It's a metaphor for Hell! "The devil's drivin' that long black train." There are many ways to "punch your ticket" but the choice is between Heaven (victory) and Hell (the Long Black Train).
@@guygoodwin6889 You are both wrong. It's a metaphor for sin. The "Middle of nowhere" is the metaphor for Hell. It's where the train (sin) leads. Even if you are already on the long black train, you can still get off. There is Victory in the Lord, so by turning to the Lord you can be Saved. I love the song though I don't believe in the message myself. It's too evangelical, and I don't think the Evangelicals are really true believing Christians. They don't behave as Christians are suppose to behave, and the devotion they have thrown behind Trump just proves that to me even more. I can't think of anyone who represents the personification of sin better than Donald Trump. He is greedy, slothful, vain, lust filled, dishonest... He is a tractor to this country and an enemy to democracy. And so are those who support him.
Haven't heard this one in forever. Love this song. The train is a metaphor for evil. He's telling you to stay away from it and "cling to the Father". And yes the train was taking away those who gave into the temptation and evil.
We make decisions and go down the wrong path sometimes (alcohol, drugs, prostitution, pregnancy, obesity) in life but there is always hope in relying on our creator for help. It's never to late to turn around. Hope is never loss. Tom Dutkiewicz, U.S.A.
After last night's Live, this is the perfect reaction song for today. I'm jumping off the Long Black Train, not allowing my past to define my future. There is light at the end of the my tunnel. Thank you for the live and encouragement you guys showed me last night during the Live. Gitana, thank you so much for sharing this reaction. Absolutely lovely song with powerful words.
Loved your reaction. This song could easily be a song we sing at church. The spiritual references are all over this one. This isn't a "smash you in the face with Jesus" song, but it's a more than subtle Gospel song. It was interesting to see someone not immersed in Southern America culture, or Southern Baptist culture in particular, react to this one. Keep doing what you do, and we guys in the southern US love you so much!
It is indeed interesting to see a Brit react to southern music. I myself am born and raised in the South, not a Baptist but still really enjoy gospel music..
I love the reaction videos of this song. When he sings “There’s victory in the Lord.” And “cling to the Father and His holy name.” A seed is being planted for the Kingdom every time. 😍
I have heard this one a LOT but I was today Years Old when I really Understood the Lyrics Thank you to the Gitanos who helped all of us listening to understand that and finally GET it! 💞☺
I actually cracked up and scared my dog when you said you about shit yourself...😂😂😂 The train is a metaphor for sin, those who weren’t “picked up” by the train fought the temptation of sin. That’s how I always took it. You’d like the version with Ralph Stanley even more.
After listening to all those Hank Williams train songs, a strange thing happened to him on his way home. "As I was walking back to my apartment, I had a vision of a wide open place on the plains, with a train track running straight down the middle of the fields. It was completely dark, but there was a harvest moon that was lighting up the sky. I noticed a bunch of people standing around this track. A long, beautiful, shiny black train came down the track, and the people were trying to decide whether to get on it. Somehow they knew that this train led to nowhere, but they were wondering what it would be like to ride on it." Josh Turner
Loved this song when it first came out, it STILL gives me goosebumps. And you are spot on in your assessment of the song. The one thing to take away is there is always Hope.
You are spot on with the reaction. We are free to choose but always the choice has a price, but We also have a saving grace with God. No matter how bad we think it is asking for redemption sets us free.
Catered his sound check here in Anderson. Got a behind the scenes look at this song, Why don't we just dance, three wooden crosses and more.. was like a private concert, and he is a Clemson Univ football fan so we got to talk sports, family, memories of growing up in South Carolina, and folks we both knew. Love Josh! The long black train is a metaphor for ADDICTION and death.
