Story Behind The Song
I travel by train whenever the connections work out with touring. On one such trip, I woke up in the middle of the night and started writing a steam of consciousness document on my ipad. A year later I was looking for new song ideas and reread this doc. Most of the lyrics came directly from the notes from this trip.
Song Description
I know this is specifically about a man riding a train thru the mid west but the lyrics could be altered to fit this campaign. An instrumental version is also available.
| Song Length |
3:53 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Delighted, Relaxed |
Subject |
Trains, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Jackson Browne, Jon Mitchell |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Riding On A Train
I can't spell the State I'm in - Somewhere in the Midwest
It's 3 AM in the morning - And I can't get no rest
Sleeping, waking, train car shaking - The towns go speeding by
Waiting for the sun to rise - And brighten up my sky
Lonely Whistle blowing - As we cut thru the night
The engineer knows where he's going - Following his own light
I'm Riding on a Train
No Internet Connection I stare at my reflection - With no clear idea where I am Wondering how my life will change when I round the next bend
Red Lights blinking, everybody's sleeping - I'm on my own once again The time has come, no holding back - It's now or never, my friend
I can't be in a hurry - Knowing patience is the key
There's no need to worry - I let my mind go free
I'm Riding on a Train
BRIDGE:
I used to drive down lonely roads - Dreaming of days gone by - Living in darkness, not in light
The time has come from me to change - Reach for the sunlight, leave the rain If I just open my eyes, my eyes, Open up my eyes!
Lonely Whistle blowing - As we cut thru the night
Now I know where I'm going - Following my own light
I'm Riding on a Train
Copyright 2014 Richard Paul Thomas
Captured Rainbow Music ASCAP