Lyrics
The thunder cracks against the night
The storm is intense, lightning strikes
The dark explodes with yellow light
The darkness is illuminated by bright flashes of lightning
The railroad sign is flashing bright
A signal at the railroad crossing is blinking brightly
The people stare but I don't care
People are observing, but the singer is indifferent
My flesh is cold against my bones
The singer feels emotionally detached and numb
My Cheryl's going home
Cheryl, the singer's significant other, is leaving or departing
Come hear me shout against the rain
The singer is yelling amid the rainstorm
Is there a way to stop this train
The singer desires to halt the train's motion
I got some reasons to explain
The singer wants to provide explanations for their recent behavior
About the way I was today
The singer feels remorseful about their actions earlier
The whistle moans and I'm alone
The train whistle sounds mournful, and the singer feels isolated
My Cheryl's going home
Cheryl's departure continues to impact the singer
Santa Rose Special's down the line
A train named "Santa Rose Special" is approaching
I'm running desperately behind
The singer is desperately trying to catch up with the train
There's only one thing on my mind
The sole focus of the singer is Cheryl's departure
The rain and tears are in my eyes
The singer is emotional, experiencing tears due to rain or sorrow
The things I have to say won't be known
The singer won't get the chance to express certain things to Cheryl
My Cheryl's going home
Reiteration of Cheryl's departure impacting the singer
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