The band released their third full length album, Mountains Beaches Cities, via BMG on September 10th, 2013. The project was self-produced by Moon Taxiâs 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 bandâs songs have been featured in a number of TV shows and films including: ABCâs Nashville, MLB Networkâs World Series 2013 show Path to the Championship, an HBO fight promo, plus the independent film Zero to 100.
River Water
Moon Taxi Lyrics
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To last a couple of days
We found a place
To park and set on our way
We walked for miles
And left the path far behind
We found a place
By the riverside
And we danced in the River Water
We spent the night
Under the stars all alone
And it was like
Nothing else that I've ever known
And all we heard
Was the sound of the wind through the trees
And all we felt
Was the chill off the water in a breeze
And we danced in the River Water
Now you're waiting for me by the shore
There's nothing else I'm asking for
Don't you want to Dixie Swim?
Come on and jump right in
And we danced.
And we danced in the River Water
Moon Taxi's "River Water" tells the story of two people who go out into the wilderness and find a place by the river to dance and connect with nature. The lyrics open with the line "We had enough to last a couple of days," suggesting that these individuals have everything they need to survive in the wilderness without any outside assistance. They find a spot by the riverside and dance in the river water, letting the natural world wash away their worries and stresses.
As the night wears on, the couple spends the night together under the stars, basking in the beauty of the natural world around them. The only sounds they hear are the wind rustling through the trees and the gentle flow of the river nearby. The lyrics create a sense of intimacy and closeness between the two people, as they share a deep connection forged through their shared experience.
In the final verse, the singer invites their partner to swim in the river with them, a symbolic gesture towards taking risks and living in the moment. The line "Don't you want to Dixie Swim?" refers to a swimming style where one jumps into the water with arms and legs spread wide, embracing the full experience of the swim. Through "River Water," Moon Taxi captures the magic of communing with nature and finding peace and joy in simplicity.
Line by Line Meaning
We had enough
We had enough supplies to last us for a couple of days
To last a couple of days
The supplies we packed were just enough for the duration of the trip
We found a place
We discovered a great spot to unwind and relax
To park and set on our way
To park our vehicle and then continue our journey on foot
We walked for miles
We walked long distances without fatigue
And left the path far behind
We went off the beaten track to explore on our own
We found a place
We stumbled upon a picturesque location
By the riverside
Adjacent to the serene and calming river
And we danced in the River Water
We enjoyed and celebrated the moment by the river by dancing and immersing ourselves in its refreshing water
We spent the night
We stayed overnight at this amazing location
Under the stars all alone
We enjoyed the peaceful night sky without any company
And it was like
It felt as if we were in a different world
Nothing else that I've ever known
Never had an experience like this before
And all we heard
The only sound we could hear
Was the sound of the wind through the trees
Was the rhythmic sound of the wind passing through the branches and leaves of the trees
And all we felt
The only sensation we experienced
Was the chill off the water in a breeze
The coldness from the water that touched our skin when the breeze blew
Now you're waiting for me by the shore
Presently, you are waiting for me close to the shore
There's nothing else I'm asking for
There's nothing else I want other than to enjoy the moment with you
Don't you want to Dixie Swim?
Do you have an interest in going for a swim?
Come on and jump right in
I encourage you to join me in the water
And we danced.
We continued our celebration and danced together
And we danced in the River Water
Our dance continued and we relished the moment in the river water
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@18wheelsofpain
I was a country Texan in San Francisco. I woke to this song one morning, it was on tv and I was blown away. That was 7 years ago and I'm still listening to this version of this song. Feels like home.
@001gremm
Anyone else in love with the sound of the cicadas singing with them in the background?
@hockeymann88
My girls use to play in the river water. It was one of their favorite things to do.
@mariamferguson1134
What a fantastic band..... beautiful lyrics many of us can relate to.
@l3oozer
I love how happy the lead singer is haha good vibes
@paulmullins4676
This band makes me so happy!
Moon Taxi is so lovely. Seen 2 concerts this year and hope to follow for years.
@carolinamejia5391
2020 and still listen to this beautiful songđđ˝đŻ
@scarlettstrong7997
What a great, unique sound. I love the rawness of your sound. Glad to found a group such as yourselves. What a peaceful song! I look forward to more.
@hannahgrogan4666
Love it
@michaelforshee7260
Look at the pure joy in their faces. â¤