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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Wonder What You're Doing for the Rest of Your Life
Train Lyrics
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Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
She's from Soho
That big apple took a bite out of me
Never the same after living in the city
You got to tell yourself
You can do, you can do
Now now when I met you
How how could I let you
Into all my nooks
So into your looks
Bet you're probably crazy
Bet I'm being rolled
Bet you're probably perfect for me
Bet you're made of gold
I think I wanna tell you everything
I think I wanna give it all tonight
I think I wanna tell you everything
I wonder what you're doing for the rest of your life
I wonder what you're doing for the rest of your life
(Give it up now) Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're doing)
Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're, I wonder what you're)
Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're doing)
Doo doo doo doo doo
On the east coast people are regal
On the west coast Mary Jane is legal
I had to tell myself the tide was gonna turn
I had to sell myself to people who burned me
Now now if I let you
How how can I get you
Try to understand
I was a different man
Maybe I am crazy
Maybe I should fold
Maybe I am perfect for you
Baby I'm sold
I think I wanna tell you everything
I think I wanna give it all tonight
I think I wanna tell you everything
I wonder what you're doing for the rest of your life
I wonder what you're doing for the rest of your life
(Give it up now) Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're doing)
Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're, I wonder what you're)
Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're doing)
Doo doo doo doo doo (For the rest of your life)
All the girls from Harlem to Wall Street
That Big Apple took a bite outta me, yeah
Crushed dreams from Chelsea to Queens
That Big Apple took a bite outta me
Now now if I let you
How how can I get you
Try to understand
I was a different man
I think I wanna tell you everything
I think I wanna give it all tonight
I think I wanna tell you everything
I wonder what you're doing for the rest of your life
I wonder what you're doing for the rest of your life
(Give it up now) Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're doing)
Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're, I wonder what you're)
Doo doo doo doo doo (I wonder what you're doing)
Doo doo doo doo doo (For the rest of your life)
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
In Train's song Wonder What You're Doing for the Rest of Your Life, the lyrics are a reflection of the uncertainty and doubt that often accompanies falling in love. The singer begins by reminiscing about his life in the city and how it changed him, talking about how he had to tell himself things that weren't true, like that he could do things he wasn't sure he was capable of. He then expresses his feelings for a woman he has met and how he wonders what she is doing for the rest of her life.
The chorus is the central theme of the song, repeated multiple times, where the singer talks about telling the person everything and wondering what they will be doing for the rest of their life. The second verse goes on to talk about how the singer had to adapt and change to survive in the city, and how he had to sell himself to people who burned him. But he says that he is a different man now and wonders how he can get the person he's fallen in love with to understand that.
Overall, the song is about taking risks and overcoming self-doubt, and realizing that love is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
She's from Soho
The woman he's talking about is from Soho.
That big apple took a bite out of me
Living in New York City changed me irreversibly.
Never the same after living in the city
Living in the city changed me in ways I never expected.
You got to tell yourself things that aren't true
Sometimes you have to lie to yourself to get through tough times.
You got to tell yourself
Self-deception is necessary to survive.
You can do, you can do
With a little self-confidence, you can achieve anything.
Now now when I met you
When I first met you.
How how could I let you
How could I allow myself to fall for you?
Into all my nooks
Into all the intimate corners of my life and heart.
So into your looks
I'm really attracted to you physically.
Bet you're probably crazy
I have a feeling you're a bit of a wild one.
Bet I'm being rolled
I'm likely being tricked or taken advantage of.
Bet you're probably perfect for me
I feel like you're the ideal partner for me.
Bet you're made of gold
You're such a wonderful person, it's like you're made of gold.
On the east coast people are regal
People on the east coast are sophisticated and elegant.
On the west coast Mary Jane is legal
Marijuana is legal on the west coast.
I had to tell myself the tide was gonna turn
I had to convince myself that things would get better.
I had to sell myself to people who burned me
I had to put up with people who hurt me just to make a living.
Maybe I am crazy
Perhaps I'm not entirely sane.
Maybe I should fold
Maybe I should give up and quit.
Maybe I am perfect for you
Maybe I'm exactly what you need in a partner.
Baby I'm sold
I'm convinced that we're meant to be together.
All the girls from Harlem to Wall Street
Women from all different backgrounds in New York City.
Crushed dreams from Chelsea to Queens
People's hopes and aspirations are dashed throughout New York City.
For the rest of your life
Your future, from this point forward.
I wonder what you're doing
I'm curious about how you're spending your time.
Give it up now
Quit fighting it and just give in to our love.
I think I wanna tell you everything
I want to be completely open and honest with you.
I think I wanna give it all tonight
I want to give you everything I have, tonight.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTCH WALKER, JERRY BECKER, PAT MONAHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Priscila Moreira
Melhor banda, tudo pra mim😍
Hem Rainsford
Singing and dancing to this tune always! One of the best songs on the album!!!!
Hobi Jung
Love this song!!! Makes you wanna dance from beginning til the end!!!
Looby Lou Lumsden
love this, gets me singing,dancing and smiling
teddyandchop
I don't know why Pat was worried on Howard Stern about this record, of the four songs released, this is one of the strongest set of songs Train has ever put out, and each one sticks in my head. First, Angel in Blue Jeans, Bulletproof Picasso, Cadillac Cadillac, all just great catchy radio ready tunes. Teddy can't stop dancing:). Don't worry Pat, if we come to the Pantages, Teddy will just be a audience member......
Russell Greer
Why did they never release this as a single? 😢
TheLupinOfLife
And another amazing song... this is gonna be such a good album!
Lauren Sabino
This is amazing! Love love love this video!
Yujie Wang
This song deserves more attention!
Joel Fairchild Underwood
This and bulletproof Picasso are the best song in the album, at least until now