Cab

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"Cab" is a song written and recorded by the American rock band, Train. It was released in November 2005 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, For Me, It's You, and was produced by Brendan O'Brien. It peaked higher on the charts than the two other radio singles from the album, "Give Myself to You" and "Am I Reaching You Now".


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New York snow this time of year
There's nothing more beautiful to me
Except for you
Making my way on the town and down
seeing familiar places, faces
In my pile of coffee grounds
The days are better, the nights are still so lonely
Sometimes I think I'm the only cab on the road
Sometimes I think I'm the only cab on the road

Watching my breath rise in the sun
Pulling myself into mid-one
Helplessly feel for my phone and drive away

This new rhythm I pursue
Is just my getting over you
Telling myself that I need to

The days are better, the nights are still so lonely
Sometimes I think I'm the only cab on the road
Sometimes I think I'm the only cab on the road

I'm still looking for a play no one said that it was fair
To be alone

The days are better, the nights are still so lonely
Sometimes I think I'm the only cab on the road

The days are better, the nights are still so lonely
Sometimes I think I'm the only cab on the road
Sometimes I think I'm the only cab on the road

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Train

Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California. The band currently consists of a core trio of Pat Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar), and Scott Underwood (drums). more »

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Written by: Brandon Bush, Pat Monahan

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10 facts about this song

Release Date & Album
"Cab" is a song by American rock band Train. It was released in November 2005 as the first single from their fourth studio album, "For Me, It's You".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 Tracks chart and number 9 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
Sound & Genre
"Cab" follows Train's signature style, blending elements of rock, pop, and folk. The song playfully uses metaphors and detailed imagery, another typical feature in Train's songwriting.
Song Meaning
Vocalist Pat Monahan has explained that the song "Cab" was written as a metaphor for feeling isolated and lost in one's own world. In the song's lyrics, this isolation is symbolized as a long ride in a yellow cab.
Songwriting Process
Monahan told Billboard in 2006 that "Cab" was the hardest song he had ever had to write. He pointed out that he spent over a month writing the track, which is much longer than usual for him.
Live Performances
Train has performed "Cab" live repeatedly ever since it was released and it is well-regarded among their fan base.
Music Video
The music video for the song "Cab" features the band performing in a Houdini-like escape trick, signifying the theme of entrapment and isolation reflected in the song's lyrics.
Producer & Instrumentation
The song was produced by Brendan O'Brien, a renowned music producer who had worked with artists and bands like Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen. It features an array of instruments including piano and harmonica, along with Train's traditional rock setup.
Behind the Lyrics
The lyrics "Took a wrong turn at right" play an interesting word game by switching the expected phrase "took a right turn at wrong", subtly enhancing the song's theme of disorientation and loss.
Song Reception
"Cab" is well-received by both fans and critics. Though not as chart-topping as their earlier hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Hey, Soul Sister", "Cab" remains a solid entry in Train's discography, showcasing their lyrical creativity and musical versatility.

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