Lyrics
Train of love's a comin', big black wheels are hummin'
Expresses anticipation as the train of love approaches, emphasizing the sound of the wheels.
People waitin' at the station, happy hearts are drummin'
Depicts a scene at the train station where people eagerly await the arrival of the train, with joyful hearts.
Train men tell me maybe, ain't she got my baby
Suggests uncertainty and speculation about whether the train carries news about the speaker's child.
Ever so often everybody's baby gets the urge to roam
Acknowledges that everyone's partner occasionally feels the desire to explore, except for the speaker's own.
But everybody's baby but mine's coming home
Reiterates the uniqueness of the speaker's partner, emphasizing their fidelity and imminent return.
Now stop your whistle blowin' 'cause I've got ways of knowin'
Asks the train to cease its warning signals because the speaker is confident in discerning their partner's faithfulness.
You're bringin' other people's lovers but my own keeps goin'
Accuses the train of bringing back others' lovers, while the speaker's own lover remains absent.
Train of love deceivin', when she's not gone she's leavin'
Comments on the deceptive nature of the train of love, hinting at the challenges of maintaining a faithful relationship.
Ever so often everybody's baby gets the urge to roam
Echoes the idea that occasionally everyone's partner feels the need to wander, but the speaker's partner is an exception.
But everybody's baby but mine's coming home
Reaffirms the return of the speaker's partner, emphasizing their loyalty amid the temporary desires of others.
Train of love now hasten, sweethearts stand and waitin'
Encourages the train to hurry, envisioning sweet reunions with lovers eagerly waiting for an embrace.
Here and there and everywhere there'll gonna be embracin'
Portrays a scene of love and affection, anticipating embraces scattered everywhere as the train arrives.
Train men tell me maybe, ain't she got my baby
Repeats the uncertainty about the speaker's child and hints at possible fatherhood concerns.
Ever so often everybody's baby gets the urge to roam
Recapitulates the common theme of partners feeling the urge to roam, except for the speaker's exceptional partner.
But everybody's baby but mine's coming home
Reiterates the imminent return of the speaker's partner, emphasizing their unique fidelity.
Train of love's a leavin', leavin' my heart grievin'
Describes the departure of the train of love, leaving the speaker's heart in sorrow.
But early or late I sit and wait because I'm still believin'
Expresses enduring hope and belief in a future reunion, even if it requires waiting for an extended period.
We'll walk away together, though I may wait forever
Envisions a future where the speaker and their partner will walk away together, despite potential prolonged waiting.
Ever so often everybody's baby gets the urge to roam
Repeats the idea that occasionally everyone's partner feels the desire to roam, except for the speaker's own.
But everybody's baby but mine's coming home
Reiterates the imminent return of the speaker's partner, emphasizing their unique fidelity.
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