PAS DE TAXI
Annie Philippe Lyrics

The lyrics of Annie Philippe's song "Pas de Taxi" demonstrate a woman's frustration and anxiety while waiting for a taxi to arrive so that she can make it to her rendezvous on time. The song starts with the singer questioning why her partner decided to have a meeting at 10 pm on a busy night when public transport services are unreliable. The woman is aware that she will be late, and she fears the consequences of that. She finds herself in the middle of a bustling metro station surrounded by old men whose presence she finds tiresome. Adding further fuel to her distress, it begins to rain.

The refrain "Et pas de taxi pour me sauver la vie / Et pas de taxi pour m'emmener jusqu'à lui" (And no taxis to save my life / And no taxis to take me to him) is repeated, highlighting the woman's desperation as she hopes for a taxi to arrive. The singer sees a car with an unattractive driver, but she does not respond to his advances. She would have thought otherwise if she were not starving for warmth in the rain. Eventually, the woman realizes that if one isn't very attractive, they would have to compensate with some material wealth. She then sees a taxi and rushes towards it for safety, and from there, she can finally be driven to her rendezvous.

Overall, the song portrays a woman who is trying to find her way to her lover in inclement weather and facing other obstacles. It reflects the inconvenience that occurs when public transportation isn't reliable and the conflicting emotions that can come with being forced into uncomfortable situations.