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* ManicPixieDreamGirl: "Meet Virginia" and probably others.
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* ShoutOut: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" borrows its title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."

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* ShoutOut: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" borrows its title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."" The song was supposed to be called "50 Ways to Kill Your Lover", but this was cut due to fear of controversy.
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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California. The group has had a number of lineup changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released eight studio albums along with a Christmas album, a cover album and a GreatestHitsAlbum.

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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop adult alternative/pop rock band from UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco, California. The group has had a number of lineup changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 2013, respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released eight studio albums albums, along with a Christmas album, a cover album and a GreatestHitsAlbum.



* AgeProgressionSong: "This'll Be My Year"

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* AgeProgressionSong: "This'll Be My Year"Year".



* TheFourChordsOfPop: "Hey, Soul Sister"

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* TheFourChordsOfPop: "Hey, Soul Sister"Sister".



* NewOldWest: "Angel In Blue Jeans" has a country vein, the title woman is compared to a gunslinger, and it even has a Western-inspired video featuring Creator/DannyTrejo.
* NewSoundAlbum: Their first few albums were built on the style of roots-y alt. rock that was popular in the late 90s/early 2000s. Starting with ''Save Me, San Francisco'', they decided to evolve with the times with more of a country-pop style that's helped them make a huge comeback.
* NotStayingForBreakfast: "Drive By" is about how he regrets doing this.
* OneWomanSong: "Meet Virginia", "Angel In Blue Jeans"
* RearrangeTheSong: "Hey, Soul Sister" was even sent to CountryMusic with mandolin, banjo and fiddle dubbed in.
* ShoutOut: "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" borrows its title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover."
* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love", "Hey, Soul Sister"

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* NewOldWest: "Angel In in Blue Jeans" has a country vein, the title woman is compared to a gunslinger, and it even has a Western-inspired video featuring Creator/DannyTrejo.
* NewSoundAlbum: Their first few albums were built on the style of roots-y alt. roots rock that was popular in the late 90s/early 2000s. Starting with ''Save Me, San Francisco'', they decided to evolve with the times with more of a country-pop style that's helped them make a huge comeback.
* NotStayingForBreakfast: "Drive By" is about how he Monahan regrets doing this.
* OneWomanSong: "Meet Virginia", Virginia" and "Angel In in Blue Jeans"
Jeans".
* RearrangeTheSong: "Hey, Soul Sister" was even sent to CountryMusic with mandolin, banjo and fiddle dubbed in.
* ShoutOut: "50 Ways To to Say Goodbye" borrows its title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways To to Leave Your Lover."
* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love", Love" and "Hey, Soul Sister"Sister".



Funny but sometimes [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe can't help but wonder that as well]]
* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By". WebVideo/ToddInTheShadows has joked that Pat Monahan is a schizophrenic with aphasia.

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Funny Funny, but sometimes [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe can't help but wonder that as well]]
* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By". This had gotten to the point where WebVideo/ToddInTheShadows has joked that Pat Monahan is a schizophrenic with aphasia.
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* HurtFootHop: The music video for "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" sees this happen to Taryn Manning. After stepping on a pin, she clutches her foot and hops in pain, causing her to trip and fall down some stairs.
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The band first made itself known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" two years later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and "Calling All Angels", came in two year increments. Then in 2009, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.

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The band first made itself known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" two years later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and "Calling All Angels", came in two year increments. 2001 and 2003. Then in 2009, 2010, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.
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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California. The group has had a number of lineup changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released eight studio albums along with a christmas album and a cover album.

The band first made itself known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" a year later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and "Calling All Angels", came in two year increments. Then in 2009, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.

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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California. The group has had a number of lineup changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released eight studio albums along with a christmas Christmas album, a cover album and a cover album.

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The band first made itself known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" a year two years later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and "Calling All Angels", came in two year increments. Then in 2009, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.
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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California. The group has had a number of personal changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released eight studio albums along with a christmas album and a cover album.

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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California. The group has had a number of personal lineup changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released eight studio albums along with a christmas album and a cover album.
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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California. The group has had a number of personal changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released six albums.

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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California. The group has had a number of personal changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released six albums.
eight studio albums along with a christmas album and a cover album.
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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California, consisting of Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released six albums.

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'''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California, consisting California. The group has had a number of personal changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan, Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford, Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood.Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013 respectfully. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released six albums.
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* NewOldWest: "Angel In Blue Jeans" has a country vein, the title woman is compared to a gunslinger, and it even has a Western-inspired video featuring DannyTrejo.

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* NewOldWest: "Angel In Blue Jeans" has a country vein, the title woman is compared to a gunslinger, and it even has a Western-inspired video featuring DannyTrejo.Creator/DannyTrejo.
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* ShoutOut: "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" borrows it's title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover."

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* ShoutOut: "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" borrows it's its title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover."
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* ExhortTheDiscJockeySong: "Play That Song" is a rather polite version of this trope.
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* CoverAlbum: ''Train Does Music/LedZeppelinII'', a cover of the second Music/LedZeppelin album in its entirety: They learned the album for a live performance, then released a studio version for charity. Pat Monahan was once in a Led Zeppelin cover band, so he can sound uncannily like Robert Plant when he wants to.
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* NewSoundAlbum: Their first few albums were built on the style of roots-y alt. rock that was popular in the late 90s/early 2000s. Starting with ''Save Me, San Francisco'', they decided to evolve with the times with more of a country-pop style that's helped them make a huge comeback.
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* ShoutOut: "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" borrows it's title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover."

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* NewOldWest: "Angel In Blue Jeans" has a country vein, the title woman is compared to a gunslinger, and it even has a Western-inspired video featuring DannyTrejo.



* OneWomanSong: "Meet Virginia"

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* OneWomanSong: "Meet Virginia"Virginia", "Angel In Blue Jeans"

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* VocalEvolution: Pat Monahan's voice has gotten a ''lot'' higher.

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* VocalEvolution: Pat Monahan's voice has gotten a ''lot'' higher. higher.
* WhatDoesSheSeeInHim: "Mermaid" contains a mention:
-->Sharks [[GreenEyedMonster green with envy]]\\
They wonder what you see in me\\
Funny but sometimes [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe can't help but wonder that as well]]
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* TitleTrack: ''Drops of Jupiter'', though the title song from that album has its most recurring lyrics (Tell Me) as its subtitle.

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* TitleTrack: ''Drops of Jupiter'', though the title song from that album has its most recurring lyrics (Tell Me) ([[RefrainFromAssuming Tell Me]]) as its subtitle.
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An Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California, consisting of Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released six albums.

The band first made itself known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" a year later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter" and "Calling All Angels", came in two year increments. Then in 2009, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.

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An '''Train''' is an Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California, consisting of Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released six albums.

The band first made itself known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" a year later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter" Jupiter (Tell Me)" and "Calling All Angels", came in two year increments. Then in 2009, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.

!!Tropes:!!"Tell me, did the tropes sweep you off you feet?":



* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love", "Hey Soul Sister"

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* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love", "Hey "Hey, Soul Sister"Sister"
* TitleTrack: ''Drops of Jupiter'', though the title song from that album has its most recurring lyrics (Tell Me) as its subtitle.



* WordSaladTitle: Bulletproof Picasso.

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* WordSaladTitle: Bulletproof Picasso.''Bulletproof Picasso''.
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* AgeProgressionSong: "This'll Be My Year"



* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love"

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* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love"Love", "Hey Soul Sister"
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* BlatantLies: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" does not list 50 ways to say goodbye.


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* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love"


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* WordSaladTitle: Bulletproof Picasso.
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An Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California, consisting of Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. Signed to Columbia Records since 1998, they have released six albums.

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An Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California, consisting of Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. Signed to Columbia Records Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released six albums.



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* BreakupSong: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is arguably a StealthParody of this trope

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* BreakupSong: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is arguably a StealthParody of this tropetrope.
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* OneWomanSong: "Meet Virginia"
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* BreakupSong: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is arguably a StealthParody of this trope
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* NotStayingForBreakfast: "Drive By".

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* NotStayingForBreakfast: "Drive By".By" is about how he regrets doing this.
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* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By".

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* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By". WebVideo/ToddInTheShadows has joked that Pat Monahan is a schizophrenic with aphasia.
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* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By".

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* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By".By".
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An Adult Alternative/pop rock band from California, consisting of Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. Signed to Columbia Records since 1998, they have released six albums.

The band first made itself known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" a year later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter" and "Calling All Angels", came in two year increments. Then in 2009, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.

!Tropes present:
* TheFourChordsOfPop: "Hey, Soul Sister"
* NotStayingForBreakfast: "Drive By".
* RearrangeTheSong: "Hey, Soul Sister" was even sent to CountryMusic with mandolin, banjo and fiddle dubbed in.
* VocalEvolution: Pat Monahan's voice has gotten a ''lot'' higher.
* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By".

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