They were formed in 1973 and are still releasing records today. Their lineup has changed over the years, as has their musical style, although it has not strayed too far from the "roots reggae" style that they are generally categorized as.
With Dean Pond in the touring lineup (Dean Pond, founder of Dub Mystic and one time musical director and drummer for Culture, and V.I. producer of the year) this year (??) should prove to be even bigger for Third World.
Love Train
Third World 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 soon
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
The lyrics to Third World's song Love Train describe an invitation to people all around the world to join together and spread love and positivity through a symbolic train ride. The song begins with an invitation to people everywhere to join hands and start a love train. The second verse specifically mentions Russia and China, encouraging them to get on board and let the train ride on through. The following verse is directed towards Africa, Egypt, and Israel, urging them not to miss the train or they will be sorry.
The chorus repeats the idea of joining hands to start a love train, emphasizing that there is no need for money or tickets as anyone can ride. The lyrics then encourage everyone to let the train ride and enjoy the journey. The final verse proclaims that there is no war on this train, and invites people all around the world to join in and make love.
Overall, the song promotes a message of unity and love, inviting people from all over the world to come together and overcome any existing barriers or differences. The love train is used as a symbol for this collective journey towards love and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
People all over the world (everybody)
Everyone in the world
Join hands (join)
Hold hands together
Start a love train, love train
Begin a journey of love
The next stop that we make will be soon
The train will stop at the next station soon
Tell all the folks in Russia, and China, too
Inform people 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 let this train keep on riding, riding on through
Continue riding the train
People all over the world (you don't need no money)
No need for money
Join hands (come on)
Come together holding hands
Start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on)
Begin a journey of love without tickets
People all over the world (Join in, ride this train)
Everyone can join the train
Join in (Ride this train, y'all)
Take part in the journey
Start a love train (Come on, train), love train
Begin the love train journey
All of you brothers over in Africa
All brothers in Africa
Tell all the folks in Egypt, and Israel, too
Inform people in Egypt and Israel
Please don't miss this train at the station
Don't miss this train
'Cause if you miss it, I feel sorry, sorry for you
You'll regret it if you miss the train
People all over the world (Sisters and brothers)
Everyone, including sisters and brothers
Join hands (join, come on)
Come together holding hands
Start a love train (ride this train, y'all), love train (Come on)
Begin the love train journey and ride together
People all over the world (Don't need no tickets)
No tickets needed
Join hands (come on, ride)
Come together holding hands and ride together
Start a love train, love train
Begin a journey of love
Ride, let it ride
Keep riding the train
People, ain't no war
There is no war
People all over the world (on this train)
Everyone on this train
Join in (ride the train)
Take part in the journey
Start a love train, love train (ride the train, y'all)
Begin a journey of love and ride together
People all over the world (come on)
Everyone, come on
Join hands (you can ride or stand, yeah)
Come together holding hands, you can sit or stand
Start a love train, love train (makin' love)
Begin a journey of love, spread love
People all over the world ('round the world, y'all)
Everyone around the world
Join hands (come on)
Come together holding hands
Start a love train, love train
Begin a journey of love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnshaw7039
My song ,your song, our song yeah...Thanks Bunny Rugs n Third World
@dwight6690
Prophetic
@coreybancroft-b5f
The late great Anthony Waldron
@lawrencenjawe9875
Original by the O'jays??
@TurboScrap
Yes
@Michaelgfmobb
Amazing song, and now all the things I've learned about the formation and history of Israel before October the 7th.... Their name should be replaced with Palestine on this song in the original... YouTube IDF soldiers break the silence.... And how apartheid I ruined my family's hometown of Palestine.