On Trains
Journey of Liberation: Matt Holubowski's 'On Trains' Unveiled
Lyrics
Nimbus clouds surround the mountains now
Nimbus clouds surrounding the mountains indicate a mysterious and possibly ominous atmosphere.
Can't tell who resides this wooden town
The identity of the inhabitants in the wooden town is unclear, creating an air of secrecy.
There's a makeshift mystery
There's a makeshift mystery unfolding in the town, adding to the intrigue.
That's going down
The mysterious event or situation is currently in progress.
The plains below me here now live in peace
The plains below are depicted as peaceful, where a farmer cultivates rice and Chinese tea.
Where farmer grows his rice and Chinese tea
An observation of a man who appears exceptionally free in this tranquil environment.
Never has a man seemed so damn free to me
The sense of freedom is emphasized and admired by the observer.
So damn free to me
Reiteration of the observer's perception of the man's freedom.
Darkness comes now as it please
The arrival of darkness is described as occurring at its own discretion.
Then light comes back to me so suddenly
The sudden return of light is noted, signifying a cyclical pattern.
As we tunnel through to further majesty
Traveling through tunnels metaphorically leads to greater majesty or significance.
The sight of smoke, and sound
Observation of smoke and the sound of ringing bells, evoking familiarity and comfort.
Of ringing bells
The bells are associated with loved ones, creating a sense of reassurance.
The ones we've come to love, and know so well
Familiarity with the people and things encountered along the journey is comforting.
Calms our qualms, and
These familiar elements calm uncertainties and make the journey enjoyable.
Makes us feel so swell
The familiarity enhances a positive feeling, making the journey delightful.
Makes us feel so swell
Reiteration of the positive and delightful feeling experienced on the journey.
Well honey, maybe you don't know this
A note to someone, suggesting that life is a collective journey, and everyone is part of it.
But life's a train ride and we are all on it
Life is compared to a train ride, emphasizing the shared nature of the human experience.
Pretty homes all made of marble stone
Descriptions of pretty homes made of marble stone, suggesting affluence.
Line up one by one to say hello, hello
The homes greet the observer in an organized manner, emphasizing orderliness.
They are beautiful, and
Despite their beauty, the inhabitants are oblivious to their own allure.
They don't even know
Reiteration of the inhabitants' lack of awareness of their own beauty.
They don't even know
Reiteration of the inhabitants' unawareness of their own beauty.
They are beautiful
Despite their lack of awareness, the observer finds the inhabitants beautiful.
When I am on trains
A personal reflection on feeling safe when traveling on trains.
I feel safe
The safety and security felt during train journeys are emphasized.
The city lights are now coming in sight
The approach to city lights is mentioned, signifying progress in the journey.
They shine on me with
The city lights are described as powerful and beautiful.
All their pretty might
Despite their beauty, the observer is unaware due to being deeply asleep.
But I can't tell, because I'm sleeping
The tight sleep prevents the observer from fully experiencing the city lights.
Oh, so tight
The observer is completely unaware of the city lights due to deep sleep.
Conductor calls us all to come on out
Passengers are urged to disembark as the train reaches the platform.
We've reached the platform
The transition to solid ground is acknowledged, indicating a shift in the journey.
Now it's time for solid ground
The journey on the train has come to an end, and it's time to step onto solid ground.
And remember where it is that we are bound
A reminder to remember the destination or purpose of the journey.
Where it is we're bound
Reiteration of the importance of remembering the ultimate destination or purpose.
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