Third Engine
Journey of Love and Longing: Saves the Day's Third Engine
Lyrics
The sky grows bigger every day
The speaker reflects on the expansiveness of the sky, possibly symbolizing the vastness of time or distance.
And the other week I hopped on a train
The speaker mentions taking a train recently, indicating a physical journey or travel experience.
Cutting through state lines
Describes the train cutting through state lines, emphasizing the crossing of geographical boundaries.
To come to you as the crow flies
The speaker expresses a direct intention to reach someone ("you") quickly, "as the crow flies" suggests a direct path.
And out there in there offing everything was melon and orange
Colors like melon and orange evoke a vibrant and positive atmosphere, possibly reflecting the speaker's emotions.
Did you know, my sweet
The speaker addresses someone affectionately, referring to them as "my sweet."
That I once took the liberty of watching you in your sleep?
Reveals a past action of the speaker watching the person they care about while sleeping, possibly indicating intimacy.
I rolled over and over
Describes physical movement, possibly restlessness or excitement, in bed.
Trying to touch your knees underneath the sheets
The speaker expresses a desire for physical closeness, attempting to touch the person's knees under the sheets.
I just want you to know
The speaker wants to convey a message or emotion to the person they care about.
that every pool of water reminds me of you
Water serves as a symbol triggering memories of the person, possibly representing emotional depth and connection.
Is that all right?
The speaker seeks confirmation or approval for the emotions they are expressing.
I hope you think it's cool
Expresses a hope that the person finds the speaker's emotions acceptable or appealing.
'Cause sometimes a train can't go as fast as I want it to
Implies impatience, possibly with the challenges of maintaining the desired speed or pace in the relationship.
Everything seemed a little easier
Reflects on a time when things were simpler, suggesting that distance has added complexity to the relationship.
when we weren't one hundred miles apart
Highlights the difficulty of being physically distant, emphasizing the emotional impact of the separation.
The person across from me
Observation of someone else on the train triggers thoughts and memories of the person the speaker cares about.
sitting in her train seat, reminded me of you
Continues the train scene, with the person across from the speaker reminiscent of the person they miss.
And I looked out past her cheeks
The speaker gazes past the person's cheeks, possibly implying a yearning or longing for a connection.
through the glass-light conduit
Describes looking through the train window, emphasizing the separation and the barrier of glass.
But the sun had sunk already
The sun setting and disappearing into New Jersey could symbolize the end of a day or phase in the relationship.
Disappeared into New Jersey
Expresses a desire for communication tools, highlighting the frustration of being unable to connect while traveling.
Oh, why don't they have phones on these things?
The absence of phones on trains adds to the speaker's frustration and desire for immediate connection.
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