Trains - song

Trains is a song by Danish rock band The Oceans, released as the second single from their debut studio album "Public Transport". The song was written by lead singer and guitarist Jack Schweizer and bassist and drummer, Oskar Winters. "Trains" was released on May 23, 2024, and quickly gained attention from both fans and critics alike.

## Music and lyrics

Musically, the song features a mid-tempo alternative rock sound with a strong emphasis on atmospheric and dreamy instrumentation. The song opens with a gentle guitar riff that sets the melancholic mood for the track. The vocals are emotionally charged and passionate, with Schweizer's range spanning from soft and delicate to powerful and intense. The chorus is particularly impactful, with a soaring melody that emphasizes the song's emotional weight.

Lyrically, the song tells a story of a man in a relationship with a terminally ill woman who takes the midnight train every night to visit her. It is implied in the song that it is the narrator's last time taking the midnight train, as the woman has passed away. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, with Schweizer delivering lines such as *"I'll take the last train home tonight / And hope that you're by my side"* with a sense of vulnerability and sadness.

## Release

Upon its release, "Trains" quickly gained attention from music critics and fans alike. The single was praised for its emotional depth and raw honesty. The song was also notable for showcasing the band's ability to blend atmospheric instrumentals with powerful vocals.

"Trains" also gained significant airplay on Danish radio stations and reached the top of the Danish Singles Chart. The song's success helped to establish The Oceans as a rising force in the Danish music scene.

## Critical reception

Upon release, "Trains" received universal acclaim. Critics praised the song's emotional depth and ability to connect with listeners on a personal level. The song's instrumentals were also commended, with many critics noting the band's ability to create a dreamy and atmospheric soundscape.

## Charts

 UK Singles Chart
 US Alternative Songs (Billboard)
 European Hot 100 Singles
 Australian ARIA Singles Chart
 Canadian Hot 100

## Notes

* "Trains" was initially written as a short interlude instrumental track by before the lead singer added lyrics to it.
* The song's opening riff was inspired by the sound of a passing train that the guitarist had heard while waiting at a train station.
* "Trains" was the second song that The Oceans wrote and recorded for their debut album "Public Transport".
* The music video for "Trains" features the band performing the song under a train bridge, with the story of the song being narrated through the music video. The music video narrates a man, played by Jack Schweizer himself, who is shown traveling on a train, looking out the window and reflecting on his life. As the song progresses, he becomes more worried and frustrated surrounding his wife's death.
* The single artwork for "Trains" features a black-and-white photograph of a train station with the band's name and the song title in bold red letters.
* "Trains" was played live by The Oceans on their first-ever tour, which consisted of small venues across Denmark and Sweden.
* The song has been covered by several other artists, including a stripped-down acoustic version by a popular Danish singer-songwriter.