The Winans released their debut album, Introducing the Winans, in 1981, which was produced by Crouch and featured the now-classic cuts "The Question Is" and "Restoration." The 1983 follow-up, Long Time Comin', started to break the group to a wider audience, reaching the Top Ten on the gospel album charts; it also produced another staple of their repertoire in the ballad "Long Time Comin' (Holdin' On)." The title track of their third album, Tomorrow (which also made the gospel Top Ten), won the group its first Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group in 1985. In the wake of that success, the Winans moved over to famed producer Quincy Jones' Qwest label. Their label debut, Let My People Go, topped the gospel albums chart in 1986, and featured their first high-profile duet -- with Vanessa Bell Armstrong on "Choose Ye." Meanwhile, the title track won another Grammy, and the group received the first of three consecutive Dove Awards as Best Contemporary Gospel Group. Released in 1987, Decision was another number one hit on the gospel charts, and produced the Winans' first big crossover hit in the Anita Baker duet "Ain't No Need to Worry." The single made the Top 20 on the R&B charts and won a third straight Grammy.
Following this run as one of the most popular gospel groups in America, the Winans slowed their pace a little. Aside from the 1988 concert album Live at Carnegie Hall, the group didn't release any new music until 1990's Return. Return was another big crossover success, going gold and just missing the Top Ten on the R&B album charts. It featured a duet with Stevie Wonder on "Everyday the Same," and the Teddy Riley-produced "It's Time" was a major hit with secular audiences, reaching the R&B Top Five. Riley also worked on "A Friend," which became a fan favorite, and saxman Kenny G appeared on another single, "When You Cry." Released in 1993, All Out upped the ante for high-profile guest appearances, featuring Wayman Tisdale (on the single "Payday"), R. Kelly, Lalah Hathaway, Ricky Van Shelton, and Kenny Loggins. Despite winning a Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Album, All Out didn't sell as well with secular audiences as its immediate predecessors. Perhaps as a result, the Winans didn't court crossover success as ardently on its follow-up, 1995's Heart & Soul, which returned them to the Top Five on the gospel album charts. After Heart & Soul, the Winans took a break from performing to concentrate on individual interests and ministries. They did return in 2000 with the holiday album Christmas: Our Gifts to You. In 2002, Rhino Records released the 16-track retrospective The Very Best of the Winans, and the entire Winans family -- not just the group itself -- hit the road in support, marking the first time in a decade that all the family members had performed together.
This Train
The Winans Lyrics
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This train don't carry no gamblers, this train
This train don't carry no gamblers,
no whiskey drinkers, and no high flyers
This train carry no gamblers, this train
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is bound for glory,
This train bound for glory, this train
This train don't carry no liars, this train
This train don't carry no liars, this train
This train don't carry no liars,
no hypocrites and no high flyers
This train don't carry no liars, this train
This train is built for speed, boy, this train
This train is built for speed, now, this train
This train is built for speed,
fastest train you ever did see
Now, this train is built for speed, boy, this train
This train is solid black, oh, this train
This train is solid black, oh, this train
This train is solid black,
when you go there you don't come back
Oh, this train is built for glory, this train
This train don't fit no transportation on this train
This train don't fit no transportation on this train
This train, you know, don't fit no transportation,
no Jim Crow and no discrimination on
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train don't care if you white or black on this train
This train don't care if you white or black on this train
This train don't care if you white or black,
everybody's treated just like a man
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is bound for glory,
don't carry nothing but the righteous an' a holy
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train,
This train,
This train
The Winans's song This Train is a gospel song that speaks to the idea of salvation and the promise of a better life beyond this world. The lyrics of the song suggest that this train is not like any other train, and it carries only those who are righteous and holy. The train is not meant for gamblers, whiskey drinkers, liars, hypocrites, high flyers, or anyone who is not seen as righteous and holy. The train is built for pure speed, and it is black in color, which suggests that it is a train of death, and those who board it do not return.
The train is bound for glory, and it does not discriminate against people based on their race, color, or social status. Everyone who boards the train is treated equally and with dignity. The song suggests that those who board this train are on a journey to a better life, where they will be surrounded by righteousness and holiness. The train is a metaphor for the afterlife, and the song urges people to live a life of righteousness and holiness so that they can board the train and go to a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
This train don't carry no gamblers, this train
This train will not transport any individuals engaging in gambling activities.
