What does this song say about trading and/or life?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by zdreg, Apr 15, 2022.

  1. zdreg

    zdreg

    Spanish Train
    Chris de Burgh
    There's a Spanish train that runs between
    Guadalquivir and old Saville
    And at dead of night the whistle blows
    And people hear she's running still
    And then they hush their children back to sleep
    Lock the doors, upstairs they creep
    For it is said that the souls of the dead
    Fill that train ten thousand deep
    Well a railwayman lay dying with his people by his side
    His family were crying, knelt in prayer before he died
    But above his bed just a waiting for the dead
    Was the Devil with a twinkle in his eye
    Well God's not around and look what I've found, this one's mine
    Just then the Lord himself appeared in a blinding flash of light
    And shouted at the Devil, get thee hence to endless night
    But the Devil just grinned and said I may have sinned
    But there's no need to push me around
    I got him first so you can do your worst
    He's going underground
    But I think I'll give you one more chance
    Said the Devil with a smile
    So throw away that stupid lance
    It's really not your style
    Joker is the name, poker is the game
    We'll play right here on this bed
    And then we'll bet for the biggest stakes yet
    The souls of the dead
    And I said look out, Lord, He's going to win
    The sun is down and the night is riding in
    That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line
    Oh Lord, He's going to win
    Well the railwayman he cut the cards
    And he dealt them each a hand of five
    And for the Lord, he was praying hard
    Or that train he'd have to drive
    Well the Devil he had three aces and a king
    And the Lord, he was running for a straight
    He had the queen and the knave and nine and ten of spades
    All he needed was the eight
    And then the Lord he called for one more card
    But he drew the diamond eight
    And the Devil said to the son of God
    I believe you've got it straight
    So deal me one for the time has come
    To see who'll be the king of this place
    But as he spoke, from beneath his cloak
    He slipped another ace
    Ten thousand souls was the opening bid
    And it soon went up to fifty nine
    But the Lord didn't see what the Devil did
    And he said that suits me fine
    I'll raise you high to a hundred and five
    And forever put an end to your sins
    But the Devil let out a mighty shout, my hand wins
    And I said Lord, oh Lord, you let him win
    The sun is down and the night is riding in
    That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line
    Oh Lord, don't let him win
    Well that Spanish train still runs between
    Guadalquivir and old Saville
    And at dead of night the whistle blows
    And people fear she's running still
    And far away in some recess
    The Lord and the Devil are now playing chess
    The Devil still cheats and wins more souls
    And as for the Lord, well, he's just doing his best
    And I said Lord, oh Lord, you've got to win
    The sun is down and the night is riding in
    That train is still on time, oh my soul is on the line
    Oh Lord, you've got to win
    Source: LyricFind
    Songwriters: Chris De Burgh
    Spanish Train lyrics © BMG Rights Management
     
  2. zdreg

    zdreg

     
  3. Overnight

    Overnight

    Not much, really.
     
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  4. Businessman

    Businessman

    The Gambler by Kenny Rogers is my favourite trading song, although about gambling not trading.

    Another song that reminds me of trading but is not about trading is the 'House of the rising sun'.

    Oh, mother, tell your children
    Not to do what I have done
    Spend your lives in sin and misery
    In the House of the Rising Sun


    And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
    And God, I know I'm one


    Theories about the House of the Rising sun is, some think it refers to a brothel, it always sounded like a gambling place to me... like spending your life day trading the markets..
     
  5. One song that comes to mind about life is - beautiful by Christina Aguilera

     
  6. zdreg

    zdreg

    Silence is golden.
     
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    One asked Kenny Rogers, if he liked to gamble himself?? Kenny R said '' i never could make enough money gambling to excite me'' LOL:D:D.
    WHO shakes thewhole earth with thunder;
    + leaves us breathless in awe + wonder??
    The King of Glory, the King above all kings- Phil Wickam/ 80 million video Views

    The devil is pictured several ways, one of them as a talking snake.
    Like the talking snake media?? Yes like the talking snake media liars .LOL
    But the devil as talking snake\ cant even whip a mongoose, or an arch angel.
    Good question zdreg.
    Red Sea Rules.
     
  8. This is funny!:D This should be in the jokes thread.
     
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    I thought so to ,Courtney:D:D. Even with 196 million video views[The Gambler-Kenny Rogers]; he most likely was telling the truth:caution::caution: I got more out of the IBD Swing Trader ad+ Phil Wickam than that 196 VV million gambler .
    Most of my whole family is musical\me 2, i play the radio + music videos a LOT, even while trading/investing.
    ''I ain't ready for the junk yard yet;
    i feel like a new Corvette.
    I don't need no rockin' chair\
    Geritol or your Medicare:D:D G Jones >3,577,888 Video views
    May take me longer\
    but I'll get there.'' He laughs a lot on that song, but, for real- no rockin' chair or Medicare.