Old No. 9 Train
Journey of Shadows: Old No. 9 Train's Hidden Truth
Lyrics
If you see me on that old number nine train coming back from East of Town
Returning on train #9 from East of Town; implying a return from a distant place.
Just remember I was never there if anyone asks around
Claiming absence if questioned about being there, indicating avoidance or secrecy.
I’m hiding from the truth, I don’t know what to do, I can be someone else too, yeah
Expressing a struggle with truth, uncertainty, and a willingness to assume another identity.
Could’ve sworn that I laid it all down but something just wasn’t clear
Believed issues were resolved, but confusion or doubts persist.
Who'd've known that the covers got blown and here I am standing here
Unexpected exposure despite attempts to hide, standing exposed now.
I’m hiding from the truth, I don’t know what to do, I can be someone else too, yeah
Reiteration of the struggle with truth and uncertainty about actions and identity.
Spend it all down to my last dime, I ain’t got troubles they’re just down the line they told me
Spent resources without worry, implying a lack of concern for future consequences.
I’d be lying if I said “alright, I won’t try nothing, please stay the night”, they sold me
Admission of willingness to pursue things despite risks, influenced by others' persuasion.
Who could tell, maybe I’d do it all anyway and end up all alone
Contemplation of potential regret despite inevitable solitude.
Crossing wires and putting out fires just to light one on my nose
Engaging in chaotic situations, creating problems despite efforts to solve them.
I’m hiding from the truth, I don’t know what to do, I can be someone else too, yeah
Continued struggle with truth, uncertainty, and a willingness to assume another identity.
Spend it all down to my last dime, I ain’t got troubles there just down the line they told me
Reiteration of carefree spending and anticipation of problems in the future.
I’d be lying if I said “alright, I won’t try nothing, please stay the night”, they sold me
Reaffirmation of willingness to pursue risky actions despite potential consequences.
If you see me on that old number nine train coming back from East of town
Repetition of returning from a distant place on train #9.
Just remember I was never there if anyone asks around
Repeated denial of being present, suggesting a desire to evade accountability.
I’m hiding from the truth, I don’t know what to do, I can be someone else too
Reiterating the struggle with truth, uncertainty, and a willingness to assume another identity.
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