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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Getaway
Train Lyrics
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What would I give to getaway
That pain, that stain,
Seems like forever
What would you give to getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
Just come back to me and I am not alone
You had your man your fan but not forever
You should have let him
You should have let him getaway
But your pride made you ride on this slide by his side till hislies
Seemed like forever
What would you give to getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
Just come back to me so I am not alone
To getaway
To getaway
To getaway
To getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
And I know this is how I could be over you
You know that I am not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
If you come back to me so I am not alone
To getaway?
Train's song "Getaway" is a reflective tale about the desire to escape from the pain and hurt that accompany a failed relationship. The lyrics are written from the perspective of the singer who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The opening lines of the song, "If I could ride this slide into forever, what would I give to getaway?" are metaphorical in nature, as the singer imagines sliding away from the pain of the past and into a new, brighter future. The pain, the stain, as described in the lyrics, are constant reminders of the past and seem like they will last forever. The singer wonders what they would be willing to give up to finally escape the pain and the memories of the past.
The second verse of the song is directed towards the partner who has moved on with somebody else. The singer is in disbelief that the partner has chosen to ride through life with another and is left wondering whether the pain of being left behind will ever fade away. The lyrics "You had your man, your fan, but not forever. You should have let him get away, but your pride made you ride on this slide by his side till his lies seemed like forever" suggest that the singer's ex-partner may have made a mistake by holding onto their pride instead of letting go and moving forward. The singer's plea for their ex to come back to them so that they are not alone serves as a reminder of the depth of their love and the pain of their separation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Getaway" convey the universal pain of a failed relationship and the longing to move on from the hurt that follows. The song speaks to the human desire to escape the past and start anew, all while acknowledging the difficulty of doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could ride this slide into forever
If I could experience this exhilarating feeling forever and never come down from it
What would I give to getaway
What would I sacrifice or offer in exchange for escaping my current situation
That pain, that stain, Seems like forever
The hurt and memories of my past seem to never fade and continue to haunt me
What would you give to getaway
What would the other person offer to escape with me from our shared pain and memories
I know this is how I could be over you
I understand that this is the path to moving on from my feelings for you
You know this is not another waste of time
You understand that this effort is not a pointless endeavor
All this holding on can't be wrong
My unwillingness to let go and move on must have some validity and cannot be entirely misguided
Just come back to me and I am not alone
I feel a sense of completeness and belonging when you are with me
You had your man your fan but not forever
You had a partner and admirer, but it was not meant to be a lifelong commitment
You should have let him
You should have let your former partner go and moved on
But your pride made you ride on this slide by his side till his lies
Your ego and unwillingness to admit fault kept you in a toxic relationship with someone who was not truthful
Seemed like forever
The difficult situation felt like it lasted an inordinate amount of time
To getaway
To escape from our shared pain and find a better future
To getaway
To break free from our emotional baggage and move towards a brighter tomorrow
To getaway
To leave behind our past and embrace new beginnings
To getaway
To make a fresh start, free from burden and heartache
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES COLIN, CHARLIE COLIN, ROBERT HOTCHKISS, ROBERT S HOTCHKISS, PAT MONAHAN, JAMES STAFFORD, JAMES W STAFFORD, SCOTT UNDERWOOD, SCOTT MICHAEL UNDERWOOD
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russell rentfro
If I could ride this slide into forever
What would I give to getaway
That pain, that stain,
Seems like forever
What would you give to getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
Just come back to me and I am not alone
You had your man your fan but not forever
You should have let him
You should have let him getaway
But your pride made you ride on this slide by his side till hislies
Seemed like forever
What would you give to getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
Just come back to me so I am not alone
To getaway
To getaway
To getaway
To getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
And I know this is how I could be over you
You know that I am not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
If you come back to me so I am not alone
To getaway?
Morrismusicpete
My favourite from this perfect album 😊🎶🎵❤️
Angelo Edwiges
Yeahh
John
Amazing album for sure. Been listening for 20 years now. Scott Underwood is criminally underrated as a drummer.
Jill Campbell
🎶 “Drops of Jupiter” continues to be the classic on the album but LOVE this one too! 💗
Jane Porter
Same here. I remember when this album came out and hearing that song on the radio all the time. Loved it then and still love it today. It’s great listening to the album now after it celebrated it’s 20th anniversary a month ago. Brings back memories ❤️❤️❤️
russell rentfro
If I could ride this slide into forever
What would I give to getaway
That pain, that stain,
Seems like forever
What would you give to getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
Just come back to me and I am not alone
You had your man your fan but not forever
You should have let him
You should have let him getaway
But your pride made you ride on this slide by his side till hislies
Seemed like forever
What would you give to getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
Just come back to me so I am not alone
To getaway
To getaway
To getaway
To getaway
I know this is how I could be over you
You know this is not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
And I know this is how I could be over you
You know that I am not another waste of time
All this holding on can't be wrong
If you come back to me so I am not alone
To getaway?
John Smith
That groove is just insane.
Bob Lewis
My favorite song by them! Helped me get through an ugly divorce. Good music always makes things better! Rock On!
Malina
I love this song as much I did 20 yrs ago..just sayin
k.nl
Perfect song. So beautiful