Love love love the messages in the lyrics of his songs!! Josh is simply AMAZING...☝️❤☝️ "victory in the Lord" "cling to the Father" Amen!! Another fantastic reaction Gitana...blessings ❤❤❤
Thanks for reacting to this one. Always reminds me of my grandma Louise. This is the second time today I thought of her and smiled. My nephew shared a short video clip of her enjoying Thanksgiving dinner a couple years before she passed away. After I would get her washed up and ready for her day, so many times she would ask me to play this for her. One of her favorites.
Sundays are good because ... On the seventh day, I get paid Double TIME!!! I'm so happy that you enjoy country music, and in glad they you introduce me to other kinds of music. Be good. Be safe. Be happy
This was the first song he wrote and recorded. He was invited to the Grand Ole Opry and had no back up song and ended up singing it twice on the stage. He was still in college. He has had many hits since then.
My nephew was his roommate in college. I met him before he was famous. Once he was the headliner at a local venue and once he heard that my Nephew's mom was waiting he let us on his bus!!
Dear Gitana, please react to if not just listen to Marty Robbins "El Paso". It is old country but it is beautiful. His voice, the older sounding music, the story telling. You can see the song play out in your mind. Give it a shot. Please. Never know, you might like it.
I would love to see you react to Vince Gill! His voice is so smooth and is an amazing musician. Some of my favorites are Adriana, Go rest high on the mountain( if you want to cry) and whenever you come around
I'm like you. I pretty much spent my whole life going off the feel and sound of music, because my ear gravitates towards the instrumentation and vocal notes. But I started making myself pay attention to the lyrics more in the past year or so. I found that I ended up liking some songs that I wouldn't have normally liked, due to good lyrics. I also found that some songs that I once really liked, I couldn't like anymore due to the message in the lyrics. But I also found a deeper appreciation for some songs that I liked, because they had a good message in the lyrics.
I totally agree with Carlos, if you listen early in the song he talks about the rails of sin or something along those lines. So Carlos Rios said it best when he said the Long Black Train is the path to sin and self destruction. The part where the train is passing through people is representing the decision to ride the train and lose yourself in self destruction or choosing to not take the train and put yourself on the path to victory over those things that would destroy your life (represented in the video: alcohol, drugs, sex, prostitution, gluttony, Pregnancy our of wedlock or teenage pregnancy, and suicide) Basically to me the song is trying to provide the message that regardless of what is trying to take control of your life or the situation you may find yourself in, you ALWAYS have a choice, take the train or don't take the train. You have the ability the determine your own direction in life. Don't let the devil determine where you go.
Been waiting for this video and I must say thank you for your shout out to me means a lot to me and I love your videos love John Saxon xxx please stay safe you guys xxx
Spot on! It's not always easy to get the meaning of a song, hearing it for the first time, but you nailed it! I feel like it's my lucky day because you played two great Josh Turner songs! He's got another one out now called " I'm no stranger to the rain", which is a remake of a Keith Whitley song. Also worth a listen. I'm hoping someday you will get around to George Strait. (The king of country) 60 #1 smash hits. I couldn't even pick a recommendation because if you played just one of his #1 hits a week, it would take you well over a year just for that! "The Chair" would probably be a great start! Thanks
There is a story behind this song, that after Josh Turner wrote the song, he bought a map that showed where stars lived and drove to Johnny Cash's home. Knocked on the front door was invited in and played it for Johnny hoping to sell it to him. Johnny's reply was something along the lines of Son people have heard enough songs from me about trains, you ought'a sing it yourself. About the song simple, the train is temptation and it rides on the rails of sin, sin leads to destruction to engineer is the devil, so cling to God and His Holy name and rise above the temptation and the sin. Because there is Victory (Salvation) in the Lord!
You are an adorable young lady! You're great with these reaction videos! You are so genuine with your reactions! I just discovered your channel this weekend! Greetings from New Orleans
You're right about about it being a metaphor. Alcohol, drugs etc. You don't want to lose your soul for such things that hurt you like that. Did anyone on that track look healthy & happy?? You choose your path. No one else. All you have to do is ask for help & the Lord will hear you. Definitely stay off the train! Much love, take care & God Bless!!!
