Discover the story of the song > The Watchman’s Gone – Gordon Lightfoot

The protagonist is happy because they know that someone who used to control them (called the watchman) is gone. They mention a rose and a train, but it's not clear how they relate to the watchman. The protagonist warns their friend to be careful because the watchman may return someday. The song repeats the phrase "knowing the watchman's gone" to emphasize the protagonist's relief.