Format 10" vinyl Genre Alternative rock | Recorded 2012-2013 | |
Released 13 May 2013 (2013-05-13) (UK) Length 5:04 (album)
4:27 (radio edit) Label Stylus Records, Ignition Records | ||
"Graffiti on the Train" is a song by rock band Stereophonics. It is the second track on their 2013 studio album of the same name and was released as the third single from the album on 13 May 2013.
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Background and release
Writing for "Graffiti on the Train" started when lead singer Kelly Jones thought children were trying to break into his house. When he caught them one time they explained to him they were trying to get to the railway behind his house in order to spray graffiti on a train. The idea that they were trying to spray a proposal message on one of the trains stuck with Jones and subsequently appeared in the song's lyrics.
Formats
Promotional singles were made available which featured the song as well as the radio edit and the instrumental version and was released on 22 April 2013. The limited 10" vinyl edition with lyrics etched on Side B was available to pre-order on the band's website and was released on 13 May 2013.
The cover art for "Graffiti on the Train" was designed by Steve Goddard. The artwork was featured in Graffiti on the Train's album booklet.
Music video
The music video for "Graffiti on the Train" was directed by Jones and was shot at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool. It features Stereophonics performing and is the first music video from Graffiti on the Train to only feature the band as the previous videos featured various other people. During the verses, handwriting of the lyrics appear as Jones sings them.
Live performances
"Graffiti on the Train" made its live debut at Electric Brixton, London. Stereophonics held a March tour to support Graffiti on the Train and the title song was played at every venue. It has become a regular in their set list since its debut. During the band's summer festival run, they played "Graffiti on the Train" at these festivals, including Pinkpop Festival, T in the Park and the V Festival. The song was one of the 6 songs from the album played at Radio 2 In Concert.
Track listings
All tracks written by Kelly Jones.