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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Give It All
Train Lyrics
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And I truly understand in a world like this
Being a white man
I'm ashamed that I complained
I'm not sure that I'm no pain, but I know this
I'd give it all for one more night with you
I'd give it all for one more night with you
I see faces everyday, they're looking at me in ways as if the same
If you'd only knew, you wouldn't last a day in my shoes
And I suppose that's true
I have a lot, maybe too much, but
I'd give it all for one more night with you
I'd give it all for one more night with you
But go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on
Be free
I worked hard at what I do
It's the work that gets me through
But I'm starting to forget
But what I want is to remember, what I want is to remember
What I want, do you remember me?
I'd give it all all all all
I'd give it all all all all
I'd give it all for one more night with you
I'd give it all for one more night with you
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, be free
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, be free
Don't worry about me
Don't worry about me
Train's song Give It All is about perspective and longing for a lost love. The opening lyrics talk about the singer's problems and how they are put into perspective when they consider the struggles that other people might face. Despite being a privileged white man, the singer still experiences pain, but he realizes that it is not as significant as the hardships that other people might endure. This realization leads him to feel ashamed of his complaints. The chorus of the song expresses the deep longing for an ex-love, indicating that there is still pain and a loss that he struggles to move past.
The next verse gives more insight into the singer's life. He talks about how people look at him and how they might not understand his struggles. Even though he has a lot and maybe "too much," he still feels a sense of longing and loss that cannot be fulfilled by material possessions. He again reiterates his deep desire to have one more night with his lost love. The bridge of the song switches focus to his work, which has been a refuge for him when the pain of the past seems too much to bear. Yet, he also wants to remember the love he had and the person he once was.
The song marks a departure from Train's signature upbeat sound, instead opting for a more subdued and reflective approach. The melody is simple and repetitive, which ultimately serves to highlight the lyrics and the emotions behind them. The song was written by lead singer Pat Monahan and recorded for their tenth studio album A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat, released in 2017.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think about my problems
Reflecting on my personal issues
And I truly understand in a world like this
Having a realization about the state of the world we live in
Being a white man
Being born and identified as a Caucasian male
I'm ashamed that I complained
Feeling guilty for complaining about my own problems when there are larger issues in the world
I'm not sure that I'm no pain, but I know this
Uncertain about my own struggles, but aware of my privilege
I'd give it all for one more night with you
Expressing a longing for a lost loved one
I see faces everyday, they're looking at me in ways as if the same
Feeling judged by others who assume my life is easy because of my race and gender
If you'd only knew, you wouldn't last a day in my shoes
Challenging those who assume my life is easy to try walking in my shoes
And I suppose that's true
Acknowledging that others don't truly understand my struggles
I have a lot, maybe too much, but
Acknowledging my privilege and abundance
But go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on
Encouraging someone to move on without me
Be free
Wishing someone well and encouraging them to live their life
I worked hard at what I do
Acknowledging my own hard work and dedication
It's the work that gets me through
Finding solace in my work
But I'm starting to forget
Losing sight of what's important
But what I want is to remember, what I want is to remember
Longing to hold onto memories and not forget
What I want, do you remember me?
Asking someone to remember the good times we shared
I'd give it all all all all
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice everything
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, be free
Encouraging someone to move on without me
Don't worry about me
Assuring someone that I'll be okay on my own
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMIR JEROME SALEM, PATRICK T. MONOHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sango {Lazy Mermaid Productions}
I'm a suicide survivor, and I just have to say... wow... just wow... this is amazing, I have no words for this.
EURIELLE
This video deserves to have billions of views; so, so beautiful!
Laura Elizabeth
Couldn't agree with you more! XX
Pete R
This is brilliant and beautiful. How anyone can mark it down is beyond me.
ITDMHA
I watched Train perform this at their concert last night in Washington. It was insanely emotional. Absolutely love them and this song.
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She345aj
Please. Never wait until it's to late. Someone out there loves you just the way you are. I know this sounds REALLY corny, and cheesy, but it's the truth. Someone out there is dying to be with you. Someone out there loves you unconditionally. Someone out there can't live with out you. No matter who you are or what you've done, someone would fall apart if you were to ever leave. Hold on, love.
maylightbewithyou
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helen vougiatzis
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M&M
Bless you- what you say is so true.
PLEASE hold on, from someone that has been there.