Engine, Engine #9
Love's Departure: Engine #9's Journey of Heartbreak
Lyrics
Engine, engine number nine
Expressing the train's identity as "Engine, engine number nine."
Comin' down the railroad line
Describing the train's movement along the railroad line.
How much farther back did she get off?
Wondering how far back the person got off the train.
Old brown suitcase that she carried
Referring to a brown suitcase the person carried.
I've looked for it everywhere, it
Expressing the speaker's search for the suitcase everywhere.
Just ain't here among the rest, and
Not finding the suitcase among the rest, causing concern.
I'm a little upset, yes, tell me
Expressing the speaker's upset feelings and seeking information.
Engine, engine number nine
Repeating the train's identity and movement for emphasis.
Comin' down the railroad line
Continuing the description of the train's journey.
I know she got on in Baltimore
Stating that the person boarded the train in Baltimore.
A hundred and ten miles ain't much distance
Noting the relatively short distance of 110 miles.
But it sure do make a difference
Reflecting on how distance can impact relationships.
I don't think she loves me anymore
Expressing doubt about the person's love for the speaker.
I warned her of the dangers
Recalling the speaker's warnings about dangers and strangers.
Don't speak to strangers, if by
Advising against speaking to strangers.
Chance she finds new romance
Concern about the possibility of the person finding new romance.
Warmer lips to kiss her
Imagining warmer lips and new affectionate experiences.
Arms to hold her tighter
Envisioning someone else holding the person tighter.
Stirring new fires inside her
Imagining new emotional fires being kindled in the person.
How I wish that it was me, instead of he
Expressing the speaker's desire to be with the person instead of someone else.
That stands beside her
Wishing to stand beside the person, presumably in a romantic sense.
Engine, engine number nine
Repeating the train's identity and movement as a narrative device.
Comin' down the railroad line
Continuing the description of the train's journey.
I know she got on in Baltimore
Reiterating that the person boarded the train in Baltimore.
A hundred and ten miles ain't much distance
Repeating the acknowledgment of the short distance of 110 miles.
But it sure do make a difference
Reiterating the impact of distance on the relationship.
I don't think she loves me anymore
Reiterating the doubt about the person's love for the speaker.
No, I don't think she loves me any more
Finalizing the expression of doubt regarding the person's love.
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