Video of the Day | Train's "Drive By" (For those awkward, middle-aged one-night stands)

Summer might be over, but who can forget those hot Okanagan nights? Thanks to Train, listeners can enjoy the carefree joy of a budding summer romance any time of year. I really don’t know much about Train, other than the fact that they dress like denim-clad dads kicking back after a beer league softball game. “Drive By”, the debut single from 2012’s California 37, starts this party off right by comparing the casual nature of a one night stand to a gangland shooting. Is it in poor taste? Definitely. But like a fine wine, you might want to let that shit breathe before passing judgment. Questionable lyrics aside, it’s the video for “Drive By” that turns this flaccid Maroon 5 sound-alike into a timeless anthem for the white middle class. Train vocalist Pat Monahan recounts visiting a California winery and sharing a steamy night of passion with his tour guide. Despite running off with his tail between his legs the next morning, he assures his new love that “this is not a drive by” and his intentions are pure. He even declares that his love for her “went viral”, in a line that single-handedly betrays the insecurity of an aging band struggling to connect with a younger audience. While at a classic car show in San Francisco later that day, Pat rallies the boys and convoys an entire fleet of vintage rides over to wine country to confess his love. Although this kind of brash behaviour would intimidate most potential mates, with “Drive By” it works like a charm. Driving to prove that this isn’t a drive by? Real clever, Train. In the end, “Drive By” offers plenty of inspiration for anyone thinking of making eyes at that sexy Kelowna sommelier over their next charcuterie plate (pairs well with a dry rosé), not to mention a textbook case of how to age gracefully in the midnight world of pop radio. With any luck, this Train won’t be stopping anytime soon. All aboard!