It's a gospel song. Appalachian folk often uses metaphors. The message is the chorus. Another song with a train metaphor but opposite us People Get Ready. The Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck version is brilliant.
:This is a good reaction. You are doing a great job. If this is a good place to place a request then here goes. There is a group out of New Zealand called Devilskin that is very good and deserving of a chance to be heard world wide. Their songs "Little Pills" and "Fade" show there diversity and would be good songs to "React" to. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Carrie Underwood - Church Bells, the song is incredible. and of course she can sing the phonebook and it would go platinum. But, It's another one that is like uhhh I don't feel like I should be smiling, but her voice is beautiful, etc. You should watch the video on or off YT. It's a good one. It doesn't matter how many times I hear Josh Turner his voice gives me chills when he his those really low notes.
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The long black train is the path of self destruction versus the path to salvation thru the Lord.
Exactly. Satan is the engineer.
Correction
You are fun to watch your husband is a lucky man
You pretty much nailed it!
True
The long black train is a metaphor for all life's evils.
It's a metaphor for Hell! "The devil's drivin' that long black train." There are many ways to "punch your ticket" but the choice is between Heaven (victory) and Hell (the Long Black Train).
@@guygoodwin6889 You are both wrong. It's a metaphor for sin. The "Middle of nowhere" is the metaphor for Hell. It's where the train (sin) leads.
Even if you are already on the long black train, you can still get off. There is Victory in the Lord, so by turning to the Lord you can be Saved.
I love the song though I don't believe in the message myself. It's too evangelical, and I don't think the Evangelicals are really true believing Christians. They don't behave as Christians are suppose to behave, and the devotion they have thrown behind Trump just proves that to me even more. I can't think of anyone who represents the personification of sin better than Donald Trump.
He is greedy, slothful, vain, lust filled, dishonest... He is a tractor to this country and an enemy to democracy. And so are those who support him.
Haven't heard this one in forever. Love this song. The train is a metaphor for evil. He's telling you to stay away from it and "cling to the Father". And yes the train was taking away those who gave into the temptation and evil.
When the train went through them, That was each one's moment of trial/choice to accept GOD or surrender to satan.
We make decisions and go down the wrong path sometimes (alcohol, drugs, prostitution, pregnancy, obesity) in life but there is always hope in relying on our creator for help. It's never to late to turn around. Hope is never loss.
Tom Dutkiewicz, U.S.A.
you said it!! There is Nothing you can do that would ever make the Lord God tern away from you.
Are you trying to insinuate that obesity or pregnancy is a sin..?? Or something that makes you lesser? Lmao okay “greater than thou.”
@@tylerpatterson1267 gluttony and lust, 2 of the 7 deadly sins. its not just pregnancy, having premarital sex is the sin.
This was Josh’s first song released and I was a fan after the first time I heard him. Love your reactions.
Check out some Randy Travis if you liked this. "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "Deeper Than The Holler" are a couple of good songs
Another good one of his is Three Wooden Crosses.
Or Raise him up
@@reddhead2948 There's even a video of Josh and Randy singing these together.
If you like this you should listen to randy travis: 3 wooden crosses
Definitely!
Fantastic song. You MUST react to it.
But only if you want to cry little.
The Devil train,he picking up the sinner's and the pregnant woman was carrying a Angel heaven and hell
Great Reaction Stay Safe
After last night's Live, this is the perfect reaction song for today. I'm jumping off the Long Black Train, not allowing my past to define my future. There is light at the end of the my tunnel.
Thank you for the live and encouragement you guys showed me last night during the Live.
Gitana, thank you so much for sharing this reaction. Absolutely lovely song with powerful words.
Loved your reaction. This song could easily be a song we sing at church. The spiritual references are all over this one. This isn't a "smash you in the face with Jesus" song, but it's a more than subtle Gospel song. It was interesting to see someone not immersed in Southern America culture, or Southern Baptist culture in particular, react to this one. Keep doing what you do, and we guys in the southern US love you so much!
