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.
Rocketship
Taxiride Lyrics
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Perpetual motion takes me for a ride
Feeling terracoda
As I wake amongst the moments of my life
Slipping into clean blue jeans I stumble
But no one hears me
Well, can you hear me?
You are with me now
And as the day begins to come
I'm telling you, I'm still in love with you
Telepathic messages
I'm leaving on a jet plane over sky
Gathering my thoughts I float and gaze at magic
carried through the night
Your Egyptian fingers hypnotize
Your solemn eyes
I could have died
Chorus
And as the silence turns to sound
You are with me now
And as the day begins to sing
I'm telling you, I'm still in love with you
Chorus
The song "Rocketship" by Taxiride presents a metaphorical journey through space, a journey that is accompanied by powerful emotions. The first lines of the song, "Sitting in a rocketship, perpetual motion takes me for a ride," sets the stage for this metaphor of exploring the unknown. The rocketship may represent a relationship or a personal journey towards self-discovery, and the "perpetual motion" could symbolize the ongoing movement of life that can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. The singer expresses a sense of disorientation and confusion, as seen in the lines "Feeling terracoda, as I wake amongst the moments of my life, slipping into clean blue jeans I stumble, but no one hears me." The usage of language creates a vivid picture of the singer battling with myriad emotions, including fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt.
The second verse of the song continues the metaphorical journey and introduces the idea of telepathic communication, "Telepathic messages, I'm leaving on a jet plane over sky." The singer now can communicate without the conventional use of language and is in touch with their inner self. The emotive aspect of the journey reaches a peak as the singer encounters someone special, "Your Egyptian fingers hypnotize, your solemn eyes, I could have died." The chorus, which repeats twice, highlights the significance of this encounter and the longing for that person, "And as the morning finds the sun, you are with me now, and as the day begins to come, I'm telling you, I'm still in love with you."
Overall, "Rocketship" is a compelling song that portrays the intense emotions experienced on a personal journey or a relationship. The vivid metaphors and the poetic lyrics provide a deep insight into the ups and downs of life while conveying a sense of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in a rocketship
I am in a state where I have control and am heading towards a destination, just like in a rocketship.
Perpetual motion takes me for a ride
I am constantly moving in a way that is never-ending and gives me a thrilling wave of excitement.
Feeling terracoda
I'm filled with a bittersweet sense of nostalgia and longing as I look back on my life.
As I wake amongst the moments of my life
I am thinking about and reflecting on the important moments in my life as I wake up.
Slipping into clean blue jeans I stumble
I am getting dressed but I am still clumsy, and I feel like no one notices.
But no one hears me
Despite my struggles, no one seems to hear my voice or my message.
Well, can you hear me?
I am reaching out and asking if anyone can hear what I am saying.
Telepathic messages
I am communicating through thoughts and emotions that cannot be explained by normal means of communication.
I'm leaving on a jet plane over sky
I am traveling through the skies, leaving behind everything I know and love.
Gathering my thoughts I float and gaze at magic carried through the night
I am collecting my thoughts and emotions, letting them carry me through the night like magic.
Your Egyptian fingers hypnotize
I am under the spell of your touch, which feels like it comes from another world.
Your solemn eyes
I am lost in your gaze, and it feels like you hold all the secrets of the universe in your eyes.
I could have died
I feel like I have been brought to life, and I could have easily lost myself completely in your presence.
And as the morning finds the sun, You are with me now
As a new day begins, I wake up to find that you are still by my side, supporting me and offering comfort.
And as the