Lyrics
This train is my life
This train represents the speaker's life.
Speeding through the night
Life is passing quickly, moving swiftly through time.
We have been to these places
The speaker has experienced various moments/places.
For barely a moment
These experiences are fleeting, lasting only briefly.
Wide awake
The speaker is alert and aware.
Sometimes sleeping
They alternate between being awake and sleeping.
Sometimes watching
Observing their surroundings during the journey.
Sometimes dreaming
Engaging in dreams during the journey.
Through stroby stations
Passing through stations quickly, too fast to grasp details.
Too fast to know their names
Stations are flickering rapidly, making recognition difficult.
Too fast to know if we came or will come again
Uncertainty about the past or future stops on the journey.
Sleeping towns joined together
Towns are connected by the steel tracks, creating unity.
By the steel of the rails
The steel rails symbolize the journey's structure.
Parallel lines
Parallel lines suggest similar paths in different lives.
Parallel lives
People lead parallel lives along these tracks.
You and I
The speaker and someone else share this cinematic journey.
We're movie-rich
They are rich in experiences, like characters in a movie.
We're reflected in the window
Seeing themselves reflected in the train window.
The dark night's black mirror glass
The train window reflects the darkness of the night.
Distant lights from the wrong side of the tracks
Distant lights from less fortunate places are visible.
Christmas lights
Christmas lights pass by, symbolizing passing time.
Go by in the houses
Scenes of people's lives are glimpsed through house lights.
Anonymous windows
Windows are anonymous, representing the universality of life.
Anonymous rooms of
Rooms are anonymous, emphasizing shared experiences.
Anonymous souls
Souls are anonymous, underscoring the common human thread.
So take my hand
An invitation to share the journey with the speaker.
Squeeze it tight
A request to hold hands tightly, seeking connection.
Make some light
Creating light together in the metaphorical darkness.
In the darkness
A reminder to appreciate the shared experience.
I'm glad you came on this trip
Expressing gratitude for the companion's presence.
Don't lose your grip
A plea not to lose touch or connection during the journey.
Don't lose your grip
A repetition emphasizing the importance of staying connected.
This train is my life
Reiterating that the train symbolizes the speaker's life.
This train is my life
Emphasizing again the significance of the train in their life.
Travel with me
An invitation to travel together and discover what lies ahead.
And we'll see..
An open-ended invitation to explore the journey together.
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