[Verse 1]

He's going fishing to get off this helter-skelter

Hikes up his pants and socks and heads for change and shelter

Waves at his white flag as he submits surrender

He's gonna leave his family

[Chorus]

Oh, oh

No destination on his train

Just wants to howl in the rain

What a father figure!

[Verse 2]

Under the pressure he has snapped like polystyrene

Tool bag or toothpaste oh and don't forget the brylcreem

Faint-heartedness and cowardice run through his bloodstream

Run away to anywhere

[Chorus]

Oh, oh

No destination on his train

Just wants to howl in the rain

What a father figure!

[Bridge]

Where's daddy gone?

Oh what did we do wrong?

Did we drive him away?

What did you say old men know?

Where is his overcoat?

Will he bring back a souvenir?

[Chorus]

Oh, oh

No destination on his train

Just wants to howl in the rain

What a father figure!

Oh, oh

No destination on his train

Just wants to howl in the rain

What a father figure!