Carolina Special
Journey through Time: Unveiling the Soulful Tale of Carolina Special
Lyrics
Inner city rail taking off from Cincinnati
Refers to the inner city rail departing from Cincinnati.
Engineer cries out, all aboard!
The engineer announces the departure, signaling the start of the journey.
13 coaches long she's the pride of the southern railway
Describes the train's length (13 coaches) and its significance to the southern railway.
And all the memories that it had in store
Mentions the memories associated with the train's history.
It's that Carolina special
Introduces the "Carolina special" as the subject of the song.
like a ghost, she haunts the track
Compares the train to a ghost, suggesting its haunting presence on the track.
rolls across the tressel
Describes the train rolling across a tressel (bridge or elevated structure).
troubled soul longing to come back
Portrays the train as a troubled soul yearning to return.
Carolina special
Reiterates the name "Carolina special."
Stories told of old it was more than a luxury liner
Highlights the historical significance, portraying the train as more than a luxury liner.
Pullman cars, cigars, and bigger dreams
Mentions Pullman cars, cigars, and bigger dreams associated with the train.
As they watched the world go by
Reflects on passengers watching the world go by from the train.
nothing could be finer
Plays on the phrase "nothing could be finer," emphasizing the pleasant experience.
A trip to another time
Refers to the train as a trip to another time, suggesting nostalgia.
In a time machine
Mentions a time machine, reinforcing the idea of a journey to the past.
It's that Carolina special
Repeats the name "Carolina special" and its haunting presence.
like a ghost, she haunts the track
Continues the ghostly comparison and the train's lingering impact.
rolls across the tressel
Reiterates the train rolling across a tressel.
troubled soul longing to come back
Emphasizes the troubled soul aspect, expressing a desire for a return.
Carolina special
Repeats the name "Carolina special," underlining its significance.
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