Railroad Man
Album: Desert Highways
By: dmwilson
By: dmwilson
Duration
2:52
Genres
Description
David Wilson performed this song live when he and his band Bailey Park opened for Kansas in June of 2010. This song starts off in a dark mood, but later moves to a more optimistic dynamic. It tells a story of someone seeking a new beginning in life, and it portrays the longing for more excitement and adventure in life. There are interesting chord progressions with tastefully altered tones to portray the mood of the song. There is also a strong chorus which repeats throughout the song.
Lyrics
Coal trains ride on the west bound tracks Past the sun the sky turns black Out to Arizona's desert sand I wish I was a railroad man I wish I was a railroad man I want to ride the rails out to the sand Take my lady leave my land Start to build my life with these two hands I wish I was a railroad man I wish I was a railroad man Whisper memories years before Waiting in the cold Lying on the cold oak floor With every broken bone I wish I was a railroad man I wish I was a railroad man
