The F Train

This is a song for anyone who has ever lived along the F train's route in B'klyn.

I lived on this accursed train line for more than a year, and when I moved, one of the reasons was to get away from it. It was shortening my life. I still can't talk about it without turning red in the face.

This song doesn't quite feel like it's closely acquainted with the F train. For one, it's way too cheerful; a song about the F train should be much angrier. For another, Mike Doughty talks about the train "speeding" under the river, which is, well, laughable.

Nevertheless, the general sentiment - and the title - are right on.

I Thank You Lord For Sending Me The F Train