1) SOAK is a N… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) SOAK is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson from Derry.
2) Soak was a 1990s American industrial rock band from Texas.
3) SOAK was a Spanish punk band.
4) Soak was an instrumental Christian Worship Band.
1) SOAK is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson (born in Derry on 2 May 1996). They broke onto Derry’s music scene at 14, recording demos and gigging. In 2012 they self-released Numb, Snow and Trains followed by Fingers Crossed, Sea Creatures and Doorstep.
Blud was released in February 2014 by Goodbye Records run by CHVRCHES. Signed by Rough Trade Records, B a nobody and Shuvels surfaced in November. SOAK was included on the BBC Sound of 2015 shortlist.
Grim Town is the second studio album by SOAK, released on 26 April 2019 under Rough Trade Records.
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2) Soak was a 1990s American industrial rock band from Texas formed in 1994 that released three independent albums (Additive Free Sunday, Second Spool, Omniphonic Globalnova) then in 1996 got a management contract from Rainmaker Artists. In 1996 signed with Interscope Records. Having a guaranteed two-album deal, they decided not to move on to record the second album. After parting ways with Sire, they recorded 2179 on Rainmake. The band dismantled in 1999.
3) SOAK was a Spanish punk band formed in Galicia in 1989.
4) Soak was an instrumental Christian Worship Band.
Trains
Soak Lyrics
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So you could be near your dear
Knife to the back, her hidden attack
Don't go
Don't go
I know there's monsters in your house
I'll be your ghostbuster
And together we'll get them out
Don't go
Don't go
So long to goodbye
So long to goodbye
So long to goodbye
So long to goodbye
The song Trains by Soak is a beautiful ballad about leaving someone you love to be with their partner. The lyrics are melancholic, especially when Soak sings about the first train out of here to be near the one she loves. The reference to a knife in the back and an attacker in the house brings in an element of danger, suggesting that the person she loves is in a potentially harmful or even abusive relationship. Soak seems to be aware of the challenges they will face and is ready to face them courageously by offering to be a 'ghostbuster' to help get rid of the monsters in the house. The song is emotional but also uplifting as the singer reassures the person she loves that she will always be there for them.
The song is metaphorical and is not just about leaving but about not giving up. The title of the song 'Trains' is fitting as it represents the journey of life and love, two things that have ever-changing paths. Soak conveys that even though they are apart, there is hope for their love and that goodbye is not forever. The repetition of "don't go" is a plea to her lover not to leave, but it is also a message of hope because the singer recognizes that love is not one-dimensional, it is dynamic, and it is never too late to try again.
Line by Line Meaning
First train out of here
I want to leave this place and take the first train away from here.
So you could be near your dear
I want to leave so that you can be with the person you love and care about.
Knife to the back, her hidden attack
Your loved one is hurting you in a subtle and unexpected way, like a knife in the back.
Don't go
Please don't leave me alone in this difficult situation.
Don't go
I need your support and love now more than ever.
I know there's monsters in your house
I understand that you are going through a difficult time and dealing with inner demons and troubles.
I'll be your ghostbuster
I will help you fight off these monsters and be there for you whenever you need me.
And together we'll get them out
We will work together to overcome these difficulties and struggles.
I'm sorry she would not stay
I am sorry that the person you loved and relied on could not stay and support you.
Don't go
Please don't give up on me or yourself in this tough situation.
Don't go
Stay with me and we will face any challenges that come our way together.
So long to goodbye
I want to say goodbye to the bad memories and struggles that we have faced.
So long to goodbye
Let's leave the past behind and move forward in our journey together.
So long to goodbye
We will overcome any difficulties together and say goodbye to anything that holds us back.
So long to goodbye
We will continue on this journey together and leave our past struggles behind us.
Contributed by Abigail S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Buck Dancer
Wow! So glad I spotted this on bbc1 tonight! New favourite tune! Well done, Bridie, you'll go far.
Galaen
This song is raw emotions. My eyes can never stay dry as I hear it... Beautiful
violastar1
this is my favourite Soak song - well yet anyway - hoping for a lot more in the future. :)
BhoyMolloy
A fantastic talent!!!
xd
amazing artist!
Emer Rooney
WOW go on soak proud to be from derry :)
Scotty aka dolphin bomber
another belter ..beautiful
renegaderazzler
Bridie you are amazing
bob crossle
the birth of a new star
jasonshorte
In Canada its great To hear some home away from the place I miss so much