Story Behind The Song
Turned down riskier opportunities over the years for safer career ventures
Song Description
Country Rock song delving into the regrets of a working man who's felt he's made too many "safe" decisions along the way
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Moving |
Subject |
Trains, Age, Aging |
| Similar Artists |
The Eagles, Crowded House |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Same Train
by Steven James
I?m waiting patiently on the southbound train wiping the sleep from my eyes
I guess I fell asleep at the wheel so now I?m back here but I?m not surprised
I seem to be more comfortable riding with the common man
Slunk down low in my seat with the paper and my coffee again
On the same train, on the same, on the same train
I promised myself a new horizon, I said I?d scout a new frontier
And follow my every whim, and land in a better spot by next year
But when I saw the sea of uncertainty, I decided not to jump in
And bought myself another ticket, on that same old train again
(Repeat Chorus)
I could quit my job, just quit my life and end this sabbatical
That I?ve taken from myself just to pay some bills
They say there?s no shortage of working men, and I?ve sure learned that?s true
I became one at the age of 15 and I?ve got 30 years ?till I?m through
And it seems I missed my train a little while back
And now I?m wishing that I was headed down a different track
(Repeat Chorus)