Taxi
Brian Dunne Lyrics
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Shook the sleep from my eyes
There' s always something about leaving this city at night
Waiting around for a second then the second was gone
I would say it's about time I should be getting on
And now I'm riding in the backseat of this old taxi,
Heading through the tunnel down town
And no one's gonna save me now
He said kid where you heading
l said that's a good question he laughed and said you'Il figure it out
But l'm riding in the backseat in this old taxi
Heading through the tunnel down town
At 17 I was ready to go on a gust of wind
A lonely prisoner of my own soul and my innocence
And the homecoming queens with the
high school dreams of the early fall
Lived out their glorious scenes and died at the shopping mall
And now I'm riding in the backseat of this old taxi,
Heading through the tunnel down town
Thinking about how crazy this life has been lately
And no one's gonna save me now
He said kid where you heading
I said that's a big question he laughed and said you'Il figure it out
But l'm riding in the backseat in this old taxi
Heading through the tunnel down town
Some people can just say what they want
They just know
Others fight to find out and can only say what they don't
Some people waste their days away waiting on a reason to live
And some people get dressed and they go out looking for lt
And now I'm riding in the backseat of this old taxi,
Heading through the tunnel down town
Thinking about how crazy this Iife has been lately
And no one's gonna save me now
He says Kid all I know is you can stay or go
But you better move fast now pal
so I'm riding the backseat of this old taxi
Heading through the tunnel down town
Yeah I'm riding the backseat of this old taxi
Heading through the tunnel down south
The song "Taxi" by Brian Dunne seems to be about leaving behind the familiar and heading into the unknown. The singer of the song packs up and leaves at night, contemplating his life and the craziness that has been going on lately. He finds himself in the backseat of an old taxi, heading through the tunnel downtown, unsure of where he's going but ready to move forward. The lyrics hint at feelings of confusion, uncertainty, and even a touch of rebellion, as the singer seems determined to leave behind the mundane and discover something new.
The second verse gives us a glimpse into the singer's past, referencing his youth and feelings of isolation. While others were enjoying their glory days as homecoming kings and queens, the singer was a "lonely prisoner of his own soul." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on his life and contemplates his next move.
Overall, "Taxi" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of taking a chance, leaving the familiar behind, and heading into the unknown. It's a poignant reflection on the human condition and the desire to break free from the mundane.
Line by Line Meaning
Got up and packed in the evening
I woke up and quickly gathered my belongings in the evening
Shook the sleep from my eyes
I rubbed my eyes to dispel any residual sleepiness
There's always something about leaving this city at night
Departing a city during the nighttime hours has a unique feeling or quality to it
Waiting around for a second then the second was gone
I briefly paused in anticipation, but the moment I was waiting for disappeared quickly
I would say it's about time I should be getting on
I believe it's the appropriate moment for me to move forward
And now I'm riding in the backseat of this old taxi, Heading through the tunnel downtown
My current location is in the rear of an aged cab as it ventures through an underground path towards the city center
Thinking about how crazy this life has been lately, And no one's gonna save me now
Reflecting on the chaotic nature of recent events, with the understanding that no one can rescue me from my circumstances
He said kid where you heading, I said that's a big question he laughed and said you'll figure it out
The driver inquired about my destination and I admitted it's a substantial decision, to which he chuckled and encouraged me to eventually come to a resolution
At 17 I was ready to go on a gust of wind, A lonely prisoner of my own soul and my innocence
When I was seventeen, my eagerness to leave was akin to a sudden breeze, but I felt trapped by my own naiveté
And the homecoming queens with the high school dreams of the early fall, Lived out their glorious scenes and died at the shopping mall
The popular girls with aspirations from high school fulfilled their ambitions briefly before succumbing to the mundane realities of life at a shopping center
Some people can just say what they want, They just know
Certain individuals possess the ability to express themselves freely and without hesitation
Others fight to find out and can only say what they don't
Some struggle to discover their inner truth and can only communicate what they don't believe or feel
Some people waste their days away waiting on a reason to live, And some people get dressed and they go out looking for it
There are those who squander their time anticipating a cause to exist, versus those who actively search for one by seeking new experiences
He says Kid all I know is you can stay or go, But you better move fast now pal, so I'm riding the backseat of this old taxi Heading through the tunnel down town
The driver states that my decision to remain or leave is within my control, but I must act swiftly, prompting me to continue my journey through the city in the taxi's backseat
Yeah I'm riding the backseat of this old taxi Heading through the tunnel down south
As I ride through the southern portion of the underground tunnel, I remain situated in the rear of the aged cab
Contributed by Nathaniel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.