Chasin' The Train
Chasing Love Down the Tracks: Tania Kernaghan's Emotional Journey
Lyrics
he slammed the door,
Expresses the forceful action of closing the door.
roared out the drive
Describes the loud departure from the driveway.
yellin' he was sick and
Conveys that he shouted about being exhausted from trying.
tired of trying
Highlights his frustration and fatigue from efforts.
I was standing in the kitchen shakin'
Depicts the narrator trembling in the kitchen.
countin' all the blues i'd made
Refers to counting the mistakes or troubles she has caused.
and felling kind of guilty
Expresses guilt for the conflict and arguments.
for our fightin'
Reflects on the emotional impact of their fight.
he said that he was shootin' through
He announces his decision to leave.
he;d take the train back to barcoo
He plans to take the train back to Barcoo.
that's why i'm out here
Explains the narrator's current location on the highway.
on the highway flying
Expresses a sense of urgency and speed.
CHORUS
Starts the chorus, emphasizing the theme of chasing the train.
chasin' the train got to get that fella back again
Reiterates the determination to catch the train and reunite.
chasin' the train i'm gonna slow that diesel down
Expresses the urgency and intention to slow down the train.
cut him off at bordertown
Plans to intercept him at Bordertown.
there up a head silver and black racin' my heart down the track
Describes a train approaching with silver and black colors.
next stop i'll be waiting at the station
Anticipates waiting for him at the next station.
i'm gonna haul him off that thing
Expresses the desire to pull him off the train.
kiss him so hard it'll sting
Plans to kiss him passionately.
make up for the time that we've been wasting
Intends to make up for lost time in their relationship.
CHORUS
Repeats the chorus, emphasizing the pursuit of the train.
he said that he was shooting through
Reiterates his decision to leave and take the train back to Barcoo.
he'd tack the train back to bacoo
Repeats the destination of the train journey.
i love that fool so much it's frightening
Expresses the depth of love for the person despite the situation.
CHORUS.
Repeats the chorus, emphasizing the pursuit of the train.
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