackson.

Edit: Notice how most of the acts I've mentioned are from the UK and Ireland.

Even in Prodigy's "No Good", there's a background layer that starts at the 1:40 timestamp into the song.

Also, real instruments.



All comments from YouTube:

@SurSagarMusicOriginal

Memories! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

@joselysylva9455

Oi.

@vanja6149

Da! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

@AngelusDlion

Makes me think of Blue Man Group actually, as this was their last song the couple of times I managed to see them live.

@WorksopGimp

Flash Back ;-)

@gamingaccount6904

Mu Mu

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@marrbac

2024 and it's still so much better than a lot of what they call music nowadays

@djaugust7774

Timeless 1991? top KLF

@ronnyh3049

Never gets old.👍🏻

@TheKaccc

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