Lyric discussion by Vindog56 

Cover art for Long Train Runnin' lyrics by Doobie Brothers, The

I believe the hook, "Without love, where would you be now?" and the train metaphor are about the endless and sometimes pointless lives people lead without love. And that love will keep you grounded and off the perpetual train...

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