there's an element of sadness almost intentionally masked in this song mixed into it's otherwise cheerful wisdom. the lines "Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight" implies a slight suicidal urge but also an acceptance of things past looked at with the wisdom gained from the lessons of living life which doesn't always make us super strong beings but more likely, although smarter, with greater sensitivity. the line also implies the character in the song requests the "ticket" be purchased for them rather than pay for it themselves, which is interesting b/c if so, rather than suicide they just feel like they feel ready to move on from this life since pain might be all they have to look forward to with fleeting intervals of fulfillment, joy and happiness. the reference to "last train home" most likely means the forever " death Home" where we go when we die.
there's an element of sadness almost intentionally masked in this song mixed into it's otherwise cheerful wisdom. the lines "Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight" implies a slight suicidal urge but also an acceptance of things past looked at with the wisdom gained from the lessons of living life which doesn't always make us super strong beings but more likely, although smarter, with greater sensitivity. the line also implies the character in the song requests the "ticket" be purchased for them rather than pay for it themselves, which is interesting b/c if so, rather than suicide they just feel like they feel ready to move on from this life since pain might be all they have to look forward to with fleeting intervals of fulfillment, joy and happiness. the reference to "last train home" most likely means the forever " death Home" where we go when we die.
Oh Man, Do I agree with your post! Thank you Reality Bites
Oh Man, Do I agree with your post! Thank you Reality Bites