I Like Trains Fred Eaglesmith

"I Like Trains" by Fred Eaglesmith, released in 2001, is a #Country song that reflects themes of nostalgia, longing, and the passage of time. The lyrics express a fascination with trains as symbols of freedom and adventure, while also hinting at life's fleeting moments. Unique elements include storytelling and vivid imagery, resonating with listeners' emotions. The song has gained a cult following, highlighting Eaglesmith's storytelling prowess.

Sixteen miles from Arkadelphia, right near the Texas border
Traffic was stopped at a railway crossing, took it to the shoulder
I stoked the kettle, I put it to the metal
I shook the gravel loose
I missed the train but I was happy with A glimpse of the caboose

'Cause I like trains
I like fast trains
I like trains
That call out through the rain
I like trains
I like sad trains
I like trains that whisper your name

I was born on a Greyhound bus
My mama was a diesel engine
They tried to put me behind the wheel
But I wouldn't let them
You shoulda seen the look in their eyes
And how it turned to tears
When I finally told them
I want to be an engineer

'Cause I like trains
I like fast trains
I like trains that call out through the rain
I like trains
I like sad trains
I like trains that whisper your name

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