Coming Train
The Sam Willows Lyrics
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I'll tell you how it all began
He said, write a song, it doesn't even have to be long
But I said the coming
train's already come and gone
And I wonder where the street lights have gone
But He said, won't you come on home my dear,
Because the coming train's already come and gone
I said the coming train's already come and gone
And now that time has past, those many years
I've seen the light, oh I see the light
And I know you'll always be there for me waiting on me
Cause the coming train's already come and gone
I said the coming train's already come and gone
I said the coming train will come again
The Sam Willows's song "Coming Train" is a poignant reflection on the passing of time, missed opportunities, and the importance of relationships. The opening lines set the stage for the regretful and nostalgic tone of the song, with the singer inviting the listener to come closer so that they can reveal the story of how it all began. This sets up a contrast with the present moment, where the singer is alone and feeling abandoned by the world around them. The reference to a train that has already come and gone suggests that the singer has missed out on something important, perhaps a relationship or an opportunity that they can never get back.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to reflect on the passage of time and the ways in which they have grown and changed. They acknowledge that they have seen the light and come to understand the importance of the people in their lives. The repetition of the phrase "the coming train's already come and gone" reinforces the central theme of the song, which is the idea that time moves inexorably forward and that we must make the most of the time we have.
The song is characterized by its sparse, haunting melody and the vulnerability of the singer's voice. The lyrics are simple and direct, but they carry a powerful emotional weight that speaks to universal human experiences. Overall, "Coming Train" is a beautiful and evocative song that captures the bittersweet nature of life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
If you'd come a little closer
If you could approach me nearer to listen to my story
I'll tell you how it all began
I'll reveal the origin behind my journey
He said, write a song, it doesn't even have to be long
Someone advised me to create a piece of music, regardless of its length
But I said the coming train's already come and gone
But I replied that the critical moment has already passed, and I failed to catch it
And I wonder where the street lights have gone
I'm curious about the disappearance or absence of the street lights on this way
And why everything's left me alone
And why everything isolates or abandons me
But He said, won't you come on home my dear,
However, someone invited me back home with a term of endearment
Because the coming train's already come and gone
Since I've missed the crucial moment of the train arrival
I said the coming train's already come and gone
I restated that I failed to catch the crucial train at the right moment
And now that time has past, those many years
Now that much time has gone by
I've seen the light, oh I see the light
I've found enlightenment or insight to understand things more clearly
And I know you'll always be there for me waiting on me
And I believe that someone would be waiting for me when I come back
Cause the coming train's already come and gone
Because I've missed the major opportunity for good
I said the coming train's already come and gone
Again, I repeated that I missed the most important train of my life
I said the coming train will come again
But I hope that another opportunity or chance will arise in the future
Writer(s): Songyi Narelle Kheng, Jian Xin Jonathan Chua, Wei Wei Sandra Tang, Wenming Benjamin Kheng
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