The Polar Express
Tom Hanks Lyrics
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All aboard!
Tickets please, tickets
Well, you coming?
It's a magic carpet on a rail
Never takes a rest
Flying through the mountains and the snow
If you just say yes!
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
You bet!
Wooo wooo the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding ding the bell will ring
Golly look at her go!
You wonder if you'll get there soon
Anybody's guess
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
When we get there we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
We'll arrive with a bang bang bang
Boom boom boom
Laughing all the way!
It's a choo-choo with a stunning view
That rivals all the best
But you won't see it advertised
It's a simple fact we stay on track
Though sometimes we digress
But that can only happen on the Polar Express
Hiss hiss the steam hisses
That's the sound of her breathing
Clang clang the boiler bangs
What a wonderful show!
With a comfy seat and lots to eat
Boy is this the best!
Wish it wouldn't ever have to end
With a little luck we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
Lights are gleaming far across the snow
You're not dreaming
May I present the North Pole!
If it's penguins you expect to view
You surely haven't guessed
They all live down at the other end
With a little luck we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
Boom boom the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding ding the bell will ring
Golly look at her go!
If you want to join us come along
I'll check my manifest
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
When we get there we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
We'll arrive with a bang bang bang
Boom boom boom
Laughing all the way
If you want to join us come along
You can be our guest
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the roller coaster
The Polar Express
Next stop One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four Edbrook Avenue
Next stop One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four Edbrook Avenue
Ah, ah, ah that is not a toy young man
Young man that is not a toy
Take your seats please, take your seats
The Polar Express is a song from the 2004 animated film of the same name, composed by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri, and sung by Tom Hanks, who is also the singer of the film. The song opens with the conductor calling everyone aboard, and asking for tickets, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation for the journey about to begin. The Polar Express is described as a magical train that never rests, flying through the mountains and snow, and offering a free ride for those who say yes.
The lyrics are playful and describe the journey on the train, the sound of the whistle blowing, and the view of the North Pole. The song highlights the joy of being on the train, with comfy seats and lots to eat, and the possibility of arriving on time at the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. The song ends with the conductor reminding the passengers not to play with the train and asking them to take their seats.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard!
Everyone get on the train, we're ready to go!
All aboard!
Making sure everyone knows the train is leaving and they need to be on it.
Tickets please, tickets
Requesting to see proof of payment for the train ride.
Well, you coming?
Asking if someone is planning to come on this trip with us.
It's a magic carpet on a rail
The train is like a flying carpet, taking us to the North Pole in a magical way.
Never takes a rest
The train is always running and never stopping on its journey.
Flying through the mountains and the snow
The train is moving quickly through a snowy and mountainous landscape.
You can ride for free and join the fun (you can ride for free)
Everyone is welcome to ride the train at no cost, and be a part of the adventure.
If you just say yes!
All you need to do to join in on the fun is accept the invitation.
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
You bet!
This is how things work on this special train, it's different from other modes of transportation.
Wooo wooo the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding ding the bell will ring
Golly look at her go!
The sound of the train is exciting and thrilling, especially as it starts to pick up speed.
You wonder if you'll get there soon
Anybody's guess
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
It's unclear how long the train ride will take, but everything works differently on this train anyway.
When we get there we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
We'll arrive with a bang bang bang
Boom boom boom
Laughing all the way!
Once we reach our destination, we'll be ecstatic and have a great time.
It's a choo-choo with a stunning view
That rivals all the best
But you won't see it advertised
It's a simple fact we stay on track
Though sometimes we digress
But that can only happen on the Polar Express
We pass through some amazing scenery, but you won't find this train in any travel brochures. We stay on track, but we might take a quick detour on this trip.
Hiss hiss the steam hisses
That's the sound of her breathing
Clang clang the boiler bangs
What a wonderful show!
The train sounds like an organic being breathing and living. It's truly something to see and hear.
With a comfy seat and lots to eat
Boy is this the best!
Wish it wouldn't ever have to end
With a little luck we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
The train ride is comfortable and there's a lot of food available. We hope it doesn't have to end soon, but if it does, we're confident we'll get there on time and don't need to worry.
Lights are gleaming far across the snow
You're not dreaming
May I present the North Pole!
The lights in the distance are not a figment of your imagination, it's the North Pole we're approaching!
If it's penguins you expect to view
You surely haven't guessed
They all live down at the other end
If you think you'll see penguins at the North Pole, you're mistaken. They live elsewhere.
Boom boom the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding ding the bell will ring
Golly look at her go!
The train is picking up speed and the noise is thrilling.
If you want to join us come along
I'll check my manifest
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
If you want to come with us, you're welcome to join. We'll make sure you're on the guest list.
When we get there we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
We'll arrive with a bang bang bang
Boom boom boom
Laughing all the way
Once we reach our destination, we'll be having a great time and laughing all the way.
If you want to join us come along
You can be our guest
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the roller coaster
The Polar Express
You're welcome to join us on this exciting ride, like a roller coaster through the snowy terrain.
Next stop One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four Edbrook Avenue
Next stop One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four Edbrook Avenue
Announcing the next stop on the journey.
