Heavily influenced by American rock & roll, Mitchell (who went solo in 1963) has often recorded outside France, at first in London, but later in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Bob Graham were among the British session musicians who regularly supported him in London.
Hey Taxi Hey
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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Roule, roule mieux
Hey, taxi, hey
Elle m'attend, roule mieux
Je pars vers la chance
Et tout me sourit
Aussi, pas d'imprudence
Je voudrais bien rester en vie
J'ai reçu un télégramme
Qui va changer ma vie
J'ai gagné le premier prix
Au grand concours des sans-amour
J'ai reçu un télégramme
Et j'ai le premier prix
Je vais rencontrer la fille
Qui m'aimera toute la vie
J'ai gagné le premier prix
J'ai gagné le premier prix
Hey, taxi, hey
D'après les photos
Hey, taxi, hey
Nos enfants seront très beaux
Hey, taxi, hey
C'est la première fois
Hey, taxi, hey
Que quelqu'un veut bien de moi
J'ai reçu un télégramme
Qui va changer ma vie
J'ai gagné le premier prix
Au grand concours des sans-amour
J'ai reçu un télégramme
Et j'ai le premier prix
Je vais rencontrer la fille
Qui m'aimera toute la vie
J'ai gagné le premier prix
J'ai gagné le premier prix
Hey, taxi, hey
Roule, roule mieux
Hey, taxi, hey
Elle m'attend, roule mieux
Hey, taxi, hey
Roule, roule mieux
The lyrics of Eddy Mitchell's song "Hey Taxi Hey" tell the story of a man who has received a life-changing telegram. He is filled with optimism as he sets off on a journey towards his newfound chance at happiness. The repetition of "Hey, taxi, hey" emphasizes his urgency, signaling his eagerness to embark on this new chapter. He hopes that everything will go smoothly, as reflected in the line "Roule, roule mieux" (Drive, drive better). He doesn't want any recklessness to jeopardize his chance at a better life.
The telegram informs him that he has won the first prize in a contest called "The Great Contest of the Loveless." This news gives him hope that he will finally meet the girl who will love him eternally. He believes that this prize will bring him the love and companionship he has been searching for. The excitement is conveyed through the repetition of "J'ai gagné le premier prix" (I won the first prize). He envisions a future with this mysterious girl, anticipating beautiful children and a love that will last a lifetime.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hey Taxi Hey" encapsulate the singer's optimism, hope, and longing for love and fulfillment. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melodies further emphasize the enthusiasm and energy behind his newfound opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, taxi, hey
Calling for a taxi to come quickly
Roule, roule mieux
Drive, drive better
Hey, taxi, hey
Calling for a taxi to come quickly
Elle m'attend, roule mieux
She is waiting for me, drive better
Je pars vers la chance
I'm heading towards luck
Et tout me sourit
And everything is going well for me
Aussi, pas d'imprudence
Therefore, no recklessness
Je voudrais bien rester en vie
I would like to stay alive
J'ai reçu un télégramme
I received a telegram
Qui va changer ma vie
That will change my life
J'ai gagné le premier prix
I won the first prize
Au grand concours des sans-amour
In the major contest of the loveless
Je vais rencontrer la fille
I am going to meet the girl
Qui m'aimera toute la vie
Who will love me for life
J'ai gagné le premier prix
I won the first prize
Nos enfants seront très beaux
Our children will be very beautiful
C'est la première fois
It's the first time
Que quelqu'un veut bien de moi
That someone wants me
Roule, roule mieux
Drive, drive better
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Claude Moine, Pierre Papadiamandis
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