Taxi
Dr. Dante Teaterkoncert Lyrics
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One day when I got hungry I sold the wooden house
I had to visit uncle Gundij who lives in Calcutta town
Uncle Gundij he is rich he's a taxidriverman
And I know that he will help me as much as he can
A taxidriverman is what I want to be
I don't know why it could be that I'm almost blind
But every street in Calcutta I can find
Calcutta - I am a taxidriver in
Calcutta - I drive my little taxi in
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
Calcutta - I am a taxidriverman
I love to drive the taxi I like it very much
Even though I have no license I always find the clutch
I can drive without my hands I can drive without my feet
And I have no problem keeping taxi on the street
Calcutta - I am a taxidriver in
Calcutta - I drive my little taxi in
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
Calcutta - I am a taxidriver in
Calcutta - I drive my little taxi in
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
Calcutta - I am a taxidriverman
I am a taxidriverman
Cali cali cutta cutta cuttaeyoh eyoh
Cali cali cutta cutta cutta eyoh eyoh
Cali cali cutta
Cali cali cutta
Cali cali cutta cutta cutta
Cali cali cutta
Cali cali cutta
Cali cali cutta cutta cutta
Cali cali cutta cutta cutta eyoh eyoh
Calcutta - I am a taxidriver in
Calcutta - I drive my little taxi in
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
Calcutta - I am a taxidriver in
Calcutta - I drive my little taxi in
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
Calcutta - I am a taxidriverman
I am a taxidriverman
I am a taxidriverman
The song "Taxi" by Dr. Dante Teaterkoncert tells the story of a young man who sells his wooden house to visit his wealthy uncle in Calcutta. The uncle is a taxi driver and offers to help his nephew become one too. Despite being almost blind, the nephew is able to navigate the streets of Calcutta and drive a taxi. He loves his job and can even drive without his hands or feet. The repeated refrain of "Calcutta - I am a taxi driver" emphasizes the singer's pride and fulfillment in his chosen profession.
Although the lyrics are somewhat simple, the song is a commentary on the struggles and triumphs of blue-collar workers. The singer's blindness adds an extra layer of difficulty to his job, which he overcomes with determination and skill. The song is also an ode to the city of Calcutta, with its crowded streets and vibrant culture.
Line by Line Meaning
One day when I got hungry I sold the wooden house
I had to sell my house out of desperation when I ran out of food.
I had to visit uncle Gundij who lives in Calcutta town
I had to reach out to my uncle Gundij for help.
Uncle Gundij he is rich he's a taxidriverman
My uncle Gundij is wealthy because he works as a taxidriver.
And I know that he will help me as much as he can
I have faith that my uncle will do everything in his power to assist me.
A taxidriverman is what I want to be
I aspire to become a taxidriver like my uncle.
But there are no customers who want to ride with me
I struggle to find customers who are willing to ride in my taxi.
I don't know why it could be that I'm almost blind
I'm unsure why I seem to have difficulty attracting customers, despite being visually impaired.
But every street in Calcutta I can find
Despite my visual impairment, I have a great sense of direction and can navigate the streets of Calcutta with ease.
I love to drive the taxi I like it very much
Despite the challenges I face, I enjoy driving my taxi and find it fulfilling.
Even though I have no license I always find the clutch
Despite not having a license, I am able to operate my taxi successfully.
I can drive without my hands I can drive without my feet
I have developed a unique skillset that allows me to drive my taxi using unconventional methods.
And I have no problem keeping taxi on the street
Despite my visual impairment and lack of a license, I am able to operate my taxi safely and effectively.
Cali Cali cutta cutta cuttaeyoh eyoh
This is a catchphrase that repeats throughout the song and has no specific meaning.
Calcutta - I am a taxidriver in
I operate my taxi in the city of Calcutta.
Calcutta - I drive my little taxi in
I drive a small taxi in the city of Calcutta.
Calcutta - taxi taxi taxi in
I drive a taxi and am always looking for customers to pick up in Calcutta.
I am a taxidriverman
I am proud to work as a taxidriver in Calcutta and am committed to making a living through this profession.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CEAZAR ZAMINI, ROBERT UHLMANN
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