When it was time for the first release Eskobar was still a band without a name. The names that came up were either bad or taken. After a while they gave up. The problem was later solved when a friend of the band met an American manager and asked for help. He suggested Escobar. The band was informed and they approved. After changing the C into a K instead everyone was satisfied. Eskobar was born.
On a Train
Eskobar Lyrics
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watching this fire
just like a plane
it could take us higher
wish you were here
with me and this fire
we'd keep you warm
I'm on a train it's insane
I'm on a train
on a train watching these skies
that's where the plane took us high
I'm saying
be a man take a stand
show me what you got in your hand
if you wanna be the one
show that girl what you're made of
take it from the start til end
but you just don't know where to stand
if you want to come aboard
I'll be on a train it's insane
and the wind sand grains
and all entertainment fails
I'm on a train
The lyrics of Eskobar's song On a Train describe the singer's experience of being on a train and watching a fire. He compares the experience to being on a plane that can take them higher. The singer expresses his wish that the person he misses were there with him to keep her warm and not feel tired. The next stanza describes the feeling of watching the skies from the train, reminiscent of the plane's high, and ultimately, the singer's message to take a stand and show what one is made of. He tells the listener to show that special someone what they're made of and take it from start to end. However, the listener doesn't know where to stand or how to come aboard, but the singer decisively declares that he is on a train, and that's where he'll be.
Overall, the song On a Train talks about taking chances, living life to the fullest, and enjoying whatever comes your way as you journey through life. It celebrates the freedom that comes with being on a train, where there are endless possibilities, and everything is up for discovery. The song's lyrics encourage the listener to be bold, take risks, and show what they're made of to win their heart's desire. The song's upbeat rhythm and cheerful melody reinforce this message of taking chances and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on a train
I am currently riding on a train
watching this fire
Observing a fire burning nearby
just like a plane
Similar to being on a plane, this experience could take us higher
it could take us higher
This experience has the potential to uplift us, similar to a plane ride
wish you were here
Expressing desire for someone to be present with me
with me and this fire
Together, we could enjoy the warmth of this fire
we'd keep you warm
I would make sure you wouldn't get cold
you'd never feel tired
You wouldn't feel exhausted or fatigued
I'm on a train it's insane
I am on a train, and this experience is crazy and unbelievable
on a train watching these skies
Gazing out the train window, looking at the sky above
that's where the plane took us high
Comparing this experience to being on a plane, remembering the sensation of ascending into the sky
I'm saying
I am expressing something to you
be a man take a stand
Be assertive, stand up for yourself
show me what you got in your hand
Demonstrate your abilities or talents
if you wanna be the one
If you want to succeed or impress
show that girl what you're made of
Prove to a romantic interest what you are capable of
take it from the start til end
Pursue a desired outcome from beginning to end
but you just don't know where to stand
But you do not know where to position yourself or what to do
if you want to come aboard
If you want to be a part of what I am experiencing
I'll be on a train it's insane
I will still be on this train, and it is still an incredible experience
and the wind sand grains
Feeling the wind blow past while observing sand outside
and all entertainment fails
Even with various forms of entertainment available, none of them compare to this experience
I'm on a train
Reiterating that I am still on a train
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GDubz55
This has been a slapper for more than a decade! Long live the GOAT trigger happy tv! -G from Chicago IL
Midi Music Forever
Just remembered this one and wanted to hear it. It's just as good as I remember it!
Eskobar
Thanks!
William Johnson
Always remember this from trigger happy TV still love the show.
Rutherford B. Crazy
When I took a train from Indiana to NJ this song was the first track I played. Loved Trigger happy TV as a kid.
MenosProblemos
I finally found this song. I've been searching on and off for about 20 years. I just made a playlist mimicing the album Silikon (1 January. 2000) and there it was = .
Wonderful song <3 Think I in my early teens when I first heard this.
dmdm51100
Just got this on vinyl !
Gotham Networks
I think this is my 30th or so listen it actually grows on me.
Zachary Kevin Hubbard
We need to get Eskobar into a recording studio..., like right NOW! When Jesus first heard this song he said, "Oh my Dad"!
dave beer
Soooo good after all this time . .