Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2006
- Album Name: Souvenir’s Young America
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Twilight Of Steam (What The Thunder Said)” by Souvenir’s Young America
‘Twilight Of Steam (What The Thunder Said)’ is a song about the change in one’s perspective when faced with the finality of life. Through the metaphor of a steam locomotive, the narrator reflects on the rapid passing of time and the brevity of life. The thunder symbolizes the knowledge that, despite our best efforts, some things are beyond our control and that life will always come to a close. The narrator has come to accept the knowledge that life is fleeting and, as the locomotive chugs ahead, he ultimately finds solace in the twilight of his days. Despite the gravity of the situation, the song also conveys a hopeful undertone as the narrator embraces life as it stands and learns to appreciate the beauty in life and death’s cycle.