Strangers On A Train (version 1)

copyright © LOUIE FLECK 1/9/94

appears on the CD by NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE: alieNation

Your eyes say that you are kind
I like the style and the cut of your hair
I keep looking for a ring on your hand
Or any other kind of clue about you there

All these people are on the move
Everybody here's got a destination
Another chance we don't get
You could disappear at the very next station

 ëCause, we are only strangers, strangers, strangers on a train
 For a moment, there I really thought I knew you
 We're only strangers, strangers on a train
 But, I'm too shy, to say a word to you...

And I don't want to be rude
A first impression can be so revealing
But. I had better make a move
Or you'll never know what I am truly feeling

 I really ought to be polite, But, this is a case of love at first sight
 And at this stop, I should be getting off now
 I really ought to be polite, But, this is a case of love at first sight
 And I've got to break the ice with you somehow

 ëCause, we are only strangers, strangers, strangers on a train
 For a moment, there I really thought I knew you
 We're only strangers, strangers on a train
 But, I'm too shy, to say a word to you...

Are you on your way home?
What do you do for an occupation?
Are you looking for a love?
Could I offer you an invitation?

Strangers on a train
Do you think, maybe, we could be friends
Strangers on a train, today
But, maybe not when the journey ends...