Besides its release as a single, "Love Train" was the last song on The O'Jays' album Back Stabbers.
In recent years, the song has been used in a series of advertisements for Coors Light beer. It has been used in an episode of Scrubs in one of JD's fantasies. Also, the song was the soundtrack for the movie, Hitch. The song was played at the 2008 Democratic National Convention to celebrate unity after Senator Hillary Clinton threw her support to Senator Barack Obama.
The Rolling Stones covered "Love Train" on their 2004 DVD called Four Flicks, as well as Tommy Lee for the Final Destination 3 soundtrack.
Love Train
The O'Jays Lyrics
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Join hands (join)
Start a love train, love train
People all over the world (all the world, now)
Join hands (love ride)
Start a love train (love ride), love train
The next stop that we make will be England
Don't you know that it's time to get on board
And let this train keep on riding, riding on through
Well, well
People all over the world (you don't need no money)
Join hands (come on)
Start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on)
People all over the world (join in, ride this train)
Join in (ride this train, y'all)
Start a love train (come on, train), love train
All of you brothers over in Africa
Tell all the folks in Egypt, and Israel, too
Please don't miss this train at the station
'Cause if you miss it, I feel sorry, sorry for you
Well
People all over the world (sisters and brothers)
Join hands (join, come on)
Start a love train (ride this train, y'all), love train (come on)
People all over the world (don't need no tickets)
Join hands (come on, ride)
Start a love train, love train
Ride, let it ride
Let it ride
Let it ride
People, ain't no war
People all over the world (on this train)
Join in (ride the train)
Start a love train, love train (ride the train, y'all)
People all over the world (come on)
Join hands (you can ride or stand, yeah)
Start a love train, love train (makin' love)
People all over the world ('round the world, y'all)
Join hands (come on)
Start a love train, love train
People all over the world
Join hands
Start a love train, love train
People all over the world
Join hands
Start a love train, love train
People all over the world
Join hands
Start a love train
The lyrics to "Love Train" by The O'Jays capture the spirit of unity and love that can bring people together regardless of their differences. The song encourages people all over the world to join hands and start a love train, with the idea being that love can conquer all and bring peace to the world. The lyrics refer to different countries and regions, such as England, Russia, China, Africa, Egypt, and Israel, emphasizing the universality of love and the need for people everywhere to come together.
The song's upbeat melody and catchy refrain add to the overall message of positivity and joy. The lyrics suggest that love is a powerful force that can bring people together and overcome even the worst of situations. The song's message is as relevant today as it was when it was first released in 1972, as the world still faces many challenges related to division and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
People all over the world (everybody)
This is a call to everyone in the world to take part in the love train.
Join hands (join)
Join together with others to make the love train stronger.
Start a love train, love train
Let's begin the journey of spreading love and positivity together.
The next stop that we make will be England
The love train will travel all around the world and the next stop is England.
Tell all the folks in Russia, and China, too
Spread the message of the love train to everyone in Russia and China.
Don't you know that it's time to get on board
It's time to join the love train and be a part of something positive.
And let this train keep on riding, riding on through
Let's keep the love train going, spreading love and positivity wherever we go.
People all over the world (you don't need no money)
Anyone can join the love train, regardless of their financial situation.
Join hands (come on)
Come together with others to make the love train stronger.
Start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on)
No ticket is needed to join the love train, just come aboard and spread love.
All of you brothers over in Africa
A call to the men in Africa to join the love train.
Tell all the folks in Egypt, and Israel, too
Spread the message of the love train to everyone in Egypt and Israel.
Please don't miss this train at the station
Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this positive movement.
'Cause if you miss it, I feel sorry, sorry for you
You'll regret not being a part of the love train if you miss it.
People all over the world (sisters and brothers)
Both men and women are encouraged to join the love train, as they are all sisters and brothers.
Join hands (join, come on)
Come together to make the love train stronger.
Start a love train (ride this train, y'all), love train (come on)
Let's start this journey of love and positivity together.
Ride, let it ride
Keep the love train going strong and spreading love everywhere it goes.
People, ain't no war
There shouldn't be any wars between people, as we're all human and should come together in love.
People all over the world (on this train)
Everyone is welcome on the love train, no matter where they're from.
Join in (ride the train)
Be a part of this positive movement and ride the love train with everyone else.
Start a love train, love train (ride the train, y'all)
Let's continue to spread love and positivity all around the world.
People all over the world (come on)
A call to everyone to join the love train and make the world a more positive place.
Join hands (you can ride or stand, yeah)
Join with others to make the love train stronger, whether you're sitting or standing.
Start a love train, love train (makin' love)
Spread the love, make the world a better place.
People all over the world ('round the world, y'all)
Everyone in the world is welcome on this love train.
Join hands (come on)
Come together with others to make the love train stronger.
Start a love train, love train
Let's continue to spread love and positivity all around the world.
People all over the world (join hands)
Join together to make the love train stronger.
Start a love train, love train
Let's spread love and positivity all around the world together.
People all over the world (join hands)
Join together with others to make the love train stronger.
Start a love train, love train
Let's keep spreading love and positivity wherever we go.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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People all over the world (everybody)
Join hands (join)
Start a love train, love train
People all over the world (all the world, now)
Join hands (love ride)
Start a love train (love ride), love train
The next stop that we make will be England
Tell all the folks in Russia, and China, too
Don't you know that it's time to get on board
And let this train keep on riding, riding on through
Well, well
People all over the world (you don't need no money)
Join hands (come on)
Start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on)
People all over the world (Join in, ride this train)
Join in (Ride this train, y'all)
Start a love train (Come on, train), love train
All of you brothers over in Africa
Tell all the folks in Egypt, and Israel, too
Please don't miss this train at the station
'Cause if you miss it, I feel sorry, sorry for you
Well
People all over the world (Sisters and brothers)
Join hands (join, come on)
Start a love train (ride this train, y'all), love train (Come on)
People all over the world (Don't need no tickets)
Join hands (come on, ride)
Start a love train, love train
Ride, let it ride
Let it ride
Let it ride
People, ain't no war
People all over the world (on this train)
Join in (ride the train)
Start a love train, love train (ride the train, y'all)
People all over the world (come on)
Join hands (you can ride or stand, yeah)
Start a love train, love train (makin' love)
People all over the world ('round the world, y'all)
Join hands (come on)
Start a love train, love train
@LESLEYALOVE-ws7mx
THIS SONG SOUNDS UNIVERSAL WHEN I FIRST HEARD IT AND STILL
SOUND GREAT AS THE DAY IT
WAS RELEASED WITH GREAT
KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM
JOY AND DELIGHT YES
UNITED WITH LOVE FOR
ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN
TO GET ON BOARD
@illusionist1872
I love how crystal clear the singers’ voices are. They must’ve put a lot of effort into making their voices so utterly unclouded.
@michaeljohnson1157
A G R E E D.. CRYSTAL KLEAR 🔮 VOICES..😂
@bowvfx7402
you know this is a jojo reference right?
@@michaeljohnson1157
@rileypelzer5808
What did they use before protools and auto tune? Pros.
@chaosdude2345
You experienced it yourself, didn't you? Only things of happiness and beauty gather towards the vocals.
@godofgames9317
I love the reference here
@butterman59
It just feels like nothing bad can happen when i listen to this, such a classic
@hboss5627
Yeah, it feels like my heart and actions are utterly unclouded, and are those of justice.
@janicemoore5769
I love this song.,❄️💯♥️
@SkylerClark-bg2tl
@@hboss5627 do you also feel like doing dirty deeds done dirt cheap?