Discover the story of the song > 500 Miles – The Hooters

The song is about a man who is far from home, maybe because he had to leave or was forced to leave. He misses his home and hopes that someday he will be able to return. He sings about the sound of a train whistle that can be heard from far away, and how if his loved one misses that train, she will know that he's gone. Despite the distance and obstacles, he believes that someday soon he will be free and able to come back home.