It is indeed interesting to see a Brit react to southern music. I myself am born and raised in the South, not a Baptist but still really enjoy gospel music..
We do sing it at church. I have played it myself. Especially, at Celebrate Recovery.
I love the reaction videos of this song. When he sings “There’s victory in the Lord.” And “cling to the Father and His holy name.” A seed is being planted for the Kingdom every time. 😍
My favorite Josh Turner song is Long Black Train & always will be! What a great song, lyrics, & a powerful message!
You should do the king of county George strait, Amarillo by morning
She should
Troubadour is also a great song by George Strait.
@@kylecasey7010 that it is
Anything from the King of Country will do.
Which version though? George, or the original by Chris Ledoux? Either is worth listening to.
That black train = drugs, alcohol, cheating etc. I'm typically a rock fan but this guys vocals along with the message just gets me.
I love this song
I have heard this one a LOT but I was today Years Old when I really Understood the Lyrics Thank you to the Gitanos who helped all of us listening to understand that and finally GET it! 💞☺
I actually cracked up and scared my dog when you said you about shit yourself...😂😂😂
The train is a metaphor for sin, those who weren’t “picked up” by the train fought the temptation of sin. That’s how I always took it. You’d like the version with Ralph Stanley even more.
After listening to all those Hank Williams train songs, a strange thing happened to him on his way home. "As I was walking back to my apartment, I had a vision of a wide open place on the plains, with a train track running straight down the middle of the fields. It was completely dark, but there was a harvest moon that was lighting up the sky. I noticed a bunch of people standing around this track. A long, beautiful, shiny black train came down the track, and the people were trying to decide whether to get on it. Somehow they knew that this train led to nowhere, but they were wondering what it would be like to ride on it." Josh Turner
The line from 'Luckenbach, Texas' is "Between Hank Williams' pain songs
And Jerry Jeff's train songs and "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain."
Loved this song when it first came out, it STILL gives me goosebumps. And you are spot on in your assessment of the song. The one thing to take away is there is always Hope.
I'm a huge fan of country music lover. do more country I love your reactions to them.
This was his first hit when he came out on the music scene. "Your Man" followed not long after and was an even bigger hit.
Another good choice I like it!
Why don't we just dance! Another good one.
You are spot on with the reaction. We are free to choose but always the choice has a price, but We also have a saving grace with God. No matter how bad we think it is asking for redemption sets us free.
Catered his sound check here in Anderson. Got a behind the scenes look at this song, Why don't we just dance, three wooden crosses and more.. was like a private concert, and he is a Clemson Univ football fan so we got to talk sports, family, memories of growing up in South Carolina, and folks we both knew. Love Josh!
The long black train is a metaphor for ADDICTION and death.
I'm jealous, grew up in SC so always been proud of him. I wish he had performed when I was a student there!
You get the message country girl.👍🏻
Love love love the messages in the lyrics of his songs!! Josh is simply AMAZING...☝️❤☝️ "victory in the Lord" "cling to the Father" Amen!! Another fantastic reaction Gitana...blessings ❤❤❤
Thanks for reacting to this one. Always reminds me of my grandma Louise. This is the second time today I thought of her and smiled. My nephew shared a short video clip of her enjoying Thanksgiving dinner a couple years before she passed away.
After I would get her washed up and ready for her day, so many times she would ask me to play this for her. One of her favorites.
Sundays are good because ... On the seventh day, I get paid Double TIME!!!
I'm so happy that you enjoy country music, and in glad they you introduce me to other kinds of music.
Be good. Be safe. Be happy
My favorite song of all time me and my grandpa used to listen to this when we worked
This was the first song he wrote and recorded. He was invited to the Grand Ole Opry and had no back up song and ended up singing it twice on the stage. He was still in college. He has had many hits since then.
