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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Train Lyrics
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一瞬で追い払う君は太陽 (太陽)
優しくそそぐ木漏れ日も 夕日の儚さも
君がくれる景色が いつだって追い風になるんだ
まだ見ぬ景色を探そう 手探りでもいいさ
果て無く広がる空へ 手をかざし touch the sky
You know, I know
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
You know, I know
You know, I know
動き出す brand new days
雲行きが怪しい今日の空が
晴れた日の青を鮮明に映すよ (映すよ)
思うような空色に 染まっていなくても
思いがけず君が 虹の橋かけてくれてるんだ
僕らの太陽が今 ため息を溶かして
あの日破り捨てた夢 七色に change the world
You know, I know
You know, I know
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
You know, I know
You know, I know
動き出す brand new days
一言にするなら 君がいる それだけで毎日がキセキ
これからカタチにしていこう
そして証明するのさ
まだ見ぬ景色を探そう 手探りでもいいさ
果て無く広がる空へ 手をかざし touch the sky
You know, I know
You know, I know
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
You know, I know
You know, I know (yeah)
動き出す brand new days
Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh
Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh
Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh
Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh (oh yeah)
Train's song "You Already Know" talks about the power of an individual in someone's life. The lyrics mainly focus on a person who can change someone’s life simply by being there for them. The song begins with an acknowledgment of how the clouds in the heart can be dispersed in a moment by the presence of someone special. The person being addressed in the song is compared to the sun that can dispel the thick clouds all around. It is said that the warmth and light of this individual can make any burden lighter and bring happiness.
The song then moves on to appreciate the beauty around us, attributing it to this person’s presence. The beautiful actions of this person, such as showering love and kindness, are like the sunlight that filters through the leaves and chases away darkness. The song suggests that we should keep discovering new beautiful things even if we have to do it blindly.
The song then goes on to state that even on cloudy days, this person can bring clarity, hence it is referred to as the rainbow bridge that leads to the better days. The person’s presence can help make anything seem possible and their love can help mend anything broken.
The lyrics conclude with the statement that life is in motion and with this person by our side, we can venture into the unknown, and it will feel like we are taking off to start something brand new.
Line by Line Meaning
心覆い尽くす厚い雲を 一瞬で追い払う君は太陽 (太陽)
You have the power to clear my mind of all my worries and stress, just like the sun can make the clouds disappear in an instant.
優しくそそぐ木漏れ日も 夕日の儚さも 君がくれる景色が いつだって追い風になるんだ
The beauty of the world that you share with me, the gentle sunrays and the fleeting sunsets, has the power to lift me up and inspire me to chase my dreams.
まだ見ぬ景色を探そう 手探りでもいいさ 果て無く広がる空へ 手をかざし touch the sky You know, I know You know, I know La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la You know, I know You know, I know 動き出す brand new days
Let's explore new horizons, even if we don't know what lies ahead. Let's reach for the endless sky and believe that anything is possible. We may not know where we're going, but we know that we're starting a new chapter in our lives full of hope and excitement.
雲行きが怪しい今日の空が 晴れた日の青を鮮明に映すよ (映すよ)
Even on cloudy days, you bring light to my life and make everything clearer. You help me see the beauty in the world and appreciate the blue sky on sunny days.
思うような空色に 染まっていなくても 思いがけず君が 虹の橋かけてくれてるんだ
Even if life doesn't go as planned and things don't turn out the way we want them to, you always manage to surprise me and bring color to my life. Your love and support create rainbows of hope and joy amidst the storm.
僕らの太陽が今 ため息を溶かして あの日破り捨てた夢 七色に change the world
You and I together have the power to make the world a better place. Our dreams and hopes, even those we thought were gone, can be brought back to life and transformed into something beautiful and meaningful.
一言にするなら 君がいる それだけで毎日がキセキ これからカタチにしていこう そして証明するのさ
To put it simply, you are the miracle that makes every day worth living. Let's turn our love and dreams into reality and show the world what we're capable of achieving together.
You know, I know You know, I know La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la You know, I know You know, I know (yeah) 動き出す brand new days
We both know that we have something special, a bond that can overcome anything. Let's welcome the future with open arms and embrace the opportunities that come our way.
Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh Woah oh woah oh oh oh oh (oh yeah)
This chorus is just an affirmation of the main theme of the song, that together we can create a bright and beautiful future full of endless possibilities and happiness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Yuichi Harada, Kouga
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