Taco was born to a Dutch couple in Jakarta (On a side note, Indonesia was once a Dutch colony). Prior to his worldwide hit with Puttin' on the Ritz, he fronted a Berlin-based band called Taco's Bizz. Their niche was performing Depression-era oldies in a more contemporary style, and soon Taco was courted by record labels to release a solo single. Puttin' on the Ritz gained so much attention that an entire album was funded by RCA Records. Both the album and the single were hits in Europe, and thanks to a popular MTV video for Puttin' on the Ritz, the single and the album became hits in America as well, selling over 500,000 copies of Taco's 1982 debut album After Eight.
A follow-up album, Let's Face The Music, was recorded in 1984 for RCA, but it failed to recreate Taco's initial success, and he vanished from the American market immediately thereafter. Taco continued to record, however, focusing mostly on the German market with albums Swing Classics/In The Mood Of Glenn Miller in 1985 and Tell Me That You Like It in 1986 for Polydor. In 1987 he recorded the self-titled album Taco. In 1989 he briefly flirted with contemporary dance music by releasing a pair of singles, Love Touch and Got To Be Your Lover, that were blatantly styled after the high energy disco sound popularized by Stock Aitken Waterman. Afterwards he repositioned himself as a swing/soul singer. He has collaborated with Geff Harrison of Kin Ping Meh fame.
He currently resides in Germany, occasionally performing in Berlin and recording.
He has been referenced on the TV show The Simpsons. Episode BABF19, "Behind the Laughter", features Willie Nelson saying, "Thank you, Taco, for that loving tribute to Falco", as well as the end of the tribute itself. Recently, Taco was referenced in an episode of The Venture Bros. in describing Klaus Nomi's tuxedo attire.
I Should Care
Taco Lyrics
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I should care, I should go without sleeping
Strangely enough, I sleep well
Except for a dream or two
But then I count my sheep well
Funny how sheep can lull you to sleep, so
I should care, I should let it upset me
Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you
But I should care, and I do
[Repeat 2nd verse]
In the song "I Should Care" by Taco, the artist expresses a sense of detachment and disinterest towards his past lover. The opening lines suggest that he should be emotionally affected by the breakup and feel sorrowful, yet he doesn't show any signs of distress. The next lines talk about how he sleeps well, except for some occasional dreams, but even then, he can easily count his sheep and fall asleep quickly. This could imply that he has moved on and is no longer bothered by memories or thoughts of his ex.
The chorus of the song reinforces this attitude of indifference as the artist admits that he should care about the breakup, and it should upset him, but it just doesn't. He acknowledges that he may not find someone as lovely as his ex, but even then, he reveals his lack of concern by simply stating that he should care, and he does. The repetition of the verses further emphasizes his state of mind and lack of feeling.
Overall, "I Should Care" is an honest portrayal of a person who has moved on from a romantic relationship and no longer feels strongly about their past partner. The song's tone is subdued and almost apathetic, showcasing a different perspective on moving on from heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I should care, I should go around weeping
I should be emotionally affected and show sadness
I should care, I should go without sleeping
I should be deeply worried, to the extent it keeps me up at night
Strangely enough, I sleep well
Despite my concerns, I am able to sleep peacefully
Except for a dream or two
Other than occasional nightmares, I have restful sleep
But then I count my sheep well
I distract myself and find solace in counting sheep to fall asleep
Funny how sheep can lull you to sleep, so
It's amusing how simple things like counting sheep can make one feel calm and relaxed
I should care, I should let it upset me
I should allow my worries to affect me and cause distress
I should care, but it just doesn't get me
I know I should be bothered, but I am not emotionally invested
Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you
There is a possibility that I may never find someone as wonderful as you
But I should care, and I do
Despite my indifference, I still have feelings and care about the situation
[Repeat 2nd verse]
Repeat the second verse again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, HANOVER MUSIC CORPORATION, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn, A Stordahl
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