Great reaction. This was filmed at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in my town of Chattanooga Tennesee.
The first time I heard this song I thought it was a Johnny Cash song. And I think you got it right.
My nephew was his roommate in college. I met him before he was famous. Once he was the headliner at a local venue and once he heard that my Nephew's mom was waiting he let us on his bus!!
Such a great country gospel song. We sing this song at my church. ❤️
He was at Belmont University in Nashville...walking across campus after a class when he heard a train coming and went to his dorm and wrote the song.
Dear Gitana, please react to if not just listen to Marty Robbins "El Paso". It is old country but it is beautiful. His voice, the older sounding music, the story telling. You can see the song play out in your mind. Give it a shot. Please. Never know, you might like it.
Great song what a good choice!
Actually have been to El Paso many times not much of a town though!
I love your reaction at the end with the train sound! You're Awsome. I always look forward to watch your video. Mark from USA...
The Train represents the temptation of sin or the flesh!
Josh turner is an amazing artist
The pastor's grandson sang this at my sister's funeral.The long black train is your ride to hell
Long black train = temptation.
The long black train is a metaphor for temptation!
Love this song
That is one of the songs they played at my dad's funeral my dad passed away December 23rd of 2008 I miss hem😭
Forget the NFL MLB NBA got PBR Rodeo no protesting here ! Cowboy's And Cowgirls love this country !!!
Exactly..train is temptation
It's an old southern Christian song I grew up with anytime I hear it I'm right back in church with grandma
That's more like a gospel song, he's greatest song, nice to hear it again 😊😎
You should definitely take the time to do anything and everything by the king of country music George strait!!
He is not the King of Country.
The long black train is The Devil.
I would love to see you react to Vince Gill! His voice is so smooth and is an amazing musician. Some of my favorites are Adriana, Go rest high on the mountain( if you want to cry) and whenever you come around
Made an old southern gospel more modern
Thank you for doing this awesome song. And the country music community is more beautiful with you in it, Thanks again.
LOVE Y,ALL!!!
Josh wrote this song he is a man of faith
Struggle Jennings & Brianna Harness "Cry for Help" is a great love to see ur reaction
In this moment - into the light & fighter should be on your list of reactions heartbreaking songs
Played this at my uncles funeral, love hearing this song and taking me back
My mom loved Josh Turner and loved The Long Black Train. Hope you're doing well, Gitana.
Three Wooden Crosses! That's a good song!
Excited for what other country ones you will do this week
Great reaction Gitana.
USA AND UK LOVES OUR HOLY LORD!!!
YAY...
What a voice and easy on the eyes. Love him
That’s one heck of a Bass Voice. The song is so deep! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 It’s any evil you can do to yourself that keeps you from the Love of God!
We loves ya Gi. :)
Try this one Steve Holy - Good Morning Beautiful (Official Music Video) HD
I'm like you. I pretty much spent my whole life going off the feel and sound of music, because my ear gravitates towards the instrumentation and vocal notes. But I started making myself pay attention to the lyrics more in the past year or so. I found that I ended up liking some songs that I wouldn't have normally liked, due to good lyrics. I also found that some songs that I once really liked, I couldn't like anymore due to the message in the lyrics. But I also found a deeper appreciation for some songs that I liked, because they had a good message in the lyrics.
You wear your pants like Lil Abner but you look more like Moon Beam McSwine. :D It's ab old and loved comic strip!
Oh I shit myself....🤣🤣
That was priceless. That was subscribing to your channel. Good reaction.
I love Sundays! Will love it more when I'm able to go back to Church.
You should also take the time to react to Keith Whitley probably the most purest voice in country music!!
Now that's the King of Country.
You say it best When You Say Nothing at All.
The Two Georges will always be the king of country at least for now
I totally agree with Carlos, if you listen early in the song he talks about the rails of sin or something along those lines. So Carlos Rios said it best when he said the Long Black Train is the path to sin and self destruction.
