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Lightning Express
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Lightning Express was released on November 22, 2013 by Reprise as a part of the album Foreverly
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Release DateNovember 22, 2013
LabelReprise
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM115

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie Joe Armstrong
Vocals
Norah Jones
Norah Jones
Vocals
Tim Luntz
Tim Luntz
Bass Guitar
Dan Rieser
Dan Rieser
Drums
Charlie Burnham
Charlie Burnham
Violin
Jonny Lam
Jonny Lam
Pedal Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Kabir Hermon
Kabir Hermon
Assistant Engineer
Chris Dugan
Chris Dugan
Mixing Engineer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The lightning express from the depot, so grand
Had started out on its way
All of the passengers that were on board
Seemed to be happy and gay
But one little boy who sat by himself
Was reading a letter he had
You could plainly tell by the look on his face
That the contents of it made him sad
The stern old conductor then started his round
Taking tickets from everyone there
And finally reaching the side of the boy
He gruffly demanded his fare
I have no ticket, the then boy replied
But I'll pay you back someday
Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make
But he stopped when he heard the boy say
[Verse 2]
Please, Mr. Conductor
Don't put me off of this train
The best friend I have in this world, sir
Is waiting for me, in pain
Expecting to die any moment, sir
And may not live through the day
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
Before God takes her away
[Verse 3]
A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim
If you put him off, it's a shame
Taking his hand, a collection she made
The boy's way was paid on the train
I'm obliged to you, miss, for your kindness to me
You're welcome, she said, never fear
Each time the conductor would pass through the car
The boy's words would ring in his ear
[Verse 4]
Please, Mr. Conductor
Don't put me off of this train
The best friend I have in this world, sir
Is waiting for me, in pain
Expecting to die any moment, sir
And may not live through the day
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
Before God takes her away
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
Before God takes her away
Written by: Bradley Kincaid
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