Ride This Train

by Acantha Lang

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At its core, ‘Ride This Train’ is about never giving up on your dreams. We all get disheartened, and certainly on my journey in music, I’ve had times when I felt like giving up. I wrote this song as a reminder and an affirmation - “I’m gonna ride this train all the way to the end and when it stops I’m gonna start all over again!” I gave the song a funky, New Orleans flavor! I hope you like it! :)

lyrics

Mmmmm, mmmmm
Yeah
Come on now

Got my ticket
I’m on my way
I know today’s gonna be a good day
I close my eyes
A smile on my face
Something’s telling me don’t be late
Ooo, my dreams are waiting
Ah, they waiting on me
I know the time has come
It’s gon’ be so sweet
I’m tired of all the talk
I’m tired of standing still
Mmm, it’s a time for me to live, yeah

I’m gonna ride this train all the way to the end
I’m gonna ride this train all the way to the end
I’m gonna ride this train all the way to the end
And when it stops
Yeah, yeah, I’m gon’ start all over again, yeah
I’m gon’ start all over again

Don’t need no money
Oh, this ride’s for free
Stop wasting time and come along with me
Ooo, we’re going somewhere
We’ve never been
There’s a ﬁre burning deep within

I said a don’t you wanna go somewhere
I said a don’t you wanna do something
Oh, I said a don’t you wanna go somewhere
Ooo, I said a don’t you wanna do something
Yeah!

We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end
We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end
We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end
And when it stops, ooo
Oh, I’m gon’ start all over again
Yeah, yeah

Oh, we’re gonna ride this train, ride this train
Yeah, yeah
(We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end)
Come on with me, we’re gonna ride this train
(We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end)
Yeah, all the way to the end, yeah
(We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end)
(We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end)
We’re gonna ride this train and when it stops
Oh! We’re gonna start all over again and again and again
(We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end)
We’re gonna ride this train
(We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end)
All the way to the end, oh yeah
(We’re gonna ride this train all the way to the end)
Oh oh, and when it stops
Oh! We’re gonna start all over again

credits

released February 16, 2023
Performed by: Acantha Lang
Writers: Acantha Lang & Bradley Kohn
Produced by: Acantha Lang & Emlyn Francis
Guitar: Emlyn Francis
Bass: Chris Hanby
Drums: Mike Horne
Keyboards: Andy Noble
Trumpet: Nick Etwell
Tenor Saxophone: Pete Grogan
Trombone: Cezary Tomaszewski
Percussion: Karl Vanden Bossche
Background Vocals: Chantal Brown
Background Vocals: Jaelee Small

Recording Engineer: Mo Hausler
Mixed & Mastered by Dave Darlington (Bass Hit Studios NYC)
Artwork: Lauren Millington

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Acantha Lang London, UK

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Acantha Lang has Soul & Blues running through her veins. Inspired by the legendary voices of Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Nina Simone, Acantha has a captivating textured voice that is immediately recognizable.
She is an accomplished songwriter penning a song (Gonna Be All Right) on Robert Randolph (and The Family Band) 2017 Grammy nominated album ‘Got Soul’. ... more

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May 7

Melkweg

Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 8

Poppodium 013

Tilburg, Netherlands
May 9

Paard

The Hague, Netherlands
May 23

Sidmouth Jazz Festival

Sidmouth, UK
May 28

The Forge

Camden, UK

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