Westbound Train is a ska band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. Read Full Bio ↴Westbound Train is a ska band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2001.

Westbound Train released their first album, Searching for A Melody, in 2003. The band self-released their second album, Five to Two, in 2005, which featured guest appearances from Alex Desert of Hepcat and King Django. The album was re-released by Stomp Records on March 14, 2006.

Westbound Train were featured on the Hellcat Records compilation Give 'Em the Boot IV in November 2004. In January 2006, Hellcat announced that they had signed the band. A third full-length, titled Transitions, was released in September of 2006.

Westbound Train played the Summer of Ska tour in the summer of 2006, along with Suburban Legends, Big D and the Kids Table, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Catch 22. Westbound Train also played the Fall of Ska tour in the fall of 2006, along with Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, and Suburban Legends.

Lynval Golding, the former guitarist of The Specials, is a big Westbound Train fan. Golding can often be seen at Westbound Train concerts in the Seattle, Washington area, even once playing on stage with them and calling them "the next ska sensation."

Their fourth album, "Come and Get It," was released on Hellcat Records on April 21, 2009

Official Website: www.westboundsound.com

I Feel Fine
Westbound Train Lyrics

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I've been dreamin' 'bout city lights
And the sounds that have yet to come.
And I've been fighting the good fight,
Losing battle after battle 'til my day is done.
Well, I don't mind walkin' in the rain tonight.
May this water cleanse my body and my mind;
Absolve of things that I've done wrong,
So when I wake up in the morning I feel fine.

I feel fine, yeah.
I feel fine.
And I feel fine, da ho yeah.
I feel fa-ee-oh-oh-ine.
See, I've been dreamin' 'bout days to come
And the things that we'll leave behind.
And scripted just like a fairy tale,
But instead of the hero I fall victim to the real life
I don't know potions or magic spells
All I got is what God improvised
To keep me honest and livin' well
So when I wake up in the mornin' I feel fine.
I feel fine, yeah.
I feel fine.
And I feel fine, da ho yeah.
I feel fa-ee-oh-oh-ine.
Cause I don't know where I'm goin'
Only know 'bout where I been.
And, well, I would set this world on fire
Just to know what it's like to be innocent.
And I don't know where I'm goin'
Only know 'bout where I been.
And, well, I would set this world on fire
Just to know what it's like to be innocent.
And I feel fine, yeah.
I feel fine.

And I feel fine, da ho yeah.
I feel fa-ee-oh-oh-ine, oh.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Feel Fine" is a reflective track by Westbound Train that explores the concept of personal growth and how it can help one to move forward from past mistakes. The singer describes his struggles and battles in life, but he seems to have found a way to cope with them. He has been dreaming about city lights and the sounds yet to come, which could represent his hopes and aspirations for the future. However, he also acknowledges the things he has done wrong and seeks absolution through the cleansing power of rain. He wants to wake up feeling fine in the morning, with a clear mind and heart, ready to face the new day.

The second verse shows a sense of optimism and a fairy tale-like outlook on life. The singer dreams about the future and the things he will leave behind, but realizes that life is not perfect, and he may fail. He does not have any magic spells or potions to help him, but he has what God has given him, and that is enough to keep him honest and living well. The third verse shows a sense of resignation to the fact that the singer does not know where he is going, but he knows where he has been, and that makes all the difference. The desire to be innocent drives him, and he is willing to set the world on fire to know what it feels like.

Overall, "I Feel Fine" is a powerful song with a relatable message about overcoming struggles and finding inner peace. It encourages listeners to focus on personal growth and to not let past mistakes hold them back.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been dreamin' 'bout city lights
I've been imagining myself in a city surrounded by bright lights.

And the sounds that have yet to come.
I'm looking forward to hearing new and exciting sounds in the city.

And I've been fighting the good fight,
I've been trying my best to do the right thing.

Losing battle after battle 'til my day is done.
But I keep losing these battles and end up feeling defeated by the end of the day.

Well, I don't mind walkin' in the rain tonight.
I don't really care about getting wet from the rain tonight.

May this water cleanse my body and my mind;
I hope that the rain cleanses not only my body but also my mind from any negative thoughts.

Absolve of things that I've done wrong,
I wish to be forgiven for any mistakes or wrongs I've committed.

So when I wake up in the morning I feel fine.
I hope that by morning I'll feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

See, I've been dreamin' 'bout days to come
I've also been envisioning my future with hopeful expectations.

And the things that we'll leave behind.
I'm just as excited about leaving the past behind in anticipation of a better future.

And scripted just like a fairy tale,
Sometimes my dreams feel like a fairytale story with the perfect happy ending.

But instead of the hero I fall victim to the real life
But in reality, I'm more likely to face challenges and struggle like everyone else.

I don't know potions or magic spells
I don't have any special powers or abilities that can make my life easier.

All I got is what God improvised
All I have is what God has given me to work with to be the best version of myself.

To keep me honest and livin' well
God has given me these things to keep me grounded and living a good life.

Cause I don't know where I'm goin'
I'm not sure what my future holds and where I'll end up.

Only know 'bout where I been.
All I know for certain is where I've come from and what I've experienced so far.

And, well, I would set this world on fire
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my dreams and find happiness.

Just to know what it's like to be innocent.
Even if it means losing everything, I'd do it to experience the innocence of not having any worries, struggles or pain.

And I feel fine, yeah.
Despite all my worries, doubts and uncertainties, I manage to feel okay.

I feel fine.
I feel at peace with myself and my life, despite the challenges I face.

And I feel fine, da ho yeah.
I feel really great and optimistic about the future.

I feel fa-ee-oh-oh-ine, oh.
I feel fantastic and content with my life.

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