Before I knew it, sixty was near
Waking every day to the sound of the same alarm
The same scenery, the same road
I've walked it thousands of times
When I was young, I had my dreams
There were so many things I wanted to do
But somewhere along the way
My life became someone else's rules
I thought growing up meant
Never complaining, never speaking out
But deep inside my heart
I've been searching for freedom all along
Board the train bound for freedom
And head toward tomorrow
You don't have to walk
On tracks laid down by someone else
I've lived for sixty years
I've already done my share
From now on, live for yourself
And learn to smile again
I kept telling myself
That enduring was the right thing to do
Swallowing my frustration
Swallowing my sadness too
Before I realized it
I could no longer hear my own voice
There were nights I stood alone
Just one step from giving up on life
There were days when I couldn't understand
Why I was even living anymore
But deep within my chest
Something kept crying out
Board the train bound for freedom
And head toward tomorrow
You don't have to carry
Everyone else's expectations anymore
People will talk about profit and loss
But that's their way of seeing life
Choose the path that lets you say
"It was worth it" in the end
What's important isn't money
And it isn't a title either
It's whether you can look back
And smile on your final day
Everyone has their own answer
I won't deny that
But I know one thing for sure
I've always wanted freedom
Board the train bound for freedom
And head toward tomorrow
Don't be afraid, it's not too late
You can start right now
I've told myself so many times
That chasing dreams was too late for me
But this life of making songs
Has finally given me the answer
To the days I stood still
Defeated by fear
Thank you
I'm leaving now
On the train bound for freedom
Toward the future
The train bound for freedom
Didn't leave today
It had already started moving
Back in that spring long ago
I just didn't realize it
The view outside my window
Had been changing
Little by little
- Lyricist
KAZMARIBUKURO
- Composer
KAZMARIBUKURO
- Producer
KAZMARIBUKURO
- Vocals
KAZMARIBUKURO
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The Train Bound for Freedom
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English Description
There comes a moment in life when you realize:
"I've worked hard enough."
After years of living by rules set by others,
carrying responsibilities,
and putting your own dreams aside,
you begin to wonder:
"Is this really the life I want to keep living?"
"The Train Bound for Freedom" tells the story of a man approaching retirement who decides to reclaim his life, despite the fears and uncertainties that come with change.
It is a song about choosing fulfillment over fear,
meaning over money,
and living a life you can look back on with pride.
As the song unfolds, he discovers something unexpected:
The train bound for freedom didn't leave today.
It had already started moving long ago.
A heartfelt anthem of hope, courage, and second chances,
for anyone ready to begin a new chapter in life.
The journey is not over.
In many ways, it is just beginning.
