Lyrics
People get ready
People are urged to prepare.
There's a train a comin'
A metaphorical train symbolizing an opportunity or salvation is approaching.
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
Baggage is not necessary, emphasizing simplicity in readiness.
All you need is faith
Faith is the only requirement for the journey.
To hear the diesel comin'
Suggesting awareness of positive change, likened to the sound of a diesel engine.
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
No specific conditions, just gratitude to God is needed.
People get ready
Reiteration of the call for readiness.
Train to Jordan
The destination is metaphorically referred to as "Jordan."
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
The train is inclusive, welcoming passengers from all over.
Faith is key
Emphasizes the importance of faith as a prerequisite.
Open the doors and board them
Encourages opening oneself to the opportunity and welcoming others.
There's hope for all among the love the most
Expresses hope for everyone, especially those with abundant love.
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Exclusion of those without hope, condemning those who harm others for personal gain.
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Highlighting the moral cost of harming others for selfish reasons.
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
Calling for empathy towards those facing difficult choices.
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
Underlining that no one can escape judgment before the Kingdom's throne.
People get ready
Reiteration of the call for preparedness.
There's a train a comin'
Reemphasizes the approaching opportunity or salvation.
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
Reaffirms the simplicity in being ready.
All you need is faith
Reiterates faith as the essential element.
To hear the diesel comin'
Repeats the symbolism of the approaching positive change.
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
Reiterates the lack of specific requirements, just gratitude.
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
Continuous emphasis on the imminent arrival of the opportunity or salvation, urging everyone to seize it.
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
-There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
-Just get on board
-There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Reiteration of the consequences for those who harm others and a reminder of the inevitability of judgment.
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
-Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
-There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
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