What started as two guys with strong voices and one guitar became San Francisco's Train by 1994. It was in late 1993 that Patrick Monahan left Erie, PA, and met up with the Los Angeles band, The Apostles. Lead singer/guitarist Rob Hotchkiss and fellow guitarist Jim Stafford had basically disbanded by this time, but the chance meeting with Patrick Monahan proved fortuitous, as Hotchkiss extended an invitation to the crooning Monahan to become a two-man band. After making exhaustive appearances in low-key coffeehouses, they decided to form a full band and enlisted former Apostles members Stafford and bassist Charlie Colin. Colin brought along his good friend, drummer Scott Underwood, and Train were on their way.
Train settled in San Francisco to develop their sound in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. In an unlikely scenario, executives from Columbia Records expressed an interest and, in a somewhat cooperative strategy, farmed the fledgling band out to the minors -- in this instance, Aware Records -- where they could grow naturally and unhurriedly. In 1997, they went on tour, opening for the likes of Blues Traveler, Barenaked Ladies, and Counting Crows. Train knew they had arrived when they sold out a performance at San Francisco's prestigious Fillmore venue. Their completed debut album was released the following year. Drops of Jupiter followed three years later, becoming a 2x Platinum hit on the back of its single of the same name. My Private Nation followed in 2003. Though the response was initially weak, the single "Get to Me" eventually caught fire, and Train had their latest Billboard chart hit. A holdover live album appeared in 2004 while the band returned to the studio to record My Private Nation's follow-up. The single "Cab" announced the band's return in late 2005, with the full-length For Me It's You following early the next year.
From November 2006, the band took a break from recording and touring to be with friends and family. Lead singer Pat Monahan released a solo album, Last of Seven, on September 18, 2007. The first single, "Her Eyes," was released in July.
On October 27, 2009, Train not only released proof that they were once again a band but also put their fifth studio album on the market, Save Me San Francisco. Dedicated to getting back to where they came from, the album revisited the roots rock sound that has made the band such a tour de force. The album is a tribute to the city that made them who they are today and pays homage to the city by the bay whom they owe so much.
The first single from Train's sixth studio album, "Drive By," was made available on iTunes on January 10, 2012, a week after Train played the halftime show at the 2012 Discover Orange Bowl in Miami. This upbeat pop/rock tune was the first song to be released from Train's sixth studio album. It was already familiar to some of their fans as the band had been performing the tune during their 2011 Summer Tour. Train's singles tend to gradually build momentum, but this song debuted at #60 on the Hot 100 in its first week as Triple A, hot AC, and pop radio all embraced the song with enthusiasm.
This album was followed by Bulletproof Picasso, Christmas in Tahoe, Train Does Led Zeppelin II, and A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat. Their album AM Gold was released on May 20, 2022.
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All American Girl
Train Lyrics
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No such thing as satisfaction
You're makin' things happen while I'm relaxin'
Like a Sunday afternoon
My dad used to tell me I was lazy
I got dance moves like Patrick Swayze
I'm the left over turkey for the world's mayonnaise
The star next to the moon
Now I know I'm just here to amuse you
And I don't mean to abuse you
But if I could just use you one time
Tell me what it's like
To be the queen of it all
The Neiman Marcus of the Mall
And tell me what it's like to be the one and only
All American Girl
Now I never had a supernatural feelin'
Not to mention a sexual healin'
But every now and then I get to the kneelin'
To thank him for it all
But you probably got some inside connection
So many numbers that you gotta rolodex them
So much muscle that you never gotta flex them
To catch you when you fall
And I know I'm just here to amuse you
And I don't mean to confuse you
But if I could just use you one more time
Tell me what it's like to be the house on the hill
The number one diet pill
And tell me what it's like to be the one and only
All American Girl
Now I bet you won't say you get crazy
Or that you don't shave your legs
When you're lazy
Or that you're just like everybody else in the world
You just got lucky, that's all
And I know you're not here to amuse me
But you sure know how to confuse me
So if I could just ask you once again
To tell me what it's like to be a star on the rise
A breakfast cereal prize
And tell me what it's like to be the one and only
All American Girl
The All American Girl
The all amazing crazy girl
The lyrics of Train's song All American Girl poeticize the singer’s admiration for someone they look up to, who seems to have everything together. The singer expresses that “to be that good, it must be taxin’” and there is “no such thing as satisfaction.” The all-American girl appears to have effortless success, making things happen while the singer is relaxing like a Sunday afternoon.