Ah, ah, ah that is not a toy young man
Young man that is not a toy
Take your seats please, take your seats
Reminding someone not to play with something on the train as it's not safe or appropriate. Asking everyone to take their seats.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Angel-pg5jj
All aboard!
All aboard!
Tickets please, tickets
Well, you coming?
It's a magic carpet on a rail
Never takes a rest
Flying through the mountains and the snow
You can ride for free and join the fun (you can ride for free)
If you just say yes!
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
You bet!
Wooo wooo the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding ding the bell will ring
Golly look at her go!
You wonder if you'll get there soon
Anybody's guess
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
When we get there we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
We'll arrive with a bang bang bang
Boom boom boom
Laughing all the way!
It's a choo-choo with a stunning view
That rivals all the best
But you won't see it advertised
It's a simple fact we stay on track
Though sometimes we digress
But that can only happen on the Polar Express
Hiss hiss the steam hisses
That's the sound of her breathing
Clang clang the boiler bangs
What a wonderful show!
With a comfy seat and lots to eat
Boy is this the best!
Wish it wouldn't ever have to end
With a little luck we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
Lights are gleaming far across the snow
You're not dreaming
May I present the North Pole!
If it's penguins you expect to view
You surely haven't guessed
They all live down at the other end
With a little luck we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
Boom boom the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding ding the bell will ring
Golly look at her go!
If you want to join us come along
I'll check my manifest
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express
When we get there we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
We'll arrive with a bang bang bang
Boom boom boom
Laughing all the way
If you want to join us come along
You can be our guest
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the roller coaster
The Polar Express
Next stop One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four Edbrook Avenue
Next stop One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four Edbrook Avenue
Ah, ah, ah that is not a toy young man
Young man that is not a toy
Take your seats please, take your seats
@patrickstocks3986
All aboard! All aboard!
Tickets 🎫 please, tickets 🎫
Well, you coming?
It’s a magic carpet on a rail
Never takes a rest
Flying through the mountains 🏔 and the snow ❄️
Ride for free and join the fun
(You can ride for free)
If you just say yes!
Cause that’s the way things happen
On the Polar Express
You bet!
Wooo 🥳 wooo 🥳 the whistle blows
That’s the sound of her singing 🎤
Ding ding the bell 🔔 will ring
Golly look 👀 at her go!
You wonder if you’ll get there soon
Anybody’s guess
Cause that’s the way things happen
On the Polar Express
When we get there we’ll scream 😱 “Yes!” (Yeah)
We’ll arrive with a bang bang bang
Boom 💥 boom 💥 boom 💥
Laughing 😂 all the way!
It’s a choo choo with a stunning view
That rivals all the best
But you won’t see it advertised
It’s a simple fact we stay on track
Though sometimes we digress
But that can only happen on the Polar Express
Hiss hiss the steam hisses
That’s the sound of her breathing
Clang clang the boiler bangs
What a wonderful show!
With a comfy seat 💺 and lots and lots to eat
Boy 👦 is this the best!
Wish it wouldn’t ever have to end
With a little luck we’ll be on time
There’s no need to stress
Cause that’s the way things happen
On the Polar Express
Lights are gleaming far across the snow ❄️
You’re not dreaming
May I present 💝 the North Pole!
If it’s penguins 🐧 you expect to view
You surely haven’t guessed
They all live down at the other end
With a little luck we’ll be on time
There’s no need to stress
Cause that’s the way things happen
On the Polar Express
Boom 💥 boom 💥 the whistle blows
That’s the sound of her singing 🎤
Ding ding the bell 🛎 will ring
Golly look 👀 at her go!
If you want to join us come along
I’ll check my manifest
Cause that’s the way things happen
On the Polar Express
When we get there we’ll scream 😱 “Yes!” (Yeah)
We’ll arrive with a bang bang bang boom 💥 boom 💥 boom 💥
Laughing 😂 all the way
If you want to join us come along
You can be our guest
Cause that’s the way things happen
On the roller coaster 🎢 the Polar Express
Next stop 🛑 100 💯 & 1344
Edbrook Avenue
Next stop 🛑 100 💯 & 1344
Edbrook Avenue
Ahh ahhh 😌 ahh that is not a toy 🧸 young man 👨
That is not a toy 🧸
Take your seats 💺 please
Take your seats 💺
@rhino
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@journeythroughtherails5294
Christmas aint just for kids stupid
@esclavodelsistema9783
@JourneyThroughTheRails lmao I just LOL to this háhaahajajahha
@bennickss
@JourneyThroughTheRails exactly
@jenscott143
Yes Christmas is for kids
@bennickss
@JENs COTT it isn’t, it’s a religious event intended for everyone
@galarprince
" You know, Montezuma, the king of the Aztecs would drink 50 quarts of hot chocolate every day. ..."
@flightmaster1213
I know everything there is to know about the Aztec Indians!
@therealblade116
Alright wise kid. What model is the hogwarts express
@SandyHolmes0001
LEARN
(Lots of comments here are strangely new, I searched this song myself, not recommended)