Elton John - This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
Elton John’s "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" is a poignant, reflective song from his 2001 album Songs from the West Coast. It carries a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, with Elton contemplating the passage of time, change, and the feeling of being left behind. The metaphor of the train, which symbolizes a point in life that one can no longer reach or be part of, resonates deeply, especially for those reflecting on aging and life's fleeting moments.
The song features a more stripped-down sound, blending elements of soft rock and piano-driven ballads, which really allows Elton's emotive vocals to take center stage. It's also notable for its introspective lyrics, which hint at both personal loss and the larger inevitability of change.
It’s a track that feels very much like a farewell of sorts—one where Elton reflects on his journey, both as an artist and as a person.
Elton John - This Train Don't Stop There Anymore Lyrics
You may not believe it
But I don't believe in miracles anymore
And when I think about it
I don't believe I ever did for sure
All the things I've said in songs
All the purple prose you bought from me
Reality's just black and white
The sentimental things I'd write
Never meant that much to me
I used to be the main express
All steam and whistles heading west
Picking up my pain from door to door
Riding on the storyline, furnace burning overtime
But this train don't stop
This train don't stop
This train don't stop there anymore
You don't need to hear it
But I'm dried-up and sick to death of love
If you need to know it
I never really understood that stuff
All the stars and bleeding hearts
All the tears that welled up in my eyes
Never meant a thing to me
Read 'em as they say and weep
I never felt enough to cry
I used to be the main express
All steam and whistles heading west
Picking up my pain from door to door
Riding on the storyline, furnace burning overtime
But this train don't stop
This train don't stop
This train don't stop there anymore
When I say that I don't care
It really means my engine's breaking down
The chisel chips my heart again
The granite cracks beneath my skin
I crumble into pieces on the ground
I used to be the main express
All steam and whistles heading west
Picking up my pain from door to door
Riding on the storyline, furnace burning overtime
But this train don't stop
This train don't stop
This train don't stop there anymore
But this train don't stop
This train don't stop
This train don't stop there anymore
Oh, yeah