The band was formed in 2009 by Jon Harvey (Bass & Lead vocals), Jeremy Widerman (Guitar & Vocals), Brandon Bliss (Organ & Vocals) and Steve Kiely (Drums & Vocals) as somewhat of a side-project for their other more serious bands (The Reason, Saint Alvia). Quickly the original plan of getting wasted and playing sloppy rock got twisted into something new entirely. Everyone's influences gelled in a cohesive and exciting new take on all of the classic rock that had come before them. Quickly show offers piled up as well as festival slots and the band realized that they had something that was undeniably fun and exciting on their hands.
One of the most notable experiences came when the premiere of FUBAR 2 was rolling into TIFF on a flatbed truck driving through Toronto, Canada. The band was asked to come aboard to add their music to a mix of Terry, Deaner and dancing bikini babes. Needless to say a match made in rock n' roll heaven was quickly formed. Other memorable 2010 shows included two different appearances at the Sound Academy. One supporting Steel Panther and a second show for EDGE 102's Xmas bash with Die Mannequin.
Two EP's have been released since the band's inception. The first self-titled EP was recorded by Gus Van Go & Werner F (The Stills, Preistess, Hollerado) and was received with open arms and ears by eager fans in August of 2010. Eager to follow up the recording the band hit the studio and tracked The Brown EP with Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Cancer Bats, Three Days Grace). The four songs it contains not only shows a firm grasp of the classic roots that enabled this group but also their ability to add in flavours of grunge and punk era greats they loved so dearly.
The band has quickly become known for their live show and the growing confidence on stage is now more apparent than ever. The constant show regiment and recording process is sharpening the band's delivery and there's no doubt that anyone still interested in original and authentic rock music will be compelled to pay attention.
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Old Train
Monster Truck Lyrics
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my heart is beating i beating like an engine,
the summer air fills my lungs.
I'm moving on baby I may never come back,
the bells are ringing, the whistle sounds,
metal on metal singing out through the sky.
A rusty tin can, my mobile home,
As long as it keeps on moving.
Old train keeps on moving.
The sun is rising, birds are singing,
I'm moving cross country feeling mellow,
I can't remember, remember when,
I called a place home more than a week at a time,
this empty heart, keeps on beating,
a place set aside for you honey,
from Chicago to New Orleans,
I swear I ain't gonna settle down.
The lyrics to Monster Truck's song "Old Train" tell a story of a person who is constantly on the move, riding on a train that never stops. The singer's heart beats like an engine, mirroring the rhythm of the train as it travels down the tracks. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the journey, with bells ringing and whistles sounding as the metal train sings through the sky. The mobile home on the train serves as a symbol of the singer's transient lifestyle, moving across the country and never staying in one place for more than a week. Despite this, the person's heart remains full and open to the possibility of love, with a special place set aside for "you honey," whoever that may be.
The song's lyrics evoke a sense of freedom, as the singer embraces a life of constant travel and adventure. However, there is also a sense of restlessness and detachment, as the person struggles to form meaningful connections and build a home for themselves. The juxtaposition of the natural world ("the summer air fills my lungs," "birds are singing") and industrial machinery ("metal on metal singing out through the sky") adds another layer of complexity to the lyrics, highlighting the tension between the desire for freedom and the need for stability and belonging.
Overall, Monster Truck's "Old Train" is a stirring tribute to the allure of the open road and the search for meaning and purpose in an ever-changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear my train down the tracks
I can hear the sound of the train approaching
my heart is beating i beating like an engine,
My heart is racing and pumping at a fast pace, just like the engine of the train
the summer air fills my lungs.
The warm summer breeze is filling my lungs as I take a deep breath
I'm moving on baby I may never come back,
I'm leaving now and I might not return
the bells are ringing, the whistle sounds,
The bells are ringing and the train whistle is blowing to signal my departure
metal on metal singing out through the sky.
The sound of the train's wheels on the tracks creates a musical symphony in the air
A rusty tin can, my mobile home,
The train is like a tin can for me, a mobile shelter that takes me to different places
As long as it keeps on moving.
As long as the train keeps moving, I will keep traveling and exploring new places
Old train keeps on moving.
The train keeps moving and doesn't stop
The sun is rising, birds are singing,
It is a new day and the birds are greeting it with their melodies
I'm moving cross country feeling mellow,
I'm traveling across the country and feeling relaxed and at ease
I can't remember, remember when,
I cannot recall the last time I had a stable home for more than a week
I called a place home more than a week at a time,
I haven't settled down in one place for longer than a week
this empty heart, keeps on beating,
Even though my heart feels empty, it keeps on beating and driving me forward
a place set aside for you honey,
I have set aside a place for my loved one in my heart and I will come back for them one day
from Chicago to New Orleans,
I'm traveling from Chicago to New Orleans
I swear I ain't gonna settle down.
I promise that I will not stay in one place for too long and will always keep moving
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DAVID GUERRA
I hear my train down the tracks
My heart is beating like an engine
The summer air fills my lungs
I'm moving on baby I may never come back
The bells are ringing, the whistle sounds
Metal on metal singing out through the sky
A rusty tin can, my mobile home
As long as it keeps on rolling
Old train keeps on moving
The sun is rising, birds are singing
I'm moving cross country feeling mellow
I can't remember, remember when
I called a place home more than a week at a time
This empty heart, keeps on beating
A place set aside for you honey
From Chicago to New Orleans
I swear I ain't gonna settle down
Old train keeps on moving...
Zlatka Koleva
"Old Train"
I hear my train down the tracks
my heart is beating i beating like an engine,
the summer air fills my lungs.
I'm moving on baby I may never come back,
the bells are ringing, the whistle sounds,
metal on metal singing out through the sky.
A rusty tin can, my mobile home,
As long as it keeps on moving.
Old train keeps on moving.
The sun is rising, birds are singing,
I'm moving cross country feeling mellow,
I can't remember, remember when,
I called a place home more than a week at a time,
this empty heart, keeps on beating,
a place set aside for you honey,
from Chicago to New Orleans,
I swear I ain't gonna settle down.
Horatio Huffnagel
Everyone needs to see them play. Support a kickass band.
Will Grant
Saw them in 2015 at a two day festival. I was excited to see them on the bill with Shinedown, Zombie, Korn, and Disturbed
Yukon Jack
Hell Yeah!!!🎯
Ricky Kirby
I agree
Mare Hounslow
I got to 5 years ago! So worth it!!!!
Patrick Crowe
Grand Funk Railroad, Deep Purple, and a little southern rock thrown in on today's tempo. But what's not to like? These guys are awesome! Great music!
Taylor stickelmier
Saw these guys live at stampede! The talent from this band is insane they are even better live!!
Scott Croft
just found these guys. WOW!!!!! Old school rock is coming back . Keep rockin it !
Graham McLaren
Love the old school sound of this band... Sort of reminds me of 70s Rock - Led Zeppelin to some degree. Glad to see this kind of stuff still rocks out!
Graham McLaren
@XeverettX Lol. Thanks for the reply, and I agree with you 100%. I too am a musician, so I can relate.