Algoma Central Blues

There's too much time to think on the Algoma Central
Through the middle of such wild stretch of land
Past endless woods and lakes on your way back from Wawa
You try to be tough, but you could cry on command

It's normal to feel dejected on the Algoma Central
Downin' Labatts as you chug along to beat the band
From the middle of nowhere back to the Soo
It's so much different than the Rio Grande

It's desolate, just like a life with no love
It's magnificent, that's why it's no place to be alone
Where a melancholy mood gets worse with each moon
The northern lights let you know you're so far from home

It's not a bad place for low spirits on the Algoma Central
If you want to see a canyon, you can
Life's just as empty along the Gichigumee
Sometimes getting away from it all can be so bland

The rivers run but it's not much fun along the Algoma Central
The Great White North never seems to be a great plan
There's nothing much to do but get out and paddle a canoe
What went wrong you won't ever understand

The pain can't be escaped, on a train when your heart aches
It may be bad luck but somehow it always works out the same
When the woman you love leaves you, a railway won't relieve you
When you realize you're the only one to blame

It's always sad when you ride the Algoma Central
At least that's always how it's been for me
And although it's a beauty way to go, there's too much introspection
From my lonesome thoughts I just can't be free