Cher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song "I Got You Babe" peaked at number one on the US and UK charts. Together they sold 40 million records worldwide. Her solo career was established during the same time, with the top-ten singles "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" and "You Better Sit Down Kids". She became a television personality in the 1970s with her CBS shows; first The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, watched by over 30 million viewers weekly during its three-year run, and then the namesake Cher. She emerged as a fashion trendsetter by wearing elaborate outfits on her television shows.
While working on television, Cher released the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves", "Half-Breed", and "Dark Lady", becoming the female artist with the most number-one singles in United States history at the time. After her divorce from Sonny Bono in 1975, she released the disco album Take Me Home (1979) and earned $300,000 a week for her 1979–1982 concert residency in Las Vegas.
In 1982, Cher made her Broadway debut in the play Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and starred in its film adaptation. She subsequently garnered critical acclaim for her performances in films such as Silkwood (1983), Mask (1985), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), and Moonstruck (1987), the last of which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. She then revived her music career by recording the rock-inflected albums Cher (1987), Heart of Stone (1989), and Love Hurts (1991), all of which yielded successful singles such as "I Found Someone", "If I Could Turn Back Time", and "Love and Understanding". Cher contributed to the soundtrack for her next film, Mermaids (1990), which spawned the UK number-one single "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)". She made her directorial debut with a segment in the abortion-themed anthology If These Walls Could Talk (1996).
Cher reached a new commercial peak in 1998 with the dance-pop album Believe, whose title track topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1999 and became the biggest-selling single of all time by a female artist in the UK. It features pioneering use of Auto-Tune to distort her vocals, known as the "Cher effect". Her 2002–2005 Living Proof: The Farewell Tour became one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time, earning $250 million. In 2008, she signed a $60 million deal to headline the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for three years. During the 2010s, she landed starring roles in the films Burlesque (2010) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and released studio albums Closer to the Truth (2013) and Dancing Queen (2018), both of which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200.
Having sold 100 million records, Cher is one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her achievements include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, the Billboard Icon Award, and awards from the Kennedy Center Honors and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s. Aside from music and acting, she is noted for her political views, social media presence, philanthropic endeavors, and social activism, including LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS prevention.
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Taxi Taxi
Cher Lyrics
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Tie 'em in a knot
Drive me through a red light
Waiting for everyone to stop
Sing to me like Pavarotti
Sing to me of Spain
Take me to you operetta
And make it rain
[Chorus:]
Taxi, taxi, give me a ride
I'm gonna take you to the other side
Taxi, taxi, turn off your light
I'm gonna ride with you all night
Take me to your meditation
Take me to your door
Show me love's sweet revelation
Lying on your floor
Hole me in your arms forever
Take me to the end
Drive me to the edge of nowhere
And sing again
(chorus)
You're as cool as Colorado
And Orpheus on fire
Crash the car into a rainbow
Here with me tonight
All the satellites are shining
In the starry sky
I can feel your arms surround me
Higher and higher
(chorus)
Taxi, taxi, taxi, taxi
Sing to me like Pavarotti
Sing to me
(chorus)
Taxi, taxi, give me a ride
I'm gonna ride with you all night
I'm gonna ride with you all night
I'm gonna ride with you all night
(repeat 2 times)
Taxi, taxi
The lyrics to Cher's song "Taxi Taxi" convey a sense of wanderlust and a desire for adventure. The singer wants to be taken on a journey through the streets and to experience different cultures and ways of life. They desire to be taken to locations of spiritual importance and to experience love and intimacy.
The singer is seeking to escape the monotony of everyday life and the metaphor of "tying the streets in a knot" highlights the desire to break free. The reference to Pavarotti and Spain indicates the desire to experience and be surrounded by beauty, culture, and history. The lyrics "show me love's sweet revelation lying on your floor" suggests a desire for emotional intimacy and vulnerability.
The words of the song suggest a profound sense of longing and the need to escape into something more meaningful. The repeated chorus of "taxi, taxi, give me a ride" is a call to adventure and a desire to explore new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
All these streets are never ending
The streets seem to go on forever, like an unending maze.
Tie 'em in a knot
The twisted and complicated streets are like a tangled knot.
Drive me through a red light
Take me on an exciting journey, ignoring the rules and societal norms.
Waiting for everyone to stop
Despite breaking rules, still showing consideration for others and waiting for them to be safe.
Sing to me like Pavarotti
Sing to me with great passion and skill, like the famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti.
Sing to me of Spain
Sing a song that evokes the beauty and romance of Spain.
Take me to you operetta
Bring me to a musical theater or opera house to enjoy an operetta.
And make it rain
Create a magical atmosphere and emotions that make it feel like it's raining.
Taxi, taxi, give me a ride
Requesting a taxi driver to take me on a thrilling, adventurous ride.
I'm gonna take you to the other side
I will take you outside your comfort zone and show you a different experience of life.
Taxi, taxi, turn off your light
Asking the taxi driver to turn off the light and get personal with me.
I'm gonna ride with you all night
I want to spend the entire night on this journey, experiencing new adventures and emotions.
Take me to your meditation
Bring me to a peaceful place where we can meditate or find inner peace.
Take me to your door
Bring me to your intimate space or home, showing me a part of you that you don't share with everyone.
Show me love's sweet revelation
Demonstrate or reveal to me the true nature of love and its beauty.
Lying on your floor
Being intimate and relaxed, with a sense of trust and openness.
Hold me in your arms forever
Showing a deep desire for love, comfort, and security.
Take me to the end
Take me to the ultimate destination, whether it's physical or emotional.
Drive me to the edge of nowhere
Take me on an unknown and uncertain journey to explore new possibilities and experiences.
And sing again
Continue expressing passion and emotion through singing.
You're as cool as Colorado
Comparing the taxi driver's coolness and confidence to the state of Colorado in the US, known for its mountains and adventurous spirit.
And Orpheus on fire
Orpheus was a legendary musician in Greek mythology, known for his passionate and captivating music. Comparing the taxi driver to him, with a sense of burning passion and intensity.
Crash the car into a rainbow
Creating a surreal and magical experience, imagining the car driving into a beautiful rainbow of colors.
Here with me tonight
Expressing the desire to spend a memorable and romantic night with the taxi driver.
All the satellites are shining
Describing a beautiful and starry night with satellites glimmering in the sky.
In the starry sky
Enjoying the beautiful and mesmerizing night sky.
I can feel your arms surround me
Feeling the warmth and security of the taxi driver's embrace.
Higher and higher
Experiencing an emotional and transformative journey, going higher and further than before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARC JORDAN, TODD TERRY
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