Life is like a train ride story because just as a train journey has a starting point and a destination, so does life. We embark on this journey of life at birth (the start) and head towards an end. Also, on a train, we meet different people, just like in life we encounter various individuals who come and go, some leaving a brief impression and others a more lasting mark.
It's a song with a somewhat mysterious story. No one knows for sure exactly what inspired it, but it likely has some deep and personal meaning for the songwriter.
One similarity is that both have a sense of movement. In a train ride, the train is constantly in motion towards its destination, and in life, we are always moving forward in time. Also, just as on a train we might experience different climates or landscapes outside the window, in life we experience different emotions and situations. Some parts of the journey are exciting like seeing beautiful scenery from the train, and in life, we have exciting events too.
One real - life element could be the sense of community. Just like in real small towns, the characters in 'Ride the Cyclone' have a strong connection to their community. Another might be the idea of facing unexpected tragedies, which unfortunately happen in real life as well.
The 'Maximum Ride' series already has a unique blend of science - fiction and adventure. 'Maximum Ride Angel' could bring in a spiritual or otherworldly element with the focus on angels. This addition of the angel concept can make it stand out as it may introduce different kinds of conflicts and relationships compared to the previous books in the series. For example, the angels could bring new moral dilemmas or new allies/ enemies for the main characters.