Lyrics
The little black train is coming
The metaphorical "little black train" symbolizes death or a significant life event.
Get all your business right
Prepare and resolve any unfinished matters or responsibilities in your life.
You better set your house in order
Take care of your affairs and put your life in order.
Cause that train may be here tonight
Emphasizes the urgency, suggesting that the life-changing event might happen soon.
You wanna go home and live in peace
Desire for a peaceful life; having one's affairs in order brings peace.
Have your ticket in your hand
Be prepared and have what you need for the journey, possibly a metaphor for the afterlife.
Little black train is coming
Reiteration of the imminent arrival of the life-changing event.
Get on and join that band
Encouragement to embrace or accept the approaching significant event.
Bells ring and whistle blows
Symbols of impending change or revelation; divine message or calling.
There's a mission from on high
A call to action or duty from a higher power or moral authority.
Step on up to that platform
Encouragement to step forward and face the impending event or challenge.
Cause that train may be here tonight
Reiteration of the imminent arrival and the need to be prepared.
The little black train is coming
Repetition to emphasize the inevitability of the approaching event.
Get all your business right
Repeat of the call to prepare for the imminent life-changing event.
You better set your house in order
Reiterate the importance of putting one's life in order.
Cause that train may be here tonight
Reiteration of the urgency and uncertainty of when the event will occur.
Stand and wait at the station
Awaiting judgment for one's actions or decisions in life.
In judgement for this life
Facing consequences or accountability for life choices.
Wisdom from experience
Importance of learning from life experiences and gaining wisdom.
Cause that train may be here tonight
Reiteration of the impending event and the need for preparation.
Darkness has descended
Symbolism of a darker or challenging period in life.
Speak up for Mr. Townes
Advocacy for someone named Mr. Townes, suggesting solidarity or support.
The power and the glory
Reference to power and glory, possibly alluding to spiritual beliefs.
The soul lives on throughout
The enduring nature of the soul, suggesting life beyond physical existence.
The little black train is coming
Reiteration of the imminent arrival of the life-changing event.
Get all your business right
Emphasizes the importance of resolving personal matters and being prepared.
You better set your house in order
Reiterate the need to put one's life in order due to the uncertain timing of the event.
Cause that train may be here tonight
Final reminder of the unpredictability of when the significant event may occur.
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