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.
Running Wild
Moon Taxi Lyrics
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Find a way, through the people passing by
Ohhh I'm asking why
Ohhh can't we live tonight
We're running out of time
And just for now
We could come undone, with the founding sun
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
So drink it in, let it race around your mind
We come alive, as it's dripping from our eyes
Oh this city's wild
Oh it's burning through the night
Until we say goodbye
So just for now
We could come undone, with the rising sun
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Woah
Feel it all around
Stars are coming down
Running through the town, stars are coming down
Feel it all around
Stars are coming down
Running through the town, stars are coming down
Falling one by one
So we stop to run
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild x2
Moon Taxi’s "Running Wild" is a song about seizing the moment and living life to its fullest. The lyrics paint a picture of stepping out into a bustling city under a golden sky, observing the people passing by and questioning why we can’t live tonight. The song is a call to action to not waste time and to live in the moment. As the song progresses, the tempo picks up and the lyrics become more urgent, urging the listener to come undone and run wild.
The mention of stars falling and running through the town adds a dreamy element to the song, as if the night is alive and full of endless possibilities. The song is not just about having a good time, but about connecting with others and feeling alive. The repetition of the chorus, with its infectious melody, creates a sense of freedom and joy that is impossible to resist.
Overall, "Running Wild" is a celebration of life and all its infinite possibilities. It’s an empowering anthem that encourages the listener to make the most of every moment and to never forget to live.
Line by Line Meaning
Stepping out, underneath the golden sky
Leaving a place and entering a new one, enjoying the moment under a beautiful sky.
Find a way, through the people passing by
Navigating through the crowd to get where you need to go.
Ohhh I'm asking why
Expressing curiosity or confusion about something.
Ohhh can't we live tonight
Wondering why we can't fully experience and enjoy the present moment.
We're running out of time
Acknowledging that time is finite and that we need to make the most of it.
And just for now
We could come undone, with the founding sun
Proposing living in the present moment and letting go of concerns, while the sun is setting or the day is winding down.
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Embracing a sense of spontaneity and adventure.
So drink it in, let it race around your mind
Taking in the experience, allowing it to become a part of you and having it consume your thoughts.
We come alive, as it's dripping from our eyes
Becoming energized and feeling emotions strongly.
Oh this city's wild
Commenting on the energetic and chaotic atmosphere of a city or urban area.
Oh it's burning through the night
Describing the intense activity or excitement of a place even during the night.
Until we say goodbye
Acknowledging that eventually the experience must come to an end.
So just for now
We could come undone, with the rising sun
Proposing living in the present moment and letting go of concerns, while the sun is rising or the day is starting.
Woah
Feel it all around
Stars are coming down
Running through the town, stars are coming down
Experiencing a sense of euphoria, with stars symbolizing the feeling of wonder and magic.
Falling one by one
So we stop to run
Experiencing a realization that time is fleeting and that we need to make the most of it.
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Embracing a sense of spontaneity and adventure.
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Embracing a sense of spontaneity and adventure.
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild
Embracing a sense of spontaneity and adventure.
Ohhhhh-woahhhhh running wild x2
Embracing a sense of spontaneity and adventure.
Writer(s): Spencer Thomson, Wes Bailey, Trevor Terndrup, Thomas Putnam, Tyler Ritter Copyright: BMG Platinum Songs, 12th South Records
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@04dominant
I love finding a band where they make you wanna buy their music. So great guys, keep it up!
@AntonChigurh-
I love these kind of songs, they make me reminisce about the past.
@13luvgreendayAlex
Accidentally clicked this. Not disappointed (:
@Kap10bakfire
We all loved it when you unveiled this gem for Athens at the GA Theatre--Cheers y'all this is musically quaffable!
@zachturner3838
Taxi
Please come to Minnesota
@longgunner3168
Heard the first few cords of this at Bele Chere in Ashville (2013), and have been a big fan since. Great music.
@juliangutierrez2152
His voice almost sounds like the Kings of Leon guy, so great!
@VannaNar
Saw them live last night. Awesome!!
@WingsofApolloMusic
Love it guys! Cannot wait to catch you again in Nashville!
@ukatfan4
this is rock and rhythm! see you at forecastle!