The part where the train is passing through people is representing the decision to ride the train and lose yourself in self destruction or choosing to not take the train and put yourself on the path to victory over those things that would destroy your life (represented in the video: alcohol, drugs, sex, prostitution, gluttony, Pregnancy our of wedlock or teenage pregnancy, and suicide)
Basically to me the song is trying to provide the message that regardless of what is trying to take control of your life or the situation you may find yourself in, you ALWAYS have a choice, take the train or don't take the train. You have the ability the determine your own direction in life. Don't let the devil determine where you go.
Been waiting for this video and I must say thank you for your shout out to me means a lot to me and I love your videos love John Saxon xxx please stay safe you guys xxx
The train is the path to hell, drugs, sin, the seven deadly sins
Spot on! It's not always easy to get the meaning of a song, hearing it for the first time, but you nailed it! I feel like it's my lucky day because you played two great Josh Turner songs! He's got another one out now called " I'm no stranger to the rain", which is a remake of a Keith Whitley song. Also worth a listen. I'm hoping someday you will get around to George Strait. (The king of country) 60 #1 smash hits. I couldn't even pick a recommendation because if you played just one of his #1 hits a week, it would take you well over a year just for that! "The Chair" would probably be a great start! Thanks
There is a story behind this song, that after Josh Turner wrote the song, he bought a map that showed where stars lived and drove to Johnny Cash's home. Knocked on the front door was invited in and played it for Johnny hoping to sell it to him. Johnny's reply was something along the lines of Son people have heard enough songs from me about trains, you ought'a sing it yourself.
About the song simple, the train is temptation and it rides on the rails of sin, sin leads to destruction to engineer is the devil, so cling to God and His Holy name and rise above the temptation and the sin. Because there is Victory (Salvation) in the Lord!
Love this song and Josh's voice
The long black train is a direct reference to the path of living a life of SIN.
That was perfect timing at the end!
LMAO
Please do Three Wooden Crosses by Randy Travis and ft Josh Turner.
You are an adorable young lady! You're great with these reaction videos! You are so genuine with your reactions! I just discovered your channel this weekend! Greetings from New Orleans
free will, the greatest and the worst gift from above
You're right about about it being a metaphor. Alcohol, drugs etc. You don't want to lose your soul for such things that hurt you like that. Did anyone on that track look healthy & happy?? You choose your path. No one else. All you have to do is ask for help & the Lord will hear you. Definitely stay off the train!
Much love, take care & God Bless!!!
You really do have the best reactions on RUclips they are just so real! Oh and you had me cracking up with the "I just shit myself" line!
Love his deep voice!!!
Your reactions are the best!
You’re both awesome!! Keep up the great work!
You got it! Long black means off the righteous path and on the wrong path.
The long black train is Purgatory
Sweet song!! Josh..
This is an old gospel song that has been redone by many, this is a great version,
It's a gospel song. Appalachian folk often uses metaphors. The message is the chorus. Another song with a train metaphor but opposite us People Get Ready. The Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck version is brilliant.
You got it
You've got it
:This is a good reaction. You are doing a great job. If this is a good place to place a request then here goes. There is a group out of New Zealand called Devilskin that is very good and deserving of a chance to be heard world wide. Their songs "Little Pills" and "Fade" show there diversity and would be good songs to "React" to. Thanks and keep up the great work.
You did give us Tom Jones from Wales but then you gave us the Bee Gees the highest voices I've ever heard on a man other than Michael Jackson!
You got it. The train to nowhere. Path of destruction.
the long black train is a metaphor for those things which destroy lives. not necessarily our own as individuals but others lives as well.
Carrie Underwood - Church Bells, the song is incredible. and of course she can sing the phonebook and it would go platinum. But, It's another one that is like uhhh I don't feel like I should be smiling, but her voice is beautiful, etc. You should watch the video on or off YT. It's a good one.
It doesn't matter how many times I hear Josh Turner his voice gives me chills when he his those really low notes.