The Train Is Coming

UB 40 · Labour Of Love III [1998]

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now



So long I've been waiting

Waiting for you, oh yeah

Now the time has come

And it's between me and you, oh Lord



I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now, now, now, now

I said, the train is coming, baby

And I am leaving on that train, Lord



I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now



Everyday I pray for this little hour

Now the time has come

And I want you to stand by me



Because the train is coming, baby

And we are leaving on that train

And we will roam this land

Where we all will be free, Lord



I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now



I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now



Everyday I pray for this little hour

Now the time has come

And I want you to stand by me



Because the train is coming, baby

And we are leaving on that train

And we will roam this land

Where we all will be free, Lord



I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now



I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now



I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

I said, the train is coming, baby

I said, the train is coming now

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The Train Is Coming

The Train Is Coming stands as a testament to UB40's enduring mastery of reggae and soul covers. Featured on the 1998 album Labour Of Love III, the track continues the band's tradition of reinterpreting classic American R&B and soul standards through their distinctive Jamaican-influenced lens. This recording captures the group's signature sound, blending smooth horns, steady basslines, and the warm tenor vocals that have defined their career for decades. As part of their acclaimed Labour Of Love series, the song highlights UB40's ability to honor original compositions while infusing them with a fresh, relaxed energy. The track remains a staple in their extensive catalogue, showcasing the band's consistent ability to bridge genres and connect with audiences through timeless musical arrangements.