Train In Vain
Annie Lennox · Medusa
They say you stand
By your man
Tell me something
I don't understand
You said you loved me
And that's a fact
And then you left me
Said you felt trapped
Well,somethings you can explain away
But the heartache's with me till this day
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
All the times
That we were close
I remember
These things the most
I've seen all my dreams
Come tumblin' down
I can't stay happy
Without you around
So alone I keep the wolves a bay
And there's only one thing I can say
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
You must explain
Why this must be
Did you lie
When you spoke to me
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Now I got a job
But it don't pay
I need new clothes
I need somewhere to stay
But without all these things I can do
But without your love I won't make it through
Without you love I won't make it through
But you don't understand my point of view
I suppose there's nothing I can do
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
Stand by me,no way
Stand by me,not at all
Stand by me,no way
Stand by me,not at all
Stand by me,no way
By your man
Tell me something
I don't understand
You said you loved me
And that's a fact
And then you left me
Said you felt trapped
Well,somethings you can explain away
But the heartache's with me till this day
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
All the times
That we were close
I remember
These things the most
I've seen all my dreams
Come tumblin' down
I can't stay happy
Without you around
So alone I keep the wolves a bay
And there's only one thing I can say
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
You must explain
Why this must be
Did you lie
When you spoke to me
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Now I got a job
But it don't pay
I need new clothes
I need somewhere to stay
But without all these things I can do
But without your love I won't make it through
Without you love I won't make it through
But you don't understand my point of view
I suppose there's nothing I can do
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
Did you stand by me
No,not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
Stand by me,no way
Stand by me,not at all
Stand by me,no way
Stand by me,not at all
Stand by me,no way
Train In Vain
Annie Lennox delivers a hauntingly atmospheric track on the 1983 album Medusa, blending new wave textures with her distinctive vocal delivery. The song explores themes of emotional exhaustion and the futility of pursuing lost connections, characteristic of the era's introspective pop-rock sound. Its production features a moody, synth-driven backdrop that highlights Lennox's emotive singing, establishing her as a leading figure in the post-punk revival. While often overshadowed by her work with Eurythmics, this recording stands as a pivotal moment in her solo career, showcasing her ability to craft deeply personal narratives within the broader landscape of 1980s music.