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Train of Mind

from Train of Mind by Mythopoeic Mind

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Train of Mind, the title track of this two-track release, is from the upcoming album Mythopoetry. Musically, the song is unique in this context since it elaborates on a theme which Steinar wrote for Panzerpappa’s second album, Hulemysteriet back in 2001. Steinar has been toying with the idea to extend the theme into a separate song ever since. The lyrics describe a surrealistic, never-ending train journey.

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The hills and trees keep floating by
A handful houses do the same
A single lamp post caught my eye
Before it whirls out of the frame

And faceless people, large and small
You see them bobbing to and fro
I do not know their stories at all
Nor where and when they want to go

As for myself, I sit here on this train
I’ve been here since my childhood’s dawn
If I don’t get off soon I’ll go insane
My faith is leaving me, can’t you see how I am torn

I’ve had my chances many a time
To leave this dusty coach behind
But fear has always denied me to climb
Down on the platform; free of mind

I share this coach with people so strange
They never speak nor bat an eye
Their stiff demeanour never change
Their faces blurred; I wonder why

Then sounds of steps are heard down the aisles
It’s the inspector on his round
He stamps my ticket without a smile
and tells me where my soul is bound

I want to scream: ‘I don’t belong in here
You have to let me off this train'
But anger never overcome my fear
So I am stuck aboard, oh sweet lord, that much is plain

Still after all the years that have passed
my dreams keep playing scenes for me
Of riding down a hillside real fast
Of one sweet morning to be free

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from Train of Mind, released December 21, 2018
Music and lyrics by: Steinar Børve

Mixed by Trond Gjellum at Studio Rislum, June 2018
Mastered by Jacob Holm-Lupo at Dude Ranch Studio, July 2018.

Musicians:

Pål Selsjord Bjørseth: Trumpet and keyboard
Ola Mile Bruland: Bass
Arild Brøter: Drums
Steinar Børve: Soprano saxophone, vocals, synth and programming
Trond Gjellum: Percussion
Kjetil Laumann: Vocals
Jarle G. Storløkken: Accoustic guitar

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Mythopoeic Mind Oslo, Norway

Mythopoeic Mind is the brainchild of Steinar Børve, a founding member of the Norwegian RIO-/Cantebury-inspired instrumental band Panzerpappa. This project represents a move towards symphonically styled progressive rock.

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