Backstory:
Crooked Railway is a band hailing from the heart of the Midwest, the cornfields of Indiana. The band members; Ethan on lead vocals and guitar, Nolan on drums, and Leo on bass, all knew each other from high school. They shared a love for music, but it wasn’t until their college years when they decided to form a band, inspired by their shared struggles, heartbreaks, and small-town experiences. Their band name, Crooked Railway, represents their journey through life; not always straight, filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties, yet moving forward, like a railway that has been through a lot but still stands strong.
Genre:
Crooked Railway is primarily a folk-rock band with a hint of country influence. Their music is known for its heartfelt lyrics, melodious guitar riffs, and powerful drumming that beautifully blends with the soulful bass lines.
Title:
“One More Mile”
Full song lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Staring out the window of this [D] run-down train,
[Em] Past the fields and the old country [C] lane.
[G] Life’s been tough, but we’re [D] still here,
[Em] Carving our path, making it [C] clear.
(Chorus)
[G] One more mile, [D] one more day,
[Em] Past the hills, [C] we’ll find our way.
[G] On this crooked railway, [D] pushing through the pain,
[Em] Through the storms, [C] and through the rain.
(Verse 2)
[G] The world is rough, it’s [D] hard and cold,
[Em] But in our hearts, love [C] we hold.
[G] Our dreams are big, we [D] won’t back down,
[Em] We’ll fight our fight, win the [C] crown.
(Chorus)
[G] One more mile, [D] one more day,
[Em] Past the hills, [C] we’ll find our way.
[G] On this crooked railway, [D] pushing through the pain,
[Em] Through the storms, [C] and through the rain.
(Bridge)
[Em] And when the journey gets [C] tough,
[G] And the ride gets [D] rough,
[Em] We’ll keep moving, [C] we won’t stop,
[G] Till we reach the [D] very top.
(Chorus)
[G] One more mile, [D] one more day,
[Em] Past the hills, [C] we’ll find our way.
[G] On this crooked railway, [D] pushing through the pain,
[Em] Through the storms, [C] and through the rain.
Fan’s Name: Sarah Thompson
Testimonial:
Sarah Thompson, a die-hard fan of Crooked Railway, has followed the band since their inception. She says, “I first discovered Crooked Railway during my freshman year of college when I was feeling homesick. Their music reminded me of home, of the cornfields, and the small-town vibes. ‘One More Mile’ became my anthem. It helped me through my struggles and motivated me to keep pushing forward. It’s the raw emotion in their songs that sets them apart. You can feel the heart and soul they put into their music, and that’s why Crooked Railway is my favorite band. Their music makes me feel seen and understood, and that’s more than I could ever ask for.”