Trains and Boats and Planes
Love's Departure: Trains, Boats, and Planes Carry Dreams Away
Lyrics
Trains and boats and planes are passing by
Trains and boats and planes symbolize modes of transportation passing by.
They mean a trip to Paris or Rome
These conveyances represent journeys to romantic destinations like Paris or Rome.
To someone else but not for me
The speaker acknowledges that such travels are for someone else, not for them.
The trains and boats and planes
Reiteration of the transportation modes, emphasizing their significance.
Took you away, away from me
The trains, boats, and planes took a loved one away from the speaker.
We were so in love, and high above
Recollection of a past time when the speaker and their loved one were deeply in love.
We had a star to wish upon, wish
They shared dreams and had a star to wish upon.
And dreams come true, but not for me
Despite dreams coming true for others, it didn't happen for the speaker.
The trains and boats and planes
Reiteration of how transportation took the loved one away.
Took you away, away from me
Reaffirmation of the emotional impact of separation caused by trains, boats, and planes.
You are from another part of the world
The loved one is from a different part of the world, adding geographical distance.
You had to go back a while and then
They had to leave for a while with the promise of returning.
You said you soon would return again
The anticipation of the loved one's return is expressed.
I'm waiting here like I promised to
The speaker is faithfully waiting, keeping their promise.
I'm waiting here but where are you
Despite waiting, the speaker questions the whereabouts of their loved one.
Trains and boats and planes took you away
Reiteration of how transportation took the loved one away.
But every time I see them I pray
Every sighting of trains, boats, and planes prompts the speaker to pray.
And if my prayers can cross the sea
The speaker hopes that prayers can overcome the sea, bringing the loved one back.
The trains and the boats and planes
Reiteration of the hope that transportation will reunite the speaker with their loved one.
Will bring you back, back home to me
Expressing the desire for the loved one to return home.
Trains and boats and planes took you away
Reiteration of how transportation took the loved one away.
But every time I see them I pray
Prayers persist every time the speaker sees trains, boats, and planes.
And if my prayers can cross the sea
Hoping that prayers can traverse the sea and facilitate the loved one's return.
The trains and the boats and planes
Reiteration of the hope that transportation will bring the loved one back home.
Will bring you back, back home to me
Expressing the ultimate desire for the loved one to return home through transportation.
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