Lyrics
Freight train oh freight train where are you bound.
Expressing curiosity about the destination of a freight train.
To that green greener grass they're on the other side.
Desire for a better, more abundant place symbolized by green grass on the other side.
I sit here weeping watching you roll by,
Emotional response of sorrow while observing the train passing by.
wishing that the green grass would start growing all around.
Wishing for positive growth and change symbolized by green grass around.
But all I see are those train tracks,
Current view limited to train tracks, concrete walls, and broken glass.
concrete walls and broken glass.
Environment described as confined and damaged.
I'm not done here.
Statement indicating the speaker's continuation of a task or journey.
Children, I'm sorry for letting you down.
Apology to children for perceived failure, possibly related to activism or advocacy.
I didn't scream loud enough or have a big enough sign.
Regret about not being loud or visible enough for a cause.
Although this old body did done try to do it's share,
Acknowledgment of effort despite limitations due to age.
I think we've got a long way until we get there.
Expressing the belief in a long journey ahead to achieve goals.
But all I see are those train tracks,
Reiteration of the dominating view of train tracks, walls, and glass.
concrete walls and broken glass.
Reinforcement of the restrictive and damaged surroundings.
I'm not done here
Confirmation of ongoing commitment or purpose.
I'm not done
Repetition emphasizing determination and persistence in the current situation.
I'm not done
-I'm not done
-I'm not done here
-So if I make it into heaven I think I will pass.
Expressing doubt about acceptance into heaven, suggesting unfinished business on Earth.
Lord I'm sorry but I gotta go right back.
Apology to a higher power and a desire to return to earthly responsibilities.
Put my soul in a body, put my hands in the soil
Desire to engage in meaningful, tangible activities like farming and growth.
and let me grow what I'm eating until again I get old.
-But all I see are those train tracks,
Reiteration of the predominant negative surroundings, with a reaffirmation of purpose.
concrete walls and broken glass.
-I'm not done here
-I'm not done
Repetition emphasizing determination and persistence in the current situation.
I'm not done
-I'm not done
-I'm not done here
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