"Freight Train" by Alan Jackson is a song about a man who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. He had visited Chippewa and was thinking about his ex-girlfriend when he realized that he still had feelings for her. The narrator wishes he were a freight train or diesel locomotive because they are powerful machines that can barrel through anything. He wants to come crashing into his former love's door and win back her heart. He wishes he did not have a heart, so he would not have to feel the pain of lost love. As the song continues, the narrator explains that every time he talks to his ex-girlfriend, he feels abandoned and left behind. He wishes someone could give him a push forward, like a switch man changing his track. Despite his feelings of sadness and frustration, the narrator still longs for his former love's affection. Overall, "Freight Train" is a poignant song that explores the complexities of love and heartache. It speaks to the human desire for connection and the struggle to move on when that connection is lost.
