I heard a voice that told me to run away
I didn't know where to go, but I had to obey
I ran and ran until I couldn't run no more
And then I found myself on a train called "Papa Wemba's Rail On"
(Chorus)
Papa Wemba's rail on, is taking me away
I don't know where I'm going, but I know I'll find my way
Papa Wemba's rail on, is taking me away
I'm on a one way trip, there's no turning back today
(Verse 2)
I met some people on the train, they were all different colors and shapes
We all had one thing in common, we were all looking for a way to escape
We talked and we laughed, and we sang and we danced
And we all knew that we were on a journey that we would never forget
(Chorus)
Papa Wemba's rail on, is taking me away
I don't know where I'm going, but I know I'll find my way
Papa Wemba's rail on, is taking me away
I'm on a one way trip, there's no turning back today
(Bridge)
I saw the sun rise and set, and the moon and stars come out
I saw the world go by outside my window, and I felt a sense of peace
I knew that I was finally on the right path, and that I would soon reach my destination
(Chorus)
Papa Wemba's rail on, is taking me away
I don't know where I'm going, but I know I'll find my way
Papa Wemba's rail on, is taking me away
I'm on a one way trip, there's no turning back today
(Outro)
I finally arrived at my destination, and it was everything I had ever dreamed of
I had found a place where I could be myself, and where I could finally be free
And all thanks to Papa Wemba's rail on