Instagram/Pat Monahan Music 25 years later, Train's "Drops of Jupiter" is a Diamond-certified time capsule. Pat Monahan reveals the story behind the unlikely hit. April 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Pat Monahan, the lead singer and songwriter of Train, recently reflected on the enduring legacy of their hit song "Drops of Jupiter," which is now 25 years old. Over the years, it has achieved Diamond certification from the RIAA. When Monahan composed "Drops of Jupiter" in 2001, he had no idea the track would become a defining moment for the band.