Wire Train released three records for 415/CBS; In A Chamber, Between Two Words, and Ten Women. The band Recorded three CD's for MCA in the nineties; California Republic, No Soul No Strain and Snug. Only the first two MCA CD's were released.
Wire Train were a band whose music evolved from record to record at a time when artists were expected to repeat their past successes. An intense attachment exists between fans of each 'period' of Wire Train's music, with fans of each sometimes unaware of the others. Music critics often favor the bands scrappy beginnings, classic rock fans the middle 'folky' period and most musicians favor the latter experimental deconstructed pop style.
Wire Train disbanded in 1993 after MCA declined to release Snug, by far the bands finest record.
The disc was never shopped to other labels and all copies were lost until 2003 when a master DAT was found. Wire Train is Jeffrey Trott, Anders Rundblad, Brian Macleod, Kevin Hunter.
Never
Wire Train Lyrics
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Silence days we sit and shelter
Endlessly
Possessively
And when she talks her words keep falling
When she fights with me
She fights with me and him
And promises to darkened night club
Or any edge to black
Never promise for us haunted
Or for stories
Talk about
Barron trains runout before me
I lift my head for shining silver
Silver beams
Ravishing
The voice of reason wanders in
The house of beam there and I'll go there
Sleeping
Dreaming
Promises run endlessly
They're words to make believe
And Christ is hanging everywhere
And it always ends in
Precious time
Never works for no one
Never works for no one
Never works for no one
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
Promises run endlessly
They're words to make believe
And Christ is hanging everywhere
And it always ends in
Precious time
Never works for no one
Never works for no one
Never works for no one
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
No one ever
The song "Never" by Wire Train is a contemplative and reflective piece about promises that are made but never kept. The first few lines paint a picture of eternal day belonging in silence, indicating that something significant is happening but it is not being acknowledged or talked about. The next lines talk about sitting and sheltering in silence, which suggests a sense of tension and unspoken words. The repeated mentions of promises running endlessly and being words to make believe hint at a lack of sincerity and trustworthiness in relationships. The line "And Christ is hanging everywhere" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the weight of guilt or responsibility, with the reference to the crucifixion indicating a sense of burden.
The second verse introduces a female character who talks but her words keep falling, indicating that what she says lacks meaning or impact. When she fights, she fights with the singer and another person (possibly a love triangle scenario), but not with the others around them. The mention of a darkened night club and stories suggests a sense of escapism or a desire to avoid facing reality. The final lines repeat the sentiment that promises never work for anyone, with the repeated "No one ever" emphasizing a sense of hopelessness and resignation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never" convey a sense of disillusionment and disappointment with relationships and the promises that are made within them. The repeated use of the word "endlessly" suggests a sense of frustration at the endless cycle of broken promises and unfulfilled expectations. The mention of silence and unspoken words also adds to the sense of tension and unacknowledged conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Eternal day belongs in silence
Silence is the right place for eternal sunlight
Silent days we sit and shelter
We spend our silent days staying in and avoiding the world
Endlessly
This continues without end
Possessively
In a way that implies ownership or control
And when she talks her words keep falling
Her words are not having the intended effect
When she fights with me
During our arguments
She fights with me and him
She involves another person in the conflict
Not them
As opposed to other people, who are not involved
And promises to darkened night club
Making empty promises to a place associated with darkness
Or any edge to black
Or any place that signifies an end or limit
Never promise for us haunted
Never make promises related to ghostly or frightening experiences we might have
Or for stories, talk about
Or any other fictional or imagined stories that we discuss
Barron trains runout before me
Empty or unoccupied trains pass by me first
I lift my head for shining silver
I am attracted to the gleaming metal
Silver beams
Shafts or rays of silver-colored light
Ravishing
Delightful or enchanting, but perhaps too much so
The voice of reason wanders in
A rational way of thinking tries to enter the picture
The house of beam there and I'll go there
I will go wherever that bright light is shining
Sleeping
Resting, unconscious, or inactive
Dreaming
Experiencing events or ideas while asleep
Promises run endlessly
Promises seem to continue without ever being fulfilled
They're words to make believe
People say these things to convince others of something, whether it's true or not
And Christ is hanging everywhere
Religious symbols or beliefs are omnipresent
And it always ends in precious time
In the end, time is the most important thing we have
Never works for no one
This never works for anyone
No one ever
None of us can succeed in this
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew Giron
What a great album
Yaneth Barriga arcos
Una de mis bandas favoritas
CHO's Channel
have ALWAYS loved this song! so profound & so true... thx for posting!
Juan Lovera
Buenas canciones de. wire train unos de mis favoritos
Rayncatt
so awesome and So underrated!
Juan Lovera
Lo maximo wire train
Debra Melendi
Where to put your eyes when each musician is worth a gander?!? 😉
atomicinjun
Have to love the 80's when smoking was so cool and care free! Ha ha ha! Very cool!
Francisco Javier Tapia
Its beatiful song and video
warmecanic
That was crazy smoking in those cabins, a fire for sure.
:D