Song A Day #433: Train

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Jonathan Mann

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Published on March 10, 2010 2:15:59 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prv8xX5mbVQ

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I drive a slow and wary train
one that makes a lot of stops
the passengers are nervous
they fiddle with their props
they've decided not to move
but to sit and watch the crops
pass silent gold
if my train had a wish
he'd wish that he were longer
that the will to explore new places
was strong and getting stronger
that his curiosity
didn't feel so wrong or
that he didn't feel so old

up and down the train yard
everybody says
the days on the other side
are the better days
but i don't know
i think i'll go my route
and see if i find out

in poughkipsee we took a bum
in queens we got a king
it's all the same to me
it doesn't mean a thing
if you've got the strength to stand
you've got the heart to sing
with a voice proud or meek
there's a missing link in ohai
and a track unlaid in Dale
i'll ride down to the ocean
and in the belly of a whale
i'll take this train to hell
and i'll bring it back rail by rail
i'd do it even though i'm weak