Discover the story of the song > Jackson Station – The Band of Heathens

The protagonist describes his mother's beautiful voice and his sister singing a religious song. They are attending the funeral of his father, who had worked hard. The protagonist's partner is tired but still able to raise a toast. The protagonist reflects on how his father left them and now they are waiting at a train station, hoping for a new beginning. They mention the train, the river, and the feeling of being left alone. They continue to wait at the station, knowing that they might never see their loved one again.