About the song
Linda Ronstadt – Blue Train: A Journey of Love and Longing
Linda Ronstadt, the iconic singer known for her powerful vocals and diverse musical style, delivers a poignant ballad about love and longing in “Blue Train.” This 1994 track, penned by Jennifer Kimball and Tom Kimmel, paints a vivid picture of a woman’s yearning for a lost love, captured in the metaphor of a departing train.
A Train of Memories
The song opens with the image of a train pulling into the station, its whistle echoing through the night. This train symbolizes the departure of the woman’s love, leaving her with a mix of sadness and lingering memories. The lyrics, “Blue train, blue train, you’re takin’ my love away,” capture the raw emotion of the moment.
A Yearning for Reconnection
The verses delve into the woman’s longing for her lost love. She reminisces about their shared moments, painting a picture of a love that was once strong and vibrant. Lines like “I remember the days when we used to dance / And the nights when we’d talk for hours by chance” highlight the depth of their connection and the emptiness left behind in its absence.
A Plea for Return
The chorus serves as a desperate plea for the loved one to return. The repeated line, “Blue train, blue train, bring my love back to me,” echoes through the song, conveying the woman’s unwavering hope for reconciliation. She yearns for the train to reverse its course, bringing back the love that has been lost.
Ronstadt’s Emotional Delivery
Ronstadt’s vocals perfectly capture the song’s emotional intensity. Her voice is raw and vulnerable, conveying the woman’s pain and longing with every note. The sparse instrumentation, featuring acoustic guitar and piano, creates an intimate atmosphere that allows the lyrics to resonate deeply.
A Song of Unwavering Love
“Blue Train” isn’t a song about giving up; it’s a testament to the enduring power of love. Despite the heartache and uncertainty, the woman clings to her hope for a reunion. The song reminds us that love can leave an indelible mark on our hearts, and the desire for connection can persist even in the face of loss.
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Lyrics
“The Blue Train”
Watching the long faces
Riding this run down track
And the lost places
From a dream that never brings them back
And the sad truth is
Nothing but a cold hard factI’m riding the blue train
Over the miles yet to cover
A ghost in a hurry to fade
I’m taking it one way to nowhere
Afraid you might be there
To find me inside this blue trainCounting the burned bridges
Trailing this rusted wreck
As our back pages
Scatter in the dust we left
Like a pearl necklace
Falling from around my neckI’m riding the blue train
Over the miles yet to cover
A ghost in a hurry to fade
I’m taking it one way to nowhere
Afraid you might be there
To find me inside this blue trainAway down the low road
A ticket to an empty room
A rendezvous unknownI’m riding the blue train
Over the miles yet to cover
A ghost in a hurry to fade
And I’m taking it one way to nowhere
Afraid you might be there
To find me inside this blue trainI’m riding the blue train
Over the miles yet to cover
A ghost in a hurry to fade
I’m taking it one way to nowhere
Afraid you might be there
To find me inside this blue train