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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Homesick
Train Lyrics
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You left for something that ain't real
So you think a couple of familiar faces
Is gonna turn it all around
You wanna be where they still pump your gas for you
Where they remember your name
They think that you are some beauty queen
Or somethin' better
Ain't it good to think about the weather
Doesn't seem to be time for that no more
It's hard to hear when you're busy sayin' what you want said
Well what you want said, it ain't clear
You wanna be where they still open doors for you
It's not hard for them to remember you at all
They light your cigarette and tell their friends
You used to love them
Where they remember your name
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' like you do today
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' this way
It's easy when you laugh, reminds you of you
It's easy when it's easy, it still ain't easy at all
So you're tired of wakin' up on empty
You left for something that ain't right, ain't right
You wanna be where they still pump your gas for you
Where they remember your name
They think that you are some beauty queen
Or somethin' better
Where they remember your name
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' like you do today
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' this way
The song "Homesick" by Train is a reflection on the feeling of longing for a place or time that no longer exists. The lyrics describe the desire to return to a simpler time, where life was easier, and people remembered your name. The song employs a sense of nostalgia, as the singer recalls memories of a place where people still pump your gas for you, and they remember your name.
The chorus of the song highlights the theme of forgiveness as a way to cope with the feeling of homesickness. The lyrics suggest that forgiveness can help to ease the pain of feeling lost and disconnected. Moreover, the song suggests that the singer has left for something that is not real, indicating that he or she is trying to escape from reality by longing for the past.
The song's message is relatable to many, as everyone can relate to feeling homesick or nostalgic at some point in their lives. The song is a reminder that sometimes, we need to let go of the past and embrace the present, rather than dwelling on the past.
Line by Line Meaning
So your tired of wakin' up on empty
You're exhausted from consistently feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied
You left for something that ain't real
You departed in search of something that doesn't actually exist
So you think a couple of familiar faces Is gonna turn it all around
You believe that reconnecting with a few recognizable individuals will fix everything
You wanna be where they still pump your gas for you
You want to be in a place where people still provide basic services, like pumping gas, for you
Where they remember your name They think that you are some beauty queen Or somethin' better Where they remember your name
You desire to be in a location where you are admired and considered special, where people know and recognize you
Ain't it good to think about the weather
It's pleasant to reminisce about simple things, like the weather
Doesn't seem to be time for that no more
It seems like there's never enough time to appreciate the small things anymore
It's hard to hear when you're busy sayin' what you want said
It's difficult to listen and truly hear others when you're too focused on getting your point across
Well what you want said, it ain't clear
You're uncertain about what exactly it is that you want to express
You wanna be where they still open doors for you
You long to be in a place where people treat you with a particular level of respect and courtesy
It's not hard for them to remember you at all
It's effortless for people in this location to remember and recognize you
They light your cigarette and tell their friends You used to love them Where they remember your name
They perform small acts of kindness, like lighting your cigarette and reminiscing about past relationships, in a place where everyone knows and addresses you by name
More forgiveness More time away from feelin' like you do today More forgiveness More time away from feelin' this way
You require more forgiveness and distance from your current state of emotions and perspective than what you currently have
It's easy when you laugh, reminds you of you
It's effortless to feel like yourself when you're laughing
It's easy when it's easy, it still ain't easy at all
Just because something appears easy doesn't mean it's truly effortless
So you're tired of wakin' up on empty You left for something that ain't right, ain't right
You're exhausted from feeling unfulfilled and left in search of something that is not quite right
You wanna be where they still pump your gas for you Where they remember your name They think that you are some beauty queen Or somethin' better Where they remember your name
You yearn to be in a location where people provide basic assistance, know and address you by name, and think highly of you
More forgiveness More time away from feelin' like you do today More forgiveness More time away from feelin' this way
You require more forgiveness and distance from your current state of emotions and perspective than what you currently have
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAT MONAHAN, ROBERT HOTCHKISS, ROBERT S HOTCHKISS
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