This train don't carry no gamblers, this train
This train will not transport any individuals engaging in gambling activities.
This train don't carry no gamblers,
This train prohibits the transportation of anybody who is gambling or involved in similar activities.
no whiskey drinkers, and no high flyers
This train avoids those who drink alcohol and live extravagantly.
This train carry no gamblers, this train
This train explicitly does not allow gamblers to board.
This train is bound for glory, this train
The train's purpose is for a prestigious, spiritual outcome.
This train is bound for glory, this train
The train's purpose is for a prestigious, spiritual outcome.
This train is bound for glory,
This train will lead passengers to spiritual success rather than worldly success.
don't carry nothing, but the righteous and the holy
The train only transports the pure and worthy individuals.
This train bound for glory, this train
The primary aim of the train is to take people to achieve spiritual greatness.
This train don't carry no liars, this train
Dishonest individuals are not welcome on this train.
This train don't carry no liars, this train
Dishonest individuals are not welcome on this train.
This train don't carry no liars,
This train explicitly disciplines against those who are not truthful.
no hypocrites and no high flyers
Individuals pretending to have virtues or with extravagant lifestyles are not allowed on this train.
This train don't carry no liars, this train
Deceitful individuals are not allowed to get on this train.
This train is built for speed, boy, this train
This train can reach top speeds quickly, young man.
This train is built for speed, now, this train
This train is structured with the objective of reaching its destination quickly.
This train is built for speed,
This train was designed to move fast.
fastest train you ever did see
This train holds the record for the highest speed train of all you ever saw.
Now, this train is built for speed, boy, this train
This train has incredible speeds that you may have never seen before.
This train is solid black, oh, this train
This train is painted a sturdy black shade.
This train is solid black, oh, this train
This train's coat is a firm-colored, deep shade of black.
This train is solid black,
The train's exterior is a completely dark shade.
when you go there you don't come back
Once you board the train, you will not return.
Oh, this train is built for glory, this train
The motivation of the train is to achieve a majestic and spiritual result.
This train don't fit no transportation on this train
This train cannot accommodate any mode of transportation.
This train don't fit no transportation on this train
This train has no facilities or abilities to transport anything.
This train, you know, don't fit no transportation,
This train isn't designed to facilitate any system of transportation.
no Jim Crow and no discrimination on
People are treated fairly and equally with no discrimination on this train.
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is destined to attain remarkable spiritual success.
This train don't care if you white or black on this train
This train treats anyone regardless of their color with no prejudice.
This train don't care if you white or black on this train
This train is impartial towards all passengers despite their color.
This train don't care if you white or black,
This train will not discriminate against you on account of your race.
everybody's treated just like a man
Each person is treated with respect and dignity, as an equal.
This train is bound for glory, this train
The purpose of this train is for a grand outcome in faith and ethics.
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is heading towards a magnificent divine destination.
This train is bound for glory, this train
The objective of this train is to attain spiritual salvation.
don't carry nothing but the righteous an' a holy
This train only allows morally pure and holy individuals to travel on board.
This train is bound for glory, this train
This train is exclusively destined to achieve high spiritual and moral success.
This train,
The song is about a train and its meaning.
This train,
The lyrics emphasize the significance of this particular train.
This train
The train has an important role to play and its significance and message are discussed throughout the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROSETTA THARPE
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Herbert Turner
NOW YOU CAN SEE WHY HIS KIDS ARE SUCH GREAT SINGER
Meeka Shabazz
The mother was a great singer too
205ableTuber
Holiness is still right! I love this song. The pastor under whose ministry I was saved, Bishop William Abney used to sing it in our Sunday night services.
James Battiest
I've listen to Winans for many years they have God in their life 🙏 you can feel the holyghost when they sing
Eric b
Love the old Gospel songs. So much Truth! Unfortunately most churches don't sing these types of songs anymore.
Sandra Atkins
Some of the gospel choirs at historically Black colleges and universities perform these songs.
River-OG
Amen
River-OG
Tell it! Come on now
johnny8544
click on Fred Johnson and you will see and hear great old gospel songs such as Royal Telephone, etc.
Cameron Belmont
One of my favorite gospel songs.