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
My Heart Belongs to You
Westbound Train Lyrics
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You've got me shaking in my shoes,
And I don't want to mess around, no,
Cause my heart belongs to you.
And I just want to be your man,
And, baby, want to hold your hand,
And, girl, that's what I wanna do, yeah,
And, baby, we can get away,
And, baby, find a hide away, yeah,
And spoil you, girl, everyday,
My heart belongs to you.
Girl, you've got to settle down,
And I won't ever do you wrong,
And I won't ever let you down, no,
Baby, let me groove this song.
Let me show you how I feel,
And that this love is pure and true,
And, girl, that's what I want to do, yeah,
Cause my heart belongs to you.
Baby, we can get away,
And, baby, find a hide away, yeah,
And spoil you, girl, everyday,
My heart belongs to you,
My heart belongs to you,
My heart belongs to you.
Baby, we can get away,
And, baby, find a hide away, yeah,
And spoil you, girl, everyday,
My heart belongs to you,
My heart belongs to you,
Oh, My heart belongs to you,
My heart belongs to you.
The lyrics to Westbound Train's "My Heart Belongs to You" express a strong commitment and dedication to a romantic partner. The singer urges the person they love to "settle down" and assures them that they are committed to the relationship. The line "you've got me shaking in my shoes" suggests that the singer is nervous and vulnerable in the face of the intensity of their feelings for their partner. However, they are willing to take the risk and declare their love.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer expresses a desire to build a life with their partner, using phrases like "I just want to be your man" and "let me show you how I feel." There is an emphasis on intimacy and closeness, with lines like "baby, wanna hold your hand" and "my heart belongs to you." The repeated refrain "we can get away" suggests a desire for escape and adventure with their loved one, but ultimately the focus is on the strength of their commitment to the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "My Heart Belongs to You" express a deep and abiding love, as well as a willingness to work to maintain the relationship. The song is a declaration of commitment and loyalty, and a celebration of the joys of romantic partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you've got to settle down,
I want you to commit to me and only me.
You've got me shaking in my shoes,
You make me nervous and excited all at once.
And I don't want to mess around, no,
I don't want to play games or cheat on you.
Cause my heart belongs to you.
I love you and only you.
And I just want to be your man,
I want to be the one you can count on and make you happy.
And, baby, want to hold your hand,
I want to show you affection and be close to you.
And, girl, that's what I wanna do, yeah,
I want to make you feel loved and wanted.
Baby, we can get away,
We can escape together and enjoy each other's company.
And, baby, find a hide away, yeah,
We can find a private place to be together.
And spoil you, girl, everyday,
I want to treat you like a queen and make you happy.
Girl, you've got to settle down,
I want you to commit to me and only me.
And I won't ever do you wrong,
I will never hurt you or betray your trust.
And I won't ever let you down, no,
I will always be there for you and support you.
Baby, let me groove this song.
Let me show you my love through this music.
Let me show you how I feel,
I want to express my love for you.
And that this love is pure and true,
My love for you is genuine and real.
Baby, we can get away,
We can escape together and enjoy each other's company.
And, baby, find a hide away, yeah,
We can find a private place to be together.
And spoil you, girl, everyday,
I want to treat you like a queen and make you happy.
My heart belongs to you,
I love you and only you.
My heart belongs to you,
I love you and only you.
My heart belongs to you.
I love you and only you.
Baby, we can get away,
We can escape together and enjoy each other's company.
And, baby, find a hide away, yeah,
We can find a private place to be together.
And spoil you, girl, everyday,
I want to treat you like a queen and make you happy.
My heart belongs to you,
I love you and only you.
My heart belongs to you,
I love you and only you.
Oh, My heart belongs to you,
I love you and only you.
My heart belongs to you.
I love you and only you.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tasha Kamrowski
Loves this song! My fiancée sent it to me the other morning and it's now my morning jam at work to get me going for the day!
Olivia Sieff
What a great band. What a great song. :o)
OmegaN9ne
I love this song and this band. This song is always dedicated to the one i love, I hope these guys are still around. i want to see them someday.
S R
great song! My heart belongs to ska
Jana Livingston
lovely song.
<3
joshua ballard
The band plays show here and there but the lead singer Obi Fernandez is mostly supporting his recently released solo album