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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Shake Up Christmas
Train Lyrics
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Shake up the happiness
Wake up the happiness
Shake up the happiness
It's Christmas time
There's a story that I was told
And don't remember it, so let's December it
And reassemble it, oh yeah
Once upon a time in a town like this
A little girl made a great big wish
To fill the world full of happiness
And be on Santa's magic list
Shake it up, shake up the happiness
Wake it up, wake up the happiness
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
Shake it up, shake up the happiness
Wake it up, wake up the happiness
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
Ho, ho, ho
Ho, ho, ho
It's Christmas time
At the same town, miles away
A little boy made a wish that day
That the world would be okay
And Santa Clause would hear him say
I got dreams, and I got love
I got my feet on the ground, and family above
Can you send some happiness with my best
To the rest of the people of east and the west
And maybe every once in a while
You give my grandma a reason to smile
'Tis the season to smile
It's cold but we'll be freezing in style
And let me meet a girl one day
That wants to spread some love this way
We can let our souls run free
And she can open some happiness with me
Shake it up, shake up the happiness
Wake it up, wake up the happiness
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
Shake it up, shake up the happiness
Wake it up, wake up the happiness
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
I know you're out there
I hear your reindeer
I see the snow where
Your boots have been
I'm gonna show them
So they will know then
Their love will grow and
They believe again
Shake it up (shake it up), shake up the happiness
Wake it up, wake up the happiness
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
Shake it up, shake up the happiness
Wake it up, wake up the happiness
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
Ho, ho, ho
Ho, ho, ho
It's Christmas time (ho, ho, ho)
Shake it up, shake up the happiness (ho, ho, ho)
Wake it up, wake up the happiness (ho, ho, ho)
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time (ho, ho, ho)
Shake it up, shake up the happiness (ho, ho, ho)
Wake it up, wake up the happiness (ho, ho, ho)
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
Ho, ho, ho
Ho, ho, ho
Ho, ho, ho
It's Christmas time
The lyrics of Train’s song “Shake Up Christmas” is about the message of hope and happiness that Christmas brings. The first stanza talks about shaking up and waking up the happiness of Christmas. There is a story that the singer wants to tell the world before he gets too old; he wants to remember it and reassemble it. The next stanza tells the story of a little girl who wished to fill the world with happiness and be on Santa’s magic list. The chorus repeats the idea of shaking up and waking up happiness during Christmas time.
In the third stanza, a little boy’s wish for the world is to be okay and for Santa Claus to hear him. He wishes for happiness to be sent to people from the east and the west. The boy also hopes that his grandma will smile, and the season will bring happiness to everyone. The following stanza is about the singer’s wish to meet someone who wants to spread love and open up happiness with him. The chorus repeats the message of shaking up and waking up the happiness of the holiday season.
The last stanza is a powerful message of hope in the form of a prayer. The singer talks about hearing Santa’s reindeer and seeing the snow, which means that Santa has been there. He will show the world that love will grow, and he believes again. The final repetition of the chorus, complete with the “Ho, ho, ho” sound of Santa Claus, emphasizes the importance of spreading happiness during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho, ho, ho
Traditional sound of Santa Claus
Shake up the happiness
To spread joy and positivity
Wake up the happiness
To help people realize and be grateful for the good things in life
It's Christmas time
The time of year when people celebrate and spread love, joy, and peace
There's a story that I was told
A tale of hope and happiness
And I wanna tell the world before I get too old
To share this story and inspire others to spread happiness
And don't remember it, so let's December it
To remember, celebrate, and recreate the spirit of Christmas
And reassemble it, oh yeah
To revive, refresh, and relive the experience of Christmas
Once upon a time in a town like this
The beginning of the story that inspired hope and happiness
A little girl made a great big wish
An innocent and pure desire to spread happiness and joy
To fill the world full of happiness
A vision to bring positive emotions to everyone in the world
And be on Santa's magic list
To be recognized and rewarded for spreading happiness
Come on y'all, it's Christmas time
To encourage and motivate people to join in the spirit of Christmas
At the same town, miles away
Another story of a wish for happiness
A little boy made a wish that day
A young boy's desire to make the world a better place
That the world would be okay
A hope for peace, harmony, and wellbeing for everyone
And Santa Clause would hear him say
A belief in the power of Christmas to make wishes come true
I got dreams, and I got love
A personal message of hope, love, and optimism
I got my feet on the ground, and family above
A sense of gratitude and connection to one's roots and loved ones
Can you send some happiness with my best
An act of kindness and generosity towards others
To the rest of the people of east and the west
A wish for happiness and peace for all people, regardless of their differences
And maybe every once in a while
A suggestion to help others occasionally
You give my grandma a reason to smile
Acknowledgment of the importance of family and respect for the elderly
'Tis the season to smile
A reminder to be happy and grateful during the Christmas season
It's cold but we'll be freezing in style
A lighthearted comment on the winter season and the fashionable ways to keep warm
And let me meet a girl one day
A personal wish for love and companionship
That wants to spread some love this way
A desire to find someone with similar values and goals
We can let our souls run free
A shared sense of freedom and self-expression
And she can open some happiness with me
A wish to share and spread happiness with a loved one
I know you're out there
A hopeful and optimistic statement
I hear your reindeer
An acknowledgement and belief in the existence of Santa Claus
I see the snow where
A reference to the winter season and its characteristic weather patterns
Your boots have been
An imaginative picture of Santa's whereabouts and activities
I'm gonna show them
A determination to prove the existence of Santa and the magic of Christmas
So they will know then
A belief that by spreading happiness, people will come to believe in the spirit of Christmas
Their love will grow and
A recognition that love and happiness can spread and multiply
They believe again
A call to renew and strengthen one's faith in the power of Christmas
Ho, ho, ho
The traditional sound of Santa Claus, repeated for emphasis
It's Christmas time (ho, ho, ho)
A joyous confirmation of the arrival of the Christmas season
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Butch Walker, Patrick Monahan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheUkuleleTeacher
I was at the gig where they filmed this! Unfortunately I was stood up in the balcony so you can't see me in the video, but it was SUCH a great night. Train are an AWESOME live band, and I can't wait to see them again in the future.
@fluffydingles874
You must be so lucky men... Advance merry christmas Yo : )
@sunnyrain8403
I wish I could go there next year but it appears that the tickets are sold out for my area :/
@justinaeilish2268
@Brown Imposta Christmas Steelpan Mix 🎶❤️🎄https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_Tn2vTSwmc3xyv5cXHsiwJaFwDM-Kxs7
@justinaeilish2268
@Sunny Rain hi
@fluffydingles874
@Justina Eilish that's cool men
@Burty_YT
It's December 2021, let's see how many legends are listening to this masterpiece♡
@marioking9300
Love this vibe❤️
@Seb0pf0
Im here since 2013
@LZKs_Holiday_Inflatables
One of my favorites