Gratitude Express
single
Gratitude Express
Lingua Aeternum stepping into straight-ahead anthemic rock is a genuine surprise, and ‘Gratitude Express’ earns it: a waltz-time ride at a brisk 152 BPM in D major, where arpeggiated guitar opens the track before the full band kicks in and the chorus simply lifts. ‘No ticket, just a yes’ lands as a hook because it’s earned by the verse’s setup, not just stated, and the sing-along ‘Feelin’ fine on the Gratitude Express’ payoff has the same uncomplicated momentum you’d find in early Tom Petty at his most road-ready. The mood tags suggest melancholy, but this is mostly sunny side up, the ‘small and bright / like lanterns in the night’ bridge being the one moment where weight quietly acknowledges itself before the final chorus sweeps it forward.
Lyrics
Climb aboard with a heart wide open Pack your dreams, keep hope your destination Rolling past the days we missed Waving thanks with every twist
On the Gratitude Express No ticket, just a yes Every mile is a blessing From the start until the ending Got no baggage, just this song Grateful to be riding from now on
Feelin’ fine on the Gratitude Express No regrets on the Gratitude Express
Met a child with eyes like summer Taught me joy like no other Elder smiled with wrinkled grace Said “Every stop leaves a trace”
On the Gratitude Express No ticket, just a yes Every mile is a blessing From the start until the ending Got no baggage, just this song Grateful to be riding from now on
Feelin’ fine on the Gratitude Express No regrets on the Gratitude Express
So many moments, small and bright Like lanterns in the night They light the tracks behind, ahead With every word I’ve ever said
On the Gratitude Express No ticket, just a yes Every mile is a blessing From the start until the ending Got no baggage, just this song Grateful to be riding from now on
Feelin’ fine on the Gratitude Express No regrets on the Gratitude Express Sunshine ride on the Gratitude Express Come on board the Gratitude Express…
Credits
Songwriter: Michael Anthony Rose