Torn on the Platform
Jack Peñate
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Once more just before I'm leaving Torn on the platform Once more just before I'm leaving Torn on the platform 'Cause I miss you and I love you And I know this is over for now 'Cause I miss you, oh, how I miss you You're not my girl you're my town A weekend away, leave the city today Don't want the big smoke to leave me behind The train leaves at 2, Platform 3 Waterloo 50 p to the tramp makes me feel kind I get a good seat with a window My feet are up on the one in front everyone stares But why do they care? Like there's feelings in chairs Stuck for 3 hours until I get there My eyes, eyes, eyes are not dry, dry, dry As I realize-lize-lize That in a few minutes this train will be gone Sighs, sighs, sighs, city flies, flies, flies Wonder why, why, why Would anyone want to leave where I come from? I'm torn on the platform I'm torn on the platform I'm torn on the platform It's 1:58, wish that I had been late And missed the train and given them an excuse But what is the use? I've less slack than a noose Do or die, stay or go, what should I choose? 'Cause my eyes, eyes, eyes are not dry, dry, dry As I realize-lize-lize That in a few minutes this train will be gone Sighs, sighs, sighs, city flies, flies, flies Wonder why, why, why Would anyone want to leave where I come from? I'm torn on the platform I'm torn on the platform I'm torn on the platform Like in a film the motion starts to slow As the beeping carriage doors begin to close Momentarily I'm standing froze Then I jump between the gap, land on the platform flat I'm not torn on the platform I'm torn on the platform I'm torn on the platform
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Written by: JACK PENATE
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12 facts about this song
Launch Track"Torn on the Platform" is Peñate's debut single from his first studio album. It played a crucial role in making him a sensation in the British Indie scene and attracting a worldwide audience.
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Album AssociatedThe song is from the album "Matinée", which was released in 2007.
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Genre Mix"Torn on the Platform" combines tropical pop with indie and folk styling, expressing Jack Peñate's signature sound.
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Peak PositionThe song reached #7 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Jack Peñate's successful hits.
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Song ThemeThe song portrays the feeling of leaving your past behind to start anew. Jack Peñate wrote the song to talk about his personal experience while he was leaving home and the feeling of being 'torn' between the past and the future.
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Inspirational ToneDespite being about a painful goodbye, "Torn on the Platform" has been noted for its uplifting and energetic melody. This contrast between the lyrics and the tune is a characteristic of Peñate's music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Torn on the Platform" subtly mirrors the story within the song, showing Peñate saying goodbye to a loved one at a train station and then entering into new, exciting territories.
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Artistic OriginPeñate was only 21 when he composed "Torn on the Platform", marking the song as one of his earliest major works.
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Live PerformancesPeñate's performance of "Torn on the Platform" at the Glastonbury Festival in 2009 is considered one of the highlights of the event.
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Radio BuzzWhen released, it was one of the most played songs on British radio, gaining heavy rotation on stations like BBC Radio 1.
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Critics' ReviewCritics have lauded the song for its catchiness, impressive vocal range, and earnest lyrics, combined with a unique, upbeat music style.
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Song Duration"Torn on the Platform" holds a concise length of 2 minutes and 46 seconds, which enforces its punchy and succinct character.
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