Moon Taxi is an American indie-progressive rock band based in Nashville, Te… Read Full Bio ↴Moon Taxi is an American indie-progressive rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. The band was founded in 2006 by Trevor Terndrup (vocals, guitar), Tommy Putnam (bass), Spencer Thomson (guitar, programming), Tyler Ritter (drums), and Wes Bailey (keys) while attending Belmont University.

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.

Not Too Late
Moon Taxi Lyrics

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I remember when we used to sing
And go dance outside in the pouring rain
We lived like we would never wake up
From a dream that we shared, just the two of us

But now we're tied up, bad luck
Never gonna make our minds up
Worn out and restless

Oh, I wish that we could escape

We could escape
We could escape
And I'd give anything to hear you tell me

It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late
And I'd give anything to hear you tell me
It's not too late

Always said that we would make the most
Of what we had and keep it close
Summers come and summers go
The years fly by but the days go so slow, yeah

Dreaming, scheming
Always believing
So right now this is my wish
That we could escape

And I'd give anything to hear you tell me

It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late
And I'd give anything to hear you tell me
It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late

Ten years go by and everything's changed
Oh, we're different people but we got the same names
So you call it out just like you did
All the time ago when we were just kids singing
Oh (We could escape)
Oh (We could escape)
Oh, and I'd give anything to hear you tell me

It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late
And I'd give anything to hear you tell me
It's not too late (oh whoa)
It's not too late (oh whoa)

It's not too late
And I'd give anything to hear you tell me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Moon Taxi's song "Not Too Late" reminisce on a past where the singer and someone had carefree times, singing and dancing in the rain while dreaming of a future full of possibilities. However, time has passed and their present circumstances are now weighed down by indecision, bad luck, and restlessness. The singer expresses a yearning to escape their current struggles and return to the joy of the past. The phrase "It's not too late" serves as a repeating refrain, conveying a message of hope and a desire for a second chance.

The lyrics invoke a bittersweet feeling of nostalgia and longing for a younger, more carefree time. The verses juxtapose fond memories of the past with a sobering present reality, highlighting the contrast between the promises of youth and the challenges of adulthood. The chorus serves as a call to action, expressing the desire for change and a willingness to seize an opportunity for redemption and renewal. Overall, the song speaks to the universality of human hopes and dreams, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember when we used to sing
Reflecting on the past where they used to sing and have fun

And go dance outside in the pouring rain
Recalling a happy time when they would let loose and dance in the rain

We lived like we would never wake up
Living life with abandon like there was no tomorrow

From a dream that we shared, just the two of us
Living in a fantasy world with someone special

But now we're tied up, bad luck
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed with negativity

Never gonna make our minds up
Unable to make decisions and feeling indecisive

Worn out and restless
Feeling tired and unable to relax

Oh, I wish that we could escape
Yearning for an escape from reality

We could escape
Hoping to escape from the problems of life

And I'd give anything to hear you tell me
Wanting reassurance and support from a loved one

It's not too late (oh whoa)
Feeling like there is still hope and that it's not too late to make things right

And I'd give anything to hear you tell me
Continuing to seek validation and support from a loved one

Always said that we would make the most
Previously having high hopes and aspirations for life

Of what we had and keep it close
Promising to hold onto the good things in life and not let them go

Summers come and summers go
Feeling like time passes quickly and things change rapidly

The years fly by but the days go so slow, yeah
Feeling like time drags on slowly despite how quickly the years pass

Dreaming, scheming
Still holding onto dreams and aspirations

Always believing
Still maintaining hope amidst difficulties

So right now this is my wish
Expressing current desires and hopes

That we could escape
Wishing for an escape from the challenges of life

Ten years go by and everything's changed
Realizing how much time has passed and how much things have changed

Oh, we're different people but we got the same names
Despite the changes in their lives, they still hold onto their identity

So you call it out just like you did
Recalling a happy memory where they would call out to each other

All the time ago when we were just kids singing
Remembering a simpler time when they were carefree kids living in the moment

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trevor Terndrup, Spencer Thomson, Tommy Putnam, Wes Bailey, Tyler Ritter

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