[Verse 1]
The Union Pacific was travelling Northbound
Near midnight when it struck you
In my room I’m awakened by the godawful sound
Of the telephone ring
A sound that’s still lingering
[Chorus]
I imagine the sound and light overwhelmed you right away
And how the brakeman must have realized, “Goddammit” just a little too late
And how your father cried and your friends all tried to pray
How they’ve never changed
You are sound and light
You are sound and light
[Verse 2]
There I was beside myself, it’s a quarter to three
And I’m clawing at the carpet on my knees
Trying to catch my breath
Mine was the last loyal face you ever saw
But I don’t remember yours
How did I forget?
[Chorus]
I imagine the sound and light overwhelmed you right away
And how the brakeman must have realized, “Goddammit” just a little too late
And how your father cried and your friends all tried to pray
How they’ve never changed
[Outro]
You are sound and light
You are sound and light
You are sound and light
You are sound and light