This song is inspired by the madness that seems to be happening on a global scale these days.


Audio only version: Runaway Train (on ReverbNation)

The Band:

4710:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm SoulJazzBluesyFunk Ev 110

I used EZDrummer3 to build the drum and percussion tracks

I'm playing the two guitar parts and Marty Straub from BabuMusic is on Bass Guitar

Mixed in Reaper with plugins from Waves and Izotope, mastered with Ozone11. Guitar tracks are going through the S-Gear amp sim.

Runaway Train (2025 Dave and Kathy Bell)

(V1)
Fast train rolling down Chicago line
Big change coming, you can see the sign
Steel wheels screamin' down the track
Gotta move forward, can't ever go back

Runaway train can't slow down
Rollin' fast from town to town

(V2)
Empty bottles and shattered dreams
Mind's on fire silent screams
We've lost our way in this purple haze
Caught up in the end of days

Runaway train can't slow down
Rollin' fast from town to town

[Bridge]
Smoke and mirrors hide the pain
Hopes and dreams going down the drain
Can't escape the bitter past
Just how long can this madness last

(V3)
When did life become this speeding train
Everyday the more speed we gain
Can't last forever, just do the math
How do we get on a slower path?

Runaway train can't slow down
Rollin' fast from town to town


All Comments Welcome!

Dave

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