Jason Singh, Tim Wild, Tim Watson, and Dan Hall started out in 1997 wiriting and playing in a lounge room in Camberwell, Melbourne. By 1998, they recorded a demo with songs for their first album. The bands' first demo was given to a friend who was a taxi driver, so that he could play the demo to passengers in the cab. They would later ask how the demo was received whilst on the "taxiride". This was the inspiration for the group's name. Soon after, they signed a joint deal between Warner Music Group in Australia and Sire Records in the U.S., where they relocated to Ocean Way Recording studios in Los Angeles to work with producer Jack Joseph Puig. Their debut album Imaginate hit the #1 spot on the Australian charts and went double platinum spawning the top 10 hits Get Set and Everywhere You Go, along the way snaring a Best New Artist ARIA award. To support the global release of their debut album, the band toured Australia, America, Japan and Europe through 1999 and 2000.
In 2001, with the departure of Dan Hall and the entering of new members Sean McLeod and Andy McIvor, Taxiride started penning songs in Melbourne, seeing then a four month move again to Los Angeles to work with producer Fred Maher and record at Conway Studios in Hollywood. In July 2002, they released their second album Garage Mahal. The album delivered the band a consecutive top 5 album and a platinum plus seller. Garage Mahal featured the top 5 hit single and number 1 radio song of 2002, Creepin' Up Slowly. As with Imaginate, Garage Mahal was released globally and supported by the band undertaking a hectic promotion and touring schedule through Europe and Japan.
In 2004, Tim Watson left the band, and the rest of the members recorded the band's third album Axiomatic, which was released in September 2005. Recorded at their own new studio in Melbourne. The new album featured songs co-written with Chris Bailey from the Australian punk band The Saints. Two singles were lifted from the album, "Oh Yeah" (released in August 2005) and "You Gotta Help Me" (released in December 2005). Neither the album nor the singles charted in Australia. A video was shot for a third single "What Can I Do", and it gained heavy rotation on VH1.
Can You Feel
Taxiride Lyrics
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A solder's singin'
So I'm writing you this letter won't be long
Till I meet you at the station
For you are the only one I'm thinking of
You are the one that has my love
While you're waiting patiently don't grieve for me
Never want to be a hero too soon
Do, do, do,
Though it seems to be so many years
Since I went away
I'm helpless now I've shed so many tears
Such a rainy day
Take me from this galaxy
Imaginate yourself with me through night and day
Wish upon a star that floats alone
To skies that always look over you
Never want to get a bullet too soon
Can you feel
The raindrops falling down?
Do, do, do,
I can see rain on a distant plain
I could cry watching your picture fade
As the dust settles down after fire
Can you feel
The raindrops falling down?
Like a gentle gunshot fire
I keep moving on down
The lyrics of "Can You Feel" by Taxiride present a soldier who is writing a letter to his beloved one, expressing his desire to come back home soon. In the first verse, the soldier mentions that he is singing underneath a new sky, which could indicate a new beginning, a new chapter in his life. He then says that he won't be long until he meets his lover at the station. The chorus conveys the message that the soldier is thinking only of his lover and that he hopes she won't grieve for him. He doesn't want to be a hero too soon and is willing to come back home safe.
The second verse is a bit more poetic, using metaphors to describe the soldier's feelings. He mentions that he's shed so many tears and that it seems like many years have passed since he left. He wants to be taken from this galaxy, which could indicate either that he wants to forget the past or that he wants to be somewhere where he feels safe. The bridge mentions a star that floats alone, which he hopes will always look over his lover while he's away. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the soldier's need to keep moving on down and not get a bullet too soon.
The lyrics of "Can You Feel" are simple yet poignant, presenting a soldier who is willing to risk his life for his country but also wishes to come back home and see his beloved one again. The song's message is universal, and many people can relate to it regardless of their nationality or whether they have ever been to war.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath the brave and brand-new sky
Amidst the vast expanses of the blue sky, I am situated.
A solder's singin'
I, a soldier, am singing.
So I'm writing you this letter won't be long
In the meantime, I am writing you a brief letter.
Till I meet you at the station
Until we are reunited once more at the train station.
For you are the only one I'm thinking of
My thoughts are solely occupied by you, and no one else.
You are the one that has my love
You are the sole possessor of my affection and devotion.
While you're waiting patiently don't grieve for me
Please do not feel sorrow while you faithfully await my return.
I'll be back someday
I pledge to return to you at some point in the future.
Never want to be a hero too soon
I do not desire to become a hero too quickly, or to act presumptively.
Do, do, do,
N/A
Though it seems to be so many years Since I went away
Although it appears that many years have passed since my departure.
I'm helpless now I've shed so many tears
I now feel utterly powerless, having cried an immense number of tears.
Such a rainy day
The weather is currently inclement.
Take me from this galaxy
Transcend the confines of the galaxy with me.
Imaginate yourself with me through night and day
Envision spending every night and day by my side.
Wish upon a star that floats alone
Make a wish upon a solitary, drifting star.
To skies that always look over you
There are skies perpetually watching over you.
Never want to get a bullet too soon
I do not wish to be struck by a bullet too hastily or prematurely.
Can you feel The raindrops falling down?
Are you able to sense the rain precipitating from the sky?
Do, do, do,
N/A
I can see rain on a distant plain
From afar, I can view the rain descending upon a plain.
I could cry watching your picture fade
The sight of your photograph becoming increasingly indistinct evokes a powerful emotional response in me, such that I could weep.
As the dust settles down after fire
Once the fire has subsided, the dust begins to settle.
Can you feel The raindrops falling down?
Are you able to sense the rain precipitating from the sky?
Like a gentle gunshot fire
The tranquil sound of the drizzling rain bears a slight resemblance to that of a gunshot's report.
I keep moving on down
I am continually moving onward and persevering.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIMOTHY WILD
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Francisco Kiaolohmek
So Underrated Band !!..altas armonías vocales !! Esaaaaa !!
Ian Kearns
I bought the album back in 1999 and played it a lot in the car. They probably weren't suited to most Australians tastes, for years I listened to American AOR music and thought they sounded a bit like Spocks Beard who sort of a mix of AOR and Prog rock. Thats why I latched on to them as Kansas and later Spocks Beard are two of my favourite bands.Not since Avion did we have a decent Australian AOR band. Its a shame they weren't releasing music in the early 80's against Little River Band, Toto, Journey, Reo Speedwagon and the like.They would have done a lot better.
chukrock
Nailed it! I too love Kansas and Spock's Beard. My band supported Avion back in 1983. Wrong place, wrong time for these guys.
Kiera Jayne
Only 19 likes? WTF, folks? This song is brilliant.
The Black Dog Chronicles
It is interesting to see these gentlemen still going strong. Well done. :) It seems like a very long time since I helped with some art on the wonderful album, titled 'Axiomatic'.
Davyd Williams
I love these guys, their a Capella is what attracted me the most.
mmazz30
Reform damn it😉
Karmic Selling
They have nailed the Crosby, Stills and Nash vocal harmonisation perfectly.