Peace Train
10,000 Maniacs · Trilogy [2005]
Thinkin' about the good things to come
And I believe it could be something good has begun
I've been smilin' lately dreamin' about the world as one
And I believe it could be, some day it's going to come
Cause out on the edge of darkness
There rides a peace train.
Peace train take this country, come take me home again
Oh, peace train soundin' louder.
Glide on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Yes, peace train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Get your bags together, go bring your good friends too
Because it's gettin' nearer, it soon will be with you
Now, come and join the livin'.
It's not so far from you
And it's gettin' nearer;
Soon it will all be true.
Oh, peace train soundin' louder.
Glide on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Peace train.
Now, I've been cryin' lately,
Thinkin' about the world as it is.
Why must we go on hating?
Why can't we live in bliss?
'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a peace train.
Oh, peace train take this country.
Come take me home again.
Oh, peace train soundin' louder.
Glide on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Yes, peace train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, come on, come on.
Yeah, come on, peace train.
Yes, it's the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Peace train
Peace Train
Released on the 2005 Trilogy album, "Peace Train" by 10,000 Maniacs stands as a defining track of the group's late-career resurgence. Following their acclaimed MTV Unplugged performance in 1993, the band returned to the studio to craft a cohesive body of work that blended their signature acoustic textures with polished production. The song exemplifies their ability to weave narrative-driven lyrics with melodic sensibilities, capturing the essence of their journey from indie darlings to respected rock artists. Its inclusion on Trilogy highlights the band's commitment to exploring new sonic landscapes while honoring the emotional depth established in their earlier recordings. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a testament to their enduring influence on alternative rock and their capacity to create timeless, atmospheric music.