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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Dream On
Train Lyrics
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All these lines in my face gettin' clearer
The past is gone;
It went by like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way?
Everybody's got their dues in life to pay
I know nobody knows
I know it's everybody's sin;
You got to lose to know how to win.
Half my life's in books' written pages,
Live and learn from fools and from sages
You know it's true,
All the feelings
Come back to you.
Sing with me,
Sing for the year,
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear.
Sing it with me
If it's just for today,
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away.
(aaaaaaaaa...)
Sing with me,
Sing for the year,
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear.
Sing it with me
If it's just for today,
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away.
(come on )
Dream on, dream on, dream on,
Dream yourself a dream come true.
Dream on, dream on, dream on,
Dream until your dream comes true.
Dream on, Dream on, Dream on,
Dream, Dream ,Dream come true
Dream on, Dream on, Dream on, Dream on
Dream on, Dream on, Dream on (aaa...)
The lyrics of Train's song Dream On are filled with themes of personal reflection, overcoming adversity, and holding onto hope. The opening lines "Every time that I look in the mirror, all these lines in my face getting clearer" suggest that the singer is aging and becoming more aware of their mortality. They acknowledge that they cannot change the past but must continue to move forward. The lines "I know it's everybody's sin; you got to lose to know how to win" emphasizes the importance of making mistakes and learning from them.
The second verse, "Half my life's in books written pages, live and learn from fools and from sages", urges the listener to seek knowledge from both the foolish and wise. It is important to learn from others to set you on a path to success. The lyrics seem to suggest that all of our experiences- the good, bad, and ugly- contribute to who we are today and that we should embrace them.
The chorus of the song serves as a call to action to the listener. Singing for the year, for the laughter and the tears, reminds us to live in the present and cherish our experiences, both good and bad. The final lines "Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away" is a reminder that time is of the essence and that we must make the most out of our lives.
The song as a whole can be interpreted as an anthem of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Life is not always kind, but it is important to continue to dream and pursue what makes us happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that I look in the mirror
Every time I see my reflection, I become more self-aware.
All these lines in my face gettin' clearer
I notice more evidence of the past on my face as I get older.
The past is gone;It went by like dusk to dawn
The past cannot be changed and it goes by very quickly like the transition from dusk to dawn.
Isn't that the way?Everybody's got their dues in life to pay
Everyone has to go through some struggle in life, that's just the way it is.
I know nobody knowsWhere it comes and where it goes
I don't know where life takes us and where it ends up.
I know it's everybody's sin;You got to lose to know how to win.
It's a part of human nature to make mistakes and learn from them and only then you can achieve success.
Half my life's in books' written pages,Live and learn from fools and from sages
I learn from both wise and foolish people, I gain knowledge from the books that I read.
You know it's true,All the feelingsCome back to you.
It's true that all the emotions inevitably comes back to the person who felt them first.
Sing with me,Sing for the year,Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear.
Sing along with me, sing for the whole year, sing for both happy and sad moments.
Sing it with meIf it's just for today,Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away.
Sing it with me, maybe today is the last chance to do something and live to the fullest before you die.
(aaaaaaaaa...)
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Dream on, dream on, dream on,Dream yourself a dream come true.
Persist in your aspirations, don't lose hope, and your dream may come to fruition.
Dream on, dream on, dream on,Dream until your dream comes true.
Never stop dreaming and thrive toward making it a reality.
Dream on, Dream on, Dream on, Dream, Dream ,Dream come true
Continuously dream and your dream will one day become your reality.
Dream on, Dream on, Dream on, Dream onDream on, Dream on, Dream on (aaa...)
Persist in your aspirations, hope they become realized, never give up.
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jenny Hurt
I remember seeing this event as well. Aerosmith gave them a standing ovation. I believe Steven later said he had never heard anyone do it as well as Train did. It was a phenomenal performance to me.
Michelle Rutherford
I can't get enough of this! I watched this when it aired originally. I waited to see if Pat Monahan could hit that note ! He hit it...and then some! Love this!!
Michelle Rutherford
Also one other band who does this and the singer knocks it out if the park!! Is Black Top Mojo! Y'all check it out ...you can thank Me later! Peace!!
hickspanic79
Amazing performance. I can watch it over and over and still get chills when he hits that note.
tiffincat
I'm one of the Indian musicians in the very very back playing a tanpura (drone). It was really fun to be up there with Train during such a big crazy MTV production!
Dariel C
You guys did an incredible job. I got me on my feet jumping up and down. You where a part of history being made. I'm sure it was a highlight in your musical career. You should be very proud of this accomplishment.
cherylb2008
That is insane you got to perform at this. Pat Monaghan has a great voice and it’s such a talented band.
Elías Alfaro y Sofia Alfaro
Esta versión se describe fácilmente como ESPECTACULAR!!!!!
Marcelo Eduardo Aguero
Ya existía Train en 2002??? Muy buena interpretación de la canción de los genios de Aerosmith!!
Keegan vs. Fish
That's probably the best performance I have seen of "Dream On" besides Aerosmith's which is (and will always be) the best.