Scrabbel was formed in 1999 by two old high school friends Dan Lee and Beck… Read Full Bio ↴Scrabbel was formed in 1999 by two old high school friends Dan Lee and Becky Barron. On the strength of their debut show in 2000 at a sold out event for the San Francisco Intl' Asian American Film Festival, they were approached by a label to record a record. They released their first full length in 2001 on Kittridge Records. The music was full of imagination and incorporated unconvential instruments such as a Speak n Spell. The self titled CD was rated 4 out of 5 stars in the All Music Guide and the SF Weekly's review called it "a Sgt. Pepper's for the twee set".

In 2002, the duo split up, but Dan Lee continued to work under the name Scrabbel. Highly influenced by all things '65 to '75, Dan drew upon his love for bands like the Beatles, Love, the Who, the Zombies, Bowie, and T Rex to create the follow up.

He took time off in 2003 to become the keyboard player for the Aislers Set, and toured extensively around the US and Europe. In between tours, Dan worked hard writing new songs and building a new live band to perform as Scrabbel.

Current lineup is Dan Lee(gtr, vox, keys, bass, clarinet), Atsushi Murase(bass, gtr, keys), Hellen Jo(cello, keys, shakers), Stanley Lam(gtr, bg vox, bass, shakers), Aya Nakamura(vox, bells, melodica), Chris Cline(drums), and other guests from time to time.

Last Train
Scrabbel Lyrics

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Good times I didn't mind
All over the city
Wish that you were with me
Okay, you can't stay
I know what you're thinking
Last train is leaving
But I never see you at all
And in one call, the sky falls

Back in New York City
Wish that you were with me
Okay, is he okay?
Wonder what you're thinking
Now I feel like
I could never say enough

Good times I didn't mind
All over the city
Wish that you were with me
Okay, you can't stay
I know what you're thinking
Last train is leaving
But I never see you at all
Sometime, when you're all mine
Outside of the city everything is easy
When you stay, but I'm always
Idling the stress of something to confess
And all I can say to you

If we could go on and on

If we could go on and on
If we could go on and on

Overall Meaning

"Last Train" by Scrabbel is a song about longing and missed opportunities. The artist tells the story of being in the city with someone they care about and wishing that they could stay, but ultimately acknowledging that they have to leave on the last train. The artist reflects on the good times they had together and wonders what the other person is thinking. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and a desire to have more time with the person.

The first verse of the song sets the scene of the city and the artist's longing for the other person's presence. The second verse shifts to the artist's internal thoughts and feelings, wondering if the other person is okay and reflecting on their own inability to express their emotions. The chorus repeats the phrase "If we could go on and on," expressing a longing for more time together.

One interesting interpretation of the lyrics is that the "last train" can be seen as a metaphor for missed opportunities. The artist regrets not making the most of their time with the other person and wonders what could have been if they had stayed together longer. The song conveys a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, with the artist looking back on their time together with a mix of fondness and regret.

Line by Line Meaning

Good times I didn't mind
I enjoyed my past experiences and don't regret them

All over the city
Throughout many different areas

Wish that you were with me
I desire your companionship

Okay, you can't stay
I understand that you can't remain here

I know what you're thinking
I have an idea of what's going through your mind

Last train is leaving
The final transportation departs soon

But I never see you at all
You are not present or visible to me

And in one call, the sky falls
A significant event or moment of despair

Back in New York City
In the city of New York, once again

Wish that you were with me
I desire your companionship

Okay, is he okay?
I wonder if a particular individual is alright