Graffiti on the Train

Stereophonics

About Graffiti on the Train

"Graffiti on the Train" is a song by rock band Stereophonics. It is the second track on their 2013 studio album of the same name and was released as the third single from the album on 13 May 2013.


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Oh the graffiti on the train
Oh the graffiti on the train oh no
Roll in to her life
Oh the graffiti on the train oh

Stepped outside he left his lover sleeping
Rain falls he's drowning in his secret
Wet streets are quiet as a church hall
Last house where children kick the football

Cross roads his heart is beating faster
Getting close to asking her the question
"Marry me" he wants to paint the words on
The night train he's hiding with his spray cans
And that is going to ride
When the paint is done and dried oh come on

Oh the graffiti on the train
Oh the graffiti on the train
Oh the graffiti on the train
Oh she'll never be the same oh no
Roll in to her life
Oh the graffiti on the train oh

Day breaks as lovely as she wakes up
Sips her cup and dusts her face in make up
Black phone she hears the people whisper
Someone died themselves train has slipped up

Train comes the coach she's always used to
The doors read a "Marry me I love you"
Heart stops ecstatic and suspicious
She makes the call but he don't pick the phone up
The train sped down the line
It was last train he would ride oh no

Oh graffiti on the train
Oh graffiti on the train
Oh graffiti on the train
Oh she will never be the same
Oh god rolling back into her life
Oh graffiti on the train oh

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Stereophonics

Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band that formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in Cynon Valley, Wales. The band currently comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, bassist and backing vocalist Richard Jones, guitarist and backing vocalist, Adam Zindani and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards), the group having originally also included Stuart Cable on drums. Stereophonics have released seven studio albums, five of which have topped the UK Albums Chart. Their seventh, Keep Calm and Carry On, was released in November 2009 but did not make the Top 10. A successful compilation album was also released in November 2008 – Decade in the Sun charting at number two in the United Kingdom. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene. more »

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Written by: KELLY JONES

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Graffiti on the Train" is the title track from Stereophonics’ eighth studio album. The album was released in March 2013 under Stylus Records.
Track Listing
"Graffiti on the Train" is the fifth track on the album and has a duration of 5 minutes and 2 seconds.
Genre Classification
Stereophonics is a rock band from Wales. Similarly, "Graffiti on the Train" is categorized as Rock and Indie Rock genre.
Album Theme
The band’s lead vocalist Kelly Jones has stated that "Graffiti on the Train" is a concept album based around a story of two boys who decide to break the monotonous routine of life by going on an adventure, where they eventually end up in some serious trouble.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by a real-life incident where two teenagers had climbed onto the roof of Kelly Jones' house and left to spray-paint graffiti on a train.
Album Success
"Graffiti on the Train" album managed to reach number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and was also certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry.
Critic Reviews
Critics gave mixed reviews for the album but the song "Graffiti on the Train" was generally liked for its storytelling and lyrical depth.
Video Release
A music video for the track, directed by Kelly Jones himself, was released in February 2013. The video depicted the story told in the song which added more impact to the song's narrative.
B-Side
The song "In a Moment" was used as the B-side for the "Graffiti on the Train" single, further showcasing the band's storytelling abilities.
Future Projects
Kelly Jones planned to create a screenplay and possibly a film based on the story told through the "Graffiti on the Train" album, indicating how important the narrative of this song and album was to the band.

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