The band released their third full length album, Mountains Beaches Cities, via BMG on September 10th, 2013. The project was self-produced by Moon Taxi’s own guitarist Spencer Thomson with the help of keyboardist Wes Bailey and was mixed by Vance Powell (Jack White, The Dead Weather) and mastered by Greg Calbi (Talking Heads, Paul Simon, Fleet Foxes). Extensive touring with their raucous live show helped to land them debut performances on the Late Show With David Letterman and CONAN, plus major music festivals appearances at: Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees, Hangout, FireFly, Lollapalooza, Forecastle and more. Moon Taxi has previously toured with Matisyahu, and White Denim. The band’s songs have been featured in a number of TV shows and films including: ABC’s Nashville, MLB Network’s World Series 2013 show Path to the Championship, an HBO fight promo, plus the independent film Zero to 100.
All Day All Night
Moon Taxi Lyrics
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My eyes are open
All day and all night
I've been going
All day and all night
We stay up, we stay on
All day and all night, oh yeah
Same clothes on my back again
And if you see me in the morning
You're bound to see me hanging by a thread
One more time before I go
One more night before I know
And if you see me in the evening
You're bound to see me out of my head
And I'll be going
All day and all night
Eyes are open
All day and all night
Keep me going
All day and all night
We stay up, we stay on
All day and all night
Whisper words into my ear
Tell me what I need to hear
But I don't close my eyes without you
Even if I have to make it one more day
I never know when to say when
The sun is setting once again
And underneath the stars we have until the morning comes
And washes us away
And I'll be going
All day and all night
Eyes are open
All day and all night
Keep me going
All day and all night
We stay up, we stay on
All day and all night
Keep me going
Keep me going through the day
You're bearing over
Keep me going through the night
All day and all night
All day and all night
All day and all night
All day and all night
All day and all night
Eyes are open
All day and all night
Keep me going
All day and all night
We stay up, we stay on
All day and all night
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Um yea
The lyrics to Moon Taxi's song All Day All Night talks about the singer's restless state of mind as they stay up all day and night, never closing their eyes. They admit to not remembering just where they've been and always being on the go. The singer suggests that if someone were to see them in the morning, they would be barely holding on, and if they saw them in the evening, they would be out of their head. However, they keep going and are always striving to make it one more day.
The singer asks someone to whisper words into their ear and tell them what they need to hear. They admit that they never know when to stop, with the sun setting once again, and they are left awake under the stars until the morning comes to wash them away. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "All day and all night," emphasizing the singer's never-ending restlessness.
The lyrics in this song seems to explore themes of restlessness, perseverance, and being on the go. The singer's desire to keep going and make it one more day is an indication of their persistence and determination. The song also explores the idea of needing someone to support and encourage them through their restless state of mind, as highlighted in the line "But I don't close my eyes without you."
Interesting Facts:
Line by Line Meaning
All day and all night
I am awake and active constantly, without pause.
My eyes are open
I am alert and vigilant.
I've been going
I have been moving and taking action continuously.
We stay up, we stay on
We maintain our energy and persistence without faltering.
Well I don't know just where I've been
I am uncertain about my past experiences and journey.
Same clothes on my back again
I have been stuck in repetitive routines or patterns.
And if you see me in the morning
I am barely managing to get through each day.
You're bound to see me hanging by a thread
I am emotionally and mentally strained, on the verge of breaking down.
One more time before I go
I am trying one last time before giving up.
One more night before I know
I am giving myself one more night to figure things out before making a decision.
And if you see me in the evening
I am struggling to keep it together even as the day progresses.
You're bound to see me out of my head
I am losing touch with reality and cannot focus.
Whisper words into my ear
Encourage and motivate me with comforting words.
Tell me what I need to hear
Give me honest advice and guidance to help me through.
But I don't close my eyes without you
I rely on your support to get through each day.
Even if I have to make it one more day
I am willing to struggle and endure for another day until things improve.
I never know when to say when
I find it hard to stop or know when enough is enough.
The sun is setting once again
Time is moving on and I feel like I am losing it.
And underneath the stars we have until the morning comes
I find solace in the night-time and its endless possibilities.
And washes us away
Each day will eventually pass and start anew.
Keep me going through the day
I need someone or something to motivate and support me during the day.
You're bearing over
You are a source of strength and encouragement for me.
Keep me going through the night
I need someone or something to motivate and support me during the night.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jacquire King, Spencer Thomson, Thomas Putnam, Trevor Terndrup, Tyler Ritter, Wes Bailey
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@IowanMatthew683
Everyone’s inevitably going to talk about that McDonald’s all day breakfast campaign back in 2015-2016, but I just wanted to take a moment to shout out to 107.3 Birmingham Mountain Radio for first introducing me to this song and for making my early 20s absolutely unforgettable. If we only knew how good and simpler that time truly was.
@sarahshouse1890
So true!
@andys189
I first heard it in 2019 near you. On our way to Gulf Shores. Turned at the Piggly Wiggly towards Fort Morgan. Top down and the best girl anyone could ask for… we scanned the radio and this song started playing. Best time ever!
@airaarquero9020
First time listening to this. I CANT STOP SMILING.
@waluigiw.8132
Sorry
@goodvibesgreg9728
A year from now Moon Taxi will be one of the top headliners everywhere. They deserve it more than anybody, been going all day and all night since the first show at froggies. BG,KY.
Come out to Honolulu. Got everyone on board out here. Moon Taxi meets Aloha. Good vibes all day. Great to see you all blowing up. Enjoy the ride.
@panicmosem5969
Awesome!! I saw them about 11-12 years ago for the first time and have been to several other shows (from Savannah so I see them when I can) such a great band with a great vibe! Check out Perpetual Groove, they're my boys and I have been with them from the start like you with Taxi! BOTH of these bands are due for the BIG TIME! 🤘🏼
@metalvocalistwanted
Stoked for my Nashville brothers. Much deserved success and I'm sure a lot more on the way!
@ewok802
Taylor and the full moon brought me here! Thanks Taylor 😊
@EnigmacTheFirst
The only thing advertisements are good for is introducing me to good music.