Freight Train
Journey of Freedom: Riding the Unseen Rails
Lyrics
Hey, to hear that old train blow
Hearing the train whistle evokes a desire in the speaker to embark on a train journey.
Makes me feel like I want to ride some too
The speaker feels a strong inclination to ride a train when hearing its whistle.
Just don't tell 'em what train I'm on
The speaker wishes to keep their train choice undisclosed to others.
And they won't know what route I've gone
By keeping the train choice secret, the speaker can maintain privacy about their destination.
I asked the brakeman to let me ride the blinds
The speaker requested the brakeman to allow them to ride on the blinds (exterior platform), but the brakeman refused.
He says, 'I don't care Brownie this train ain't mine'
The brakeman dismisses the speaker's request, indicating this train is not under his responsibility.
Just don't tell 'em what train I'm on
Reiteration of the desire to keep the train choice confidential to maintain anonymity.
And they won't know what route I'm gone
Keeping the train choice unknown ensures others are unaware of the speaker's travel route.
Freight train, freight train going so fast
Description of the fast pace of the freight train.
Freight train, freight train going so fast
Reiteration of the speed and momentum of the freight train.
Just don't tell 'em what train I'm on
The speaker emphasizes the importance of secrecy regarding their chosen train to maintain anonymity about their journey.
They won't know what route I've gone
Highlighting the necessity of secrecy to keep others unaware of the speaker's chosen route.
Was a mean old farmer and a cruel old engineer
Description of unsavory characters encountered during the journey, such as a mean farmer and a harsh engineer.
Low down conductor wave that train from here
The conductor of the train is portrayed negatively, indicating an unpleasant experience.
Just don't tell 'em what train we're on
Emphasizing the importance of concealing the train's identity to maintain anonymity about the journey.
They won't know what route I'm gone
Reiterating the significance of secrecy to ensure others remain unaware of the speaker's travel route.
There's a long gold rail and a short crossed town
Describing different tracks, possibly indicating the speaker's willingness to travel anywhere by train.
Ride the roach till the day I die
Expressing a commitment to riding trains until the end of life.
Just don't tell 'em what train I'm on
Emphasizing the importance of keeping the chosen train undisclosed for anonymity in travel plans.
And they won't know what route I've gone
Reiterating the importance of secrecy in ensuring anonymity about the speaker's travel route.
When I die don't bury me deep
The speaker expresses a preference for a shallow burial location.
Just at the foot of old Chestnut Street
Desiring to be buried at a specific location to hear the sound of a passing train.
So I can hear that old number nine
The desire to hear a specific train as it passes by.
As it rolls on down the line
The wish to remain connected to the sounds of trains even after death.
Freight train, freight train blows oh, oh, hoo
The train whistle stirs up the desire to embark on a train journey.
Makes me feel like I want to ride some too
The train whistle prompts a strong desire to ride a train.
Just don't tell 'em what train I'm on
Emphasizing the importance of secrecy in choosing a train for anonymity in travel.
And they won't know what route I'm gone
Reiteration of the significance of secrecy to maintain anonymity about the speaker's travel route.
Just don't tell 'em what train I'm on
Reiterating the importance of keeping the chosen train undisclosed for anonymity in travel plans.
And they won't know what route I'm gone
Highlighting the necessity of secrecy to ensure others remain unaware of the speaker's travel route.
Just don't tell 'em what train we're on
Further emphasis on the importance of concealing the train's identity to maintain anonymity about the journey.
And they won't know what route we gone
Reiteration of the significance of secrecy to ensure others remain unaware of the speaker's travel route.
Just don't tell 'em what train we're on
Continued emphasis on the necessity of secrecy regarding the chosen train for anonymity in travel.
And they won't know what route we gone
Reiterating the importance of secrecy to maintain anonymity about the speaker's travel route.
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