Taxi Fare
Mr. Vegas Lyrics


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Mr. Vegas (Lexxus):
Caan seh now some gal nuh have taxi fare (Wicked!!!)
And a talk bout dem have hot girls round here
Eye pop out bout dem inna name brand wear
Dance dem again a dem right inna di square

Chorus: Mr. Vegas
All a di gal dem wid dem own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house wid bus fare, mi swear
Mi seh from yuh have yuh own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house fi bus fare

Verse 1: Lexxus
A who mi hear seh come a dancehall and a hype
And don't even have a fifty fi buy a Sprite
Gal, yuh have yuh money then tek di videolight
And nuff a dem don't know how dem a reach home tonight
Eh, di one duck a yo she get so bright
(Yeah) Come in at di people at dancehall buss fight
And a walk from 'Sylum to Papine dat nuh right
Weh yuh call dem gal deh (Foota Hype)

Verse 2: Mr. Vegas
Gal boom ride come a weddy weddy
Not even walk wid a careless Nadine
Dancin dun she nah find nuh boopsie
Tel mi how she a go reach Kingston City

Chorus: Mr. Vegas
All a di gal dem wid dem own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house wid bus fare, mi swear
Mi seh from yuh have yuh own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house fi bus fare

Verse 3: Lexxus
One day a gal tek a cab and she did cabbie
She mek di man bring har go pass di city
When cabbie reach she seh she soon come cabbie
Mi a go inna di house fi get yuh taxi money
Cabbie wait till him get ignorant and a swear
Seh him a go rush har fi him taxi fare
Dat time gal tek two fence three man four square
Right now she could a reach dung a fence

Chorus: Mr. Vegas
All a di gal dem wid dem own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house wid bus fare, mi swear
Mi seh from yuh have yuh own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house fi bus fare

Bridge: Mr. Vegas
Caan seh now some gal nuh have taxi fare
And a talk bout dem have hot girls round here
Eye pop out bout dem inna name brand wear
Dance dem again a dem right inna di square

Chorus: Mr. Vegas
All a di gal dem wid dem own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house wid bus fare, mi swear
Mi seh from yuh have yuh own taxi fare
Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Dem a walk to di house fi bus fare





Repeat Verse 1 & Chorus until end

Overall Meaning

The song "Taxi Fare" by Mr. Vegas and Lexxus criticizes women who go to dancehall without enough money to pay for their taxi fare back home. The artists take issue with women who dress in expensive clothing and yet cannot afford a ride back home. The artists criticize these women for coming to dancehall and trying to portray an image of wealth and privilege, when they are not financially secure enough to pay for their ride home. The song seems to be a commentary on the importance of financial independence and responsibility.


In the verses, Lexxus and Mr. Vegas each give examples of women who come to dancehall without the necessary funds. In one verse, Lexxus tells the story of a woman who cannot even afford to buy a Sprite, but still goes to the dancehall and spends money on unnecessary things like a videolight. In another verse, Mr. Vegas talks about a woman who takes a "boom ride" to the dancehall with a man, but then cannot afford a ride back home. The chorus repeats the message that women who have their own taxi fare should raise their hands, while those who don't are forced to walk home with bus fare.


Overall, the song seems to promote the importance of financial responsibility and independence, particularly for women. The artists criticize those who try to portray wealth without actually having the means to pay for the things they want.


Line by Line Meaning

Caan seh now some gal nuh have taxi fare (Wicked!!!)
I must point out that some girls lack the funds to pay for a taxi ride


And a talk bout dem have hot girls round here
Despite their financial situation, these girls still boast about their attractive appearance


Eye pop out bout dem inna name brand wear
They even wear expensive, branded clothing which catches the eyes of the onlookers


Dance dem again a dem right inna di square
They continue to flaunt themselves at the party, drawing attention from the crowd


All a di gal dem wid dem own taxi fare
Applause to all the ladies with enough money to pay for their own taxi


Mek mi see yuh hand and put yuh hand inna di air
Please show your support by raising your hand in the air


Some gal nuh have nuh cab fare
Not all girls have the finances to pay for a cab ride


Dem a walk to di house wid bus fare, mi swear
They resort to walking or taking the bus instead, I assure you


Mi seh from yuh have yuh own taxi fare
If you have enough money to pay for your own taxi ride


One day a gal tek a cab and she did cabbie
Once, a girl took a taxi and she was the only passenger


She mek di man bring har go pass di city
She instructed the driver to take her beyond the city limits


When cabbie reach she seh she soon come cabbie
Upon arriving at her destination, she told the driver she would be back


Mi a go inna di house fi get yuh taxi money
She claimed she was going inside to retrieve the money for the fare


Cabbie wait till him get ignorant and a swear
The driver grew impatient and angry, cursing at her for making him wait


Seh him a go rush har fi him taxi fare
He threatened to chase her down for the money if she did not pay him immediately


Dat time gal tek two fence three man four square
Meanwhile, the girl managed to evade the driver by jumping over fences and running in different directions


Right now she could a reach dung a fence
As of now, she could be hiding anywhere, even among the fences


Bridge: Caan seh now some gal nuh have taxi fare
I must reiterate that there are girls who simply cannot afford to pay for a taxi ride




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@stephanyguerrero1230

This song should’ve been way bigger than it was.

@topaz44niki53

True u a talk

@SoSikWitIt

it is

@anetawelsh6026

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@dayshawnwess6840

Yo dis still one of my club reggae hit🔥🔥

@lifewithtash2278

still a listen in 2024

@joseantoniojose7933

Han pasado muchos años desde la última vez que escuché este Dancehall y me recordó aquellos tiempos cuando recién Mr Vegas lo había estrenado. Dancehall que por hoy y siempre únicamente nos hará volar de vuelta a épocas y tiempos innolvidables. A great old school Dancehall hit just great memories will bring us back now and forever. Old school hits.

@dancehallfactz880

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@cozyboy-vv1yh

This song make lexxus and foota hype war dwl

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