The singer describes himself as the "left-over turkey for the world’s mayonnaise" implying that he feels overshadowed and unexceptional compared to the girl he speaks of. He then asks the all-American girl to tell him what it's like to be the queen of it all, the Neiman Marcus of the mall, and the one and only all-American girl. The admiration in the lyrics is almost envious, as the singer wishes to be able to live up to the same standard.
The singer describes that he never had supernatural or sexual healing moments, but he gets on his knees and thanks God for everything he has. The all-American girl, on the other hand, has so many connections and so much muscle that she never has to flex it. The singer asks her to tell him what it's like to be the house on the hill, the number one diet pill, and the one and only all-American girl.
Overall, the lyrics of All American Girl express the singer's envious admiration for someone who seems to have it all. The song is about comparing oneself with someone who appears to have had it all figured out and live to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
To be that good, it must be taxin'
Being extremely good at something must be very challenging
No such thing as satisfaction
One can never be fully satisfied
You're makin' things happen while I'm relaxin'
You are achieving great things while I am not doing much
Like a Sunday afternoon
Easy and peaceful
My dad used to tell me I was lazy
My father used to say I was not very active
I got dance moves like Patrick Swayze
I am a good dancer like Patrick Swayze
I'm the left over turkey for the world's mayonnaise
I am not very interesting or special
The star next to the moon
Unimportant in comparison to someone else
Now I know I'm just here to amuse you
I realize I am only entertaining you
And I don't mean to abuse you
I do not intend to harm you
But if I could just use you one time
If I could just benefit from you once
Tell me what it's like
To be the queen of it all
The Neiman Marcus of the Mall
And tell me what it's like to be the one and only
All American Girl
What is it like to be the best at everything, and the epitome of what is considered the ideal American girl
Now I never had a supernatural feelin'
I have never felt anything supernatural
Not to mention a sexual healin'
Nor have I experienced sexual healing
But every now and then I get to the kneelin'
But I like to kneel once in a while to pray
To thank him for it all
To express gratitude for all that I have
But you probably got some inside connection
You likely have connections that I do not
So many numbers that you gotta rolodex them
So many contacts that you have to store them in a rolodex
So much muscle that you never gotta flex them
So strong that you do not have to show it off
To catch you when you fall
To support you when you need it
And I know I'm just here to amuse you
And I am aware that my purpose is to entertain you
And I don't mean to confuse you
I do not intend to make you uncertain
But if I could just use you one more time
If I could use you once again
Tell me what it's like to be the house on the hill
The number one diet pill
And tell me what it's like to be the one and only
All American Girl
What is it like to be the most successful, most desired person, and the ultimate American girl
Now I bet you won't say you get crazy
I doubt you will admit to being crazy
Or that you don't shave your legs
When you're lazy
Or that you skip shaving your legs when you are feeling lazy
Or that you're just like everybody else in the world
Or that you are just a regular person like everyone else
You just got lucky, that's all
You were fortunate in life, that is all
And I know you're not here to amuse me
And I understand that you are not here to entertain me
But you sure know how to confuse me
But you certainly know how to perplex me
So if I could just ask you once again
So if I could inquire once more
To tell me what it's like to be a star on the rise
A breakfast cereal prize
And tell me what it's like to be the one and only
All American Girl
The All American Girl
The all amazing crazy girl
What is it like to be a celebrity, a highly valued commodity, and the ultimate American girl, who is beautiful and unique
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KELLEY LOVELACE, ASHLEY GORLEY, CARRIE UNDERWOOD
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