On a railway train to anywhere,
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Something happened finally.
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The driver said he saw no station
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And we were riding aimlessly.
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The train was filled with sleeping passengers,
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Going nowhere for the ride;
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Spoken whispers filled the carriages
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No one cared to look outside.
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Conversation aimed at anyone
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Bouncing questions off the wall;
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Except for two excited children.
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Burning caterpillars in the hall.
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All at once, I got quite frightened..
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Standing up, I gave a shout!
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"I see a station just in front of me ,
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Stop this train and let me out!"
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The driver smiled and shook his head for me,
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"This train don't stop for anyone.
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And, if you want to leave this railway line,
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You¡¯ll have to jump off on your own.
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Someone came and gave me sandwiches,
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Saying that I looked unwell.
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He took my pulse and he gave it back to me,
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And then he hit me with his bell.
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He made a speech to all the passengers,
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He said "I've been a place today;
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And anyone who'd care to come with me..
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Step outside and walk this way."
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Inside the seats were warm and comfortable,
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Outside the train was wild and strange.
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I said, "Yes, sir, I'd like to come with you,
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It's really time I made a change."
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I left my seat and walked up front with him,
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And he began to push the door.
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I looked outside, but it nearly blinded me..
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I'd never seen such light before.
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Stop This Train (Again Doing It)
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| Kevin Ayers |
