Big Black Train
Riding the Big Black Train of Liberation
Lyrics
Well, I had the blues
Expressing a feeling of sadness or melancholy
But now they?re gone
Indicating that the blues, or feelings of sadness, have passed
I?m on a big black freight train
Metaphorical reference to being on a journey represented by a big black freight train
And we?re movin' on
Emphasizing the forward motion of the train and the progress in life
I?m on a big black train and I?m movin' on
Reiteration of being on a big black train and moving forward
I?m on a big black train and I?ll soon be gone
Stating the inevitability of departing soon on the big black train
Well, this big black train, it keeps movin' on
Highlighting the continuous movement of the big black train
Well, if you want me, baby, better get on the track
Suggesting that if someone wants a relationship, they should act now
Got a one-way ticket and I won?t be back
Implies having committed to a one-way journey without the intention of returning
Well, this big black freight train
Referring again to the big black freight train
It?s movin' down the railroad track
Describing the movement of the train along the railroad track
Well, you cheated on me, baby, and you told me lies
Accusing someone of infidelity and dishonesty
You said that you was gonna laugh every time I cried
Recalling broken promises and predicting the other person's reaction
Well, this big black train
Linking the theme of the big black train to the end of a relationship
We?re tellin' you good bye
Announcing the farewell associated with the big black train
I?m on a big black train and I?m movin' on
Reiteration of being on a big black train and moving forward
I?m on a big black train and I?ll soon be gone
Reaffirming the imminent departure on the big black train
Well, this big black train, it keeps movin' on
Emphasizing the continuous movement of the big black train
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