Story Behind The Song
Very loose adaptation of concepts in Robert Johnsons works.
Song Description
Singer believes that his deeds have caught up to him and he will pay the ultimate price.
The laughing engineer with the boney fingers represents the Grim Reaper.
| Song Length |
4:06 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Blues - Rural |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed, Worried |
Subject |
Danger, Judgement |
| Similar Artists |
Robin Trower, Robert Johnson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Hell Bound Train
Words and Music By Craig Bowers
Can't stop thinkin' I'm a rider on a Hell bound train
No I can't stop believin' I'm riding on a Hell bound train
I hear a hundred souls screaming
Like a whistle blowing in my brain
Got my ticket in my pocket
(I) don't believe I'm coming back
One way ticket in my pocket
I don't think I'm coming back
I thought I heard my baby wailin'
As she threw her body 'cross the track
The Conductor is a sinner
The Fireman is a murderin' man
That Conductor is a sinner
The Fireman is a murderin' man
The Engineer is laughin'
Got the throttle in his boney hand
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