Save Me, San Francisco

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About Save Me, San Francisco

"Save Me, San Francisco" is a song by the American pop rock band Train. It was released on April 25, 2011, as the fifth and final single from their fifth studio album of the same name. The song was written by Dave Katz, Sam Hollander, and Pat Monahan and produced by Martin Terefe.


Year:
2009
4:09
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I used to love the tenderloin
Until I made some tender coin
And then I met some ladies from Marin
We took the highway to the one,
Up the coast to catch some sun
They left me with these blisters on my skin
Don't know what I was on,
But I think it grows in Oregon,
So I kept on goin' going on right through
I drove into Seattle rain
Fell in love then missed the train
That could have took me right back home to you

I've been high, I've been low,
I've been yes, and I've been oh, hell no!
I've been rock 'n roll and disco,
Won't you save me San Francisco?

(Oh, oh, oh)
Oh, oh
(Oh, oh, oh oh oh oh)

Every day so caffeinated
I wish they were golden gated
Fillmore couldn't feel more miles away
So wrap me up return to sender
Let's forget this five year bender
Take me to my city by the bay

I never knew all that I had,
Now Alcatraz don't sound so bad
At least they have a hella fine Merlot
If I could wish upon a star
I would hitch a cable car
To the place that I can always call my own

I've been high, I've been low,
I've been yes, and I've been oh, hell no!
I've been rock 'n roll and disco,
Won't you save me San Francisco?

I've been up, I've been down,
I've been so damn lost since you're not around,
I been reggae and calypso
Won't you save me San Francisco?

To tell you the truth
I miss everything, everything
It's a wild, wild beautiful world
But there's a wide eyed girl back there
And she means everything, everything,

I've been stop, I've been go
I've been yes and I've been oh, hell no!
I've been rock and roll and disco,
Won't you save me San Francisco?

I've been up, I've been down,
I've been so damn lost since you're not around,
I've been reggae and calypso,
Won't you save me San Francisco?

(Oh, oh, oh)
Oh, oh
(Oh, oh, oh) save me San Francisco)

(Oh, oh, oh)
Oh, oh
Won't you save me San Francisco

(Oh, oh, oh)
Oh, oh
(Oh, oh, oh) save me San Francisco

(Oh, oh, oh)
Oh, oh
Won't you save me San Francisco

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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: DAVID KATZ, PAT MONAHAN, SAM HOLLANDER

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9 facts about this song

Release details
"Save Me, San Francisco" is a song by the American rock band Train. It was released as the third single from their fifth studio album of the same name in 2010.
Inspirational background
The song is an ode to the city where the band was formed - San Francisco, California. The lyrics express a nostalgic longing for their hometown.
Critical reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its upbeat rhythm and catchy tune.
Chart performance
Though not as successful as their previous hits, "Save Me, San Francisco" still managed to reach number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriting credits
The song was written by Train's lead vocalist, Pat Monahan, along with the band's longtime collaborators, Espionage and Gregg Wattenberg.
Music Video
The music video for "Save Me, San Francisco" features footages from various iconic locations in the city, implying that the place holds a special significance in the band's heart.
Live Performances
Train has performed "Save Me, San Francisco" on several high-profile platforms, including Live with Regis and Kelly and at their own concerts, where it often gets an exceptional response.
Wine Connection
Train went on to release their own label of wine named after the song "Save Me, San Francisco" in 2011, with part of sales going to the Family House charity.
Urban influence
Throughout the lyrics, there are multiple references to San Francisco's famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay area, displaying the city's significant influence on the song.

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