What started as two guys with strong voices and one guitar became San Francisco's Train by 1994. It was in late 1993 that Patrick Monahan left Erie, PA, and met up with the Los Angeles band, The Apostles. Lead singer/guitarist Rob Hotchkiss and fellow guitarist Jim Stafford had basically disbanded by this time, but the chance meeting with Patrick Monahan proved fortuitous, as Hotchkiss extended an invitation to the crooning Monahan to become a two-man band. After making exhaustive appearances in low-key coffeehouses, they decided to form a full band and enlisted former Apostles members Stafford and bassist Charlie Colin. Colin brought along his good friend, drummer Scott Underwood, and Train were on their way.
Train settled in San Francisco to develop their sound in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. In an unlikely scenario, executives from Columbia Records expressed an interest and, in a somewhat cooperative strategy, farmed the fledgling band out to the minors -- in this instance, Aware Records -- where they could grow naturally and unhurriedly. In 1997, they went on tour, opening for the likes of Blues Traveler, Barenaked Ladies, and Counting Crows. Train knew they had arrived when they sold out a performance at San Francisco's prestigious Fillmore venue. Their completed debut album was released the following year. Drops of Jupiter followed three years later, becoming a 2x Platinum hit on the back of its single of the same name. My Private Nation followed in 2003. Though the response was initially weak, the single "Get to Me" eventually caught fire, and Train had their latest Billboard chart hit. A holdover live album appeared in 2004 while the band returned to the studio to record My Private Nation's follow-up. The single "Cab" announced the band's return in late 2005, with the full-length For Me It's You following early the next year.
From November 2006, the band took a break from recording and touring to be with friends and family. Lead singer Pat Monahan released a solo album, Last of Seven, on September 18, 2007. The first single, "Her Eyes," was released in July.
On October 27, 2009, Train not only released proof that they were once again a band but also put their fifth studio album on the market, Save Me San Francisco. Dedicated to getting back to where they came from, the album revisited the roots rock sound that has made the band such a tour de force. The album is a tribute to the city that made them who they are today and pays homage to the city by the bay whom they owe so much.
The first single from Train's sixth studio album, "Drive By," was made available on iTunes on January 10, 2012, a week after Train played the halftime show at the 2012 Discover Orange Bowl in Miami. This upbeat pop/rock tune was the first song to be released from Train's sixth studio album. It was already familiar to some of their fans as the band had been performing the tune during their 2011 Summer Tour. Train's singles tend to gradually build momentum, but this song debuted at #60 on the Hot 100 in its first week as Triple A, hot AC, and pop radio all embraced the song with enthusiasm.
This album was followed by Bulletproof Picasso, Christmas in Tahoe, Train Does Led Zeppelin II, and A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat. Their album AM Gold was released on May 20, 2022.
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Hey Soul Sister
Train Lyrics
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Hey
Hey
Your lipstick stains
On the front lobe of my left side brains
I knew I wouldn't forget you
And so I went and let you blow my mind
Your sweet moonbeam
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
I knew when we collided
You're the one I have decided who's one of my kind
Hey, soul sister
Ain't that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo?
The way you move ain't fair, you know
Hey, soul sister
I don't wanna miss a single thing you do
Tonight
Hey
Hey
Hey
Just in time
I'm so glad you have a one-track mind like me
You gave my life direction
A game show love connection we can't deny
I'm so obsessed
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
Hey, soul sister
Ain't that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo?
The way you move ain't fair, you know
Hey, soul sister
I don't wanna miss a single thing you do
Tonight
The way you can cut a rug
Watching you's the only drug I need
So gangster, I'm so thug
You're the only one I'm dreaming of, you see
I can be myself now finally
In fact there's nothing I can't be
I want the world to see you be with me
Hey, soul sister
Ain't that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo?
The way you move ain't fair, you know
Hey, soul sister
I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Hey, soul sister
I don't wanna miss a single thing you do
Tonight
Hey
Hey
Hey
Tonight
Hey
Hey
Hey
Tonight
The song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train is a catchy and heartfelt love song that expresses the singer's deep love and admiration for a special woman in his life. The song begins with the singer admiring the woman's lipstick stains on his brain and how she blows his mind with her unique personality. He mentions how she is the one he has decided to be with and that she is his kind.
The chorus of the song focuses on the woman's essence and how she moves in a way that is so impactful and dazzling to the singer's eyes. He expresses how he doesn't want to miss a single thing she does and how he is so obsessed with her that his heart could burst out of his chest. He compares her to Madonna and continually mentions his love for her personality and movement.
Towards the end of the song, he expresses how he can finally be himself and how he sees her being with him for the world to see.
Overall, "Hey Soul Sister" is a romantic and passionate love song that highlights the special bond between two people and how they see each other in a positive and inspiring way.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Opening greeting, likely to catch the attention of the person being addressed
Hey
Repetition of opening greeting to emphasize importance and urgency
Hey
Repetition of opening greeting to create a catchy and memorable hook for the song
Your lipstick stains
The person singing sees evidence of the other person on themselves, and feels as though they cannot forget about them
On the front lobe of my left side brains
The evidence of the other person's existence is so strong that they feel like it is a physical part of them in their brain
I knew I wouldn't forget you
The singer is confident that the other person will stay in their mind forever
And so I went and let you blow my mind
The singer let the other person influence them and change their life in a big way
Your sweet moonbeam
The singer is comparing the other person's presence to something sweet and ethereal like a moonbeam
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
The other person is so important to the singer that they even appear in their dreams
I knew when we collided
The singer remembers a moment of impact or coming together with the other person, and this was a defining moment for them
You're the one I have decided who's one of my kind
The singer has made a choice to be with this person and considers them to be unique and special among all others
Hey, soul sister
The singer is addressing the other person as a 'soul sister', someone they feel a deep and meaningful connection with
Ain't that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo?
The singer is making an offhand comment about the music playing, which contrasts with the emotion and focus of the rest of the song
The way you move ain't fair, you know
The singer is admiring the other person's grace and charisma, but also noting that it can be overwhelming and 'not fair' to others
I don't wanna miss a single thing you do
The singer is saying that they don't want to be apart from the other person, and want to witness every aspect of their life
Tonight
Emphasizes that the singer is in the moment, and wants to make the most of their time with the other person
Just in time
The singer is relieved that they found the other person when they did, and believes that things happened exactly as they were meant to
I'm so glad you have a one-track mind like me
The singer feels that they share a deep and focused connection with the other person
You gave my life direction
The other person has given the singer meaning and purpose they did not have before
A game show love connection we can't deny
The relationship between the two is so perfect and meant-to-be that it seems like a staged event, but is still genuine
I'm so obsessed
The singer is confessing an intense passion for the other person
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
The singer's heart is beating so strongly and uncontrollably that it feels as though it will burst out of their chest
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
The singer has complete faith and belief in the other person, and is making a cheeky reference to an iconic pop song
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
The singer wants to continue to surprise and amaze the other person for all time
The way you can cut a rug
The singer admires the other person's dancing skills and the way they move
Watching you's the only drug I need
The singer is addicted to being around the other person, and their company is better than any substance
So gangster, I'm so thug
The singer is playfully describing themselves as cool and tough, but also highlighting that they are compatible with the other person and their style
You're the only one I'm dreaming of, you see
The singer has eyes only for the other person, and is completely devoted to them
I can be myself now finally
The singer feels comfortable and authentic around the other person, and can let down their guard
In fact there's nothing I can't be
The other person has lifted the singer up and made them feel capable of anything
I want the world to see you be with me
The singer is proud of their connection with the other person, and wants everyone to know about it
Tonight
Reiterated emphasis on the present moment and making the most of their time together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amund Bjorklund, Espen Lind, Pat Monahan
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