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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Eggplant
Train Lyrics
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If I could dance, or stay in this place
I would be King and you would be mine
I would be day and you would be time
Eggplant and Caviar for you
For you for you for you
Eggplant and Caviar for you
Hold up my wings cause you are the sky
Cause I am in bloom and you are perfume
And you are perfume and you are
Eggplant and Caviar for you
For you for you for you
Eggplant and Caviar for you
For you for you for you - ah
Apple Pie or Apple seed,
All the mouths that I must feed
Cold sheets or Tumble weed
All the ones that I must need
I would be King and you would be mine
I would be nine and you would be Mother Time
Eggplant and Caviar for you, for you, for you
Apple Pie or Apple seed,
All the mouths that I must feed
Cold sheets or Tumble weed
All the ones that I must need
All the ones that I must need
The song "Eggplant" by Train speaks of someone who wishes to be with their loved one, but feels restrained by their own limitations. The first verse talks about Scarlet, who seems to be the person the singer is addressing. Scarlet, however, covers their face, which could imply a sense of shame or embarrassment. The singer wishes they could dance or stay in one place with their loved one, but they cannot. They then express a desire for a relationship where they would be the king and Scarlet would belong to them, and they would be together forever, with no limitations. The chorus speaks of the singer's desire to give Scarlet the best things in life, represented by eggplant and caviar, which are high-end delicacies.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the struggles they face in life. They mention having to feed multiple mouths, having to sleep in cold sheets or tumbleweed, and having to rely on apple seeds or pie. Despite this, they still hold onto the dream of being with Scarlet, longing to be her king and for her to be their mother time. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the desire to give the best to Scarlet and the enduring love the singer feels for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Scarlet your eyes, cover your face
Cover up your sadness and hide your pain
If I could dance, or stay in this place
If only I could escape or find a way to stay
I would be King and you would be mine
I wish I could offer you everything and be your everything
I would be day and you would be time
I would be the light and warmth, while you are the keeper of moments
Eggplant and Caviar for you
I would give you the finest things, everything you desire and more
Hold up my wings cause you are the sky
You are my everything and without you I cannot fly
Paint me by numbers and don't ask me why
Define me how you like, even if it doesn't make sense
Cause I am in bloom and you are perfume
I am flourishing and you are the essence of beauty that surrounds me
Eggplant and Caviar for you
I would give you the finest things, everything you desire and more
Apple Pie or Apple seed,
Choices I must make in order to survive
All the mouths that I must feed
All the people I am responsible for and must provide for
Cold sheets or Tumble weed
The loneliness and desolation that plagues me
All the ones that I must need
All the people I cannot live without, including you
I would be King and you would be mine
I wish I could offer you everything and be your everything
I would be nine and you would be Mother Time
I would be young and carefree, while you are the wisdom of age and experience
Eggplant and Caviar for you, for you, for you
I would give you the finest things, everything you desire and more
Apple Pie or Apple seed,
Choices I must make in order to survive
All the mouths that I must feed
All the people I am responsible for and must provide for
Cold sheets or Tumble weed
The loneliness and desolation that plagues me
All the ones that I must need
All the people I cannot live without, including you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAT MONAHAN, ROBERT HOTCHKISS, ROBERT S HOTCHKISS
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