Song Description
Our hero thinking about going home while on a train ride, simple concept, creative thoughts and lyrics.
| Song Length |
4:19 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene |
Subject |
Philosophy |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Hopeful Train Ride Home © Words and Music by Warren Hein
Verse 1
On this hopeful train ride home
The scenery speeds on past
As I ponder my good memories
And the days that flew too fast
Verse 2
Like idle boxcars sitting
On abandoned railroad tracks
I recall my life's graffiti
From the very front to back
Chorus 1
Now I've come full circle
To where sweet memories lie
I think of those who love me still
And what I left behind
I've finally been awakened
By the lessons of the road
As I gaze at the horizon
On my hopeful train ride home
Verse 3
Like a hundred trestle scribbles
My head knows all the facts
But at times it's still a riddle
How my heart can stay on track
Chorus 2
Through train windows there's a field
Where a thousand blackbirds fly
Performing perfect pantomime
In their coordinated sky
They pay no attention
To how far I've come alone
As I gaze at the horizon
On my hopeful train ride home
(Instrumental break)
Repeat Chorus 1
Outro
I gaze at the horizon
On my hopeful train ride home
On my hopeful train ride home