[Intro] The Southbound Line always runs on time ... Been doing this job since sixty-nine My stiff hands ache Every time I pull that brake But I make sure things run smooth You'll be safe on my line [Verse 1] It's half past midnight On the Southbound Line Cars rarely full this far past twilight But that don't matter none to me Y'all put your trust in this 'ol train Your final destination? Don't worry, I'll get you there hale and whole On the Southbound Line [Pre-Chorus] Train cars rattle As the line rolls on Another night run Chasing the Dawn [Ghostly Group Chorus] We're all riding the southbound Line Fare's always worth it They'll get us there on time Rest your weary head and close your eyes They'll be sure to rouse you When we reach the end of the Line [Verse 2] I watch the rails as my engine lumbers on Red lights aglow Mimicking the dawn I know every twist and turn Every bridge, tunnel, and rise Even so every run holds a new surprise [Ghostly Group Chorus] We're all riding the southbound Line Fare's always worth it They'll get us there on time Rest your weary head and close your eyes They'll be sure to rouse you When we reach the end of the Line [Verse 3] Mile by mile Passing through the dark Light reflecting off my smile As metal on metal sparks Passengers are rare but welcome Though I rarely speak aloud [Ghostly Group Chorus] We're all riding the southbound Line Fare's always worth it They'll get us there on time Rest your weary head and close your eyes They'll be sure to rouse you When we reach the end of the Line [Outro] This line only runs down South To the destination you seek And there's no sense in hiding The end of the line still waits And I don't have patience for delays The Southbound Line is always on time
