After releasing their debut EP, ChooseYourWordsPoorly, on their own in early 2006 and establishing themselves as a popular draw on the local concert scene thanks in large part to Volkman's uninhibited and minimally clothed on-stage performance style, Nico Vega signed with MySpace Records, the new recording arm of the popular social networking site, for their second EP, 2007's No Child Left Behind. Their first full-length self titled debut album was released in February of 2009. It featured three songs produced by Linda Perry -- So So Fresh, Wooden Dolls and Gravity - while the rest were produced by Tim Edgar. The album was mixed by Tchad Blake. The band's popularity soared when they performed three songs on Last Call with Carson Daly in 2009.
Nico Vega toured actively in 2009 supporting their first album with acts such as former Bush singer Gavin Rossdale, Semi Precious Weapons, Neon Trees, Manic Street Preachers, and Shiny Toy Guns. In 2010 they toured with The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Metric, Sweethead, Saint Motel, and Imagine Dragons. In 2011 they toured with She Wants Revenge and Blondie. In 2012 they toured with Neon Trees.
The song "Beast" off Nico Vega's first self titled album was featured in a trailer for the video game Bioshock Infinite in October of 2012 creating a renewed interest in the track.
The band's sophomore album, titled We Are The Art, will be out in April of 2013 on Five Seven Music. We Are The Art was recorded in studios around Los Angeles as well as at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas. It showcases the band's trademark blues-laden guitar rock, with soaring synths thrown in for good measure.
At the end of October 2012, Nico Vega debuted a video of the title track, We Are the Art, on Vice.com. It was written and directed by Daniel Epand, the band's drummer.
Family Train
Nico Vega Lyrics
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Get on the Train
We are your Family, Family...
Were waiting at the back of the station.
Bringin' love to the old depot.
Take a ride on the family train
And wave to the man on old dirt road.
Stranger, Oh stranger
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Were stompin' our feet on the asphalt
Ain't no place for a one man show.
Make room for the family train.
Cuz were coming through takin' men on board.
Stranger, Oh stranger
If you fall when we march forth,
I will carry you all upon my back.
Fall when we march forth,
I will carry you all upon my back.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Get on the train.
Get on the train.
We are your family family.
Family!
Family!
Family!
The lyrics to Nico Vega's song Family Train convey a message of unity and inclusivity, urging listeners to join the family train and become part of a community. The repetition of the phrase "Get on the train" reinforces this sense of urgency, with the lyrics emphasizing that everyone is welcome and should join in. The song opens with the family waiting at the back of the station, "bringin' love to the old depot," setting a tone of warmth and acceptance. The lyrics draw attention to the man on old dirt road, who is there to wave a greeting to those on the train, further emphasizing the idea of community spirit.
The second verse describes the family train coming through and taking men on board, with the lyrics stating that there is no place for a one-man show. This suggests that cooperation and collaboration are necessary to achieve success and happiness. The chorus repeats the message that listeners should join the train and become part of the family, with the passionate repetition of the words "We are your family family" driving the message home. The verse which begins "If you fall when we march forth" expresses the idea that the family will support and uplift each other, with the lyrics indicating that they will carry those who falter in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Get on the Train
Board the family train and become a part of our family
Get on the Train
Board the family train and become a part of our family
We are your Family, Family...
We are a community that welcomes you to be a part of our family.
Were waiting at the back of the station.
We are ready to accept you at the end of your journey.
Bringin' love to the old depot.
Our family train is carrying love and affection for all who board.
Take a ride on the family train
Hop aboard our family train and experience a sense of belonging.
And wave to the man on old dirt road
Acknowledge and appreciate old traditions as we proceed with our journey.
Stranger, Oh stranger
Addressing those who are yet to join our family
Get on the train.
Come be a part of our family community.
Get on the train.
Come be a part of our family community.
Were stompin' our feet on the asphalt
We are making our presence known, and taking over the pavement.
Ain't no place for a one man show.
Individualism is unwelcome; we aspire for community.
Make room for the family train.
Accommodate us and let us welcome more members into our loving family.
Cuz were coming through takin' men on board.
We are in the process of expanding our family and welcoming new members.
If you fall when we march forth,
We will support you and help you rise along with us.
I will carry you all upon my back.
I will support you on this journey and help you become part of our family.
Family!
We are a family that sticks together and unites as one.
Family!
We are a family that sticks together and unites as one.
Family!
We are a family that sticks together and unites as one.
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.