Train Of Thought
A · Hunting High And Low [1985]
Words go up words come down
Forwards backwards twisted round
He grabs a pile of letters from a small suitcase
Disappears into an office
It's another working day and his thoughts are full of strangers
Corridors of naked lights and his mind once full of reason
Now there's more than meets the eye
Oh, a stranger's face he carries with him
He likes a bit of reading on the subway home
A distant radio whistling tunes that nobody knows
At home a house awaits him, He unlocks the door
Thinking once there was a sea here but there never was a door
And his thoughts are full of strangers, and his eyes to numb to see
And nothing that he knows of and nowhere where he's been
Was ever quite like this
And his thoughts...
And at heart, he's full of strangers
Dodging on his train of thought, train of thought
Train Of Thought
A's 'Train Of Thought' appears on the 1985 album 'Hunting High And Low', a key release in their early discography. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibilities that defined their work during the mid-1980s. Released alongside other notable singles from the era, such as 'Sing-A-Long' and 'Five In The Morning', the recording contributes to a body of work characterized by driving rhythms and introspective themes. As part of their broader catalogue, including later releases like 'Minor Earth Major Sky', the song remains a representative piece of A's influential contribution to the genre. It stands as a testament to their ability to craft memorable recordings that resonated with audiences of the time.