Drops of Jupiter might probably be the first thing that people will think of when it comes to hearing the band Train. The anthemic rock single released in 2001 actually won two Grammy Awards for ‘Best Rock Song’ and ‘Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals.’

Well, what do I think about this classic track by Train? I actually think that the song simply had the ‘it’ factor during its time. The song shines out particularly because of the strings which were arranged by Paul Buckmaster who has done arrangements for The Rolling Stones.

Drops of Jupiter has this ability to induce the beloved ‘Last Song Syndrome’ (LSS) on the listener. The lyrics are actually metaphorical but they sound simple enough to entice the commoner into listening to the track. The imagery created by the lyrics then leads to the creative and heartfelt message which actually refers to a woman leaving her man to test if they really are meant for each other.

Eventually, what makes the song a winner are the string melodies. They sound so enchanting enough to charm the listener. Pat Monahan’s vocals are also special. He nails it superbly with this one and the accolades the song got is a testament to this. Drops of Jupiter truly deserves your attention. It’s a special record that shows why music is really an art.

Genre: Rock
Date Released: February 20, 2001
Label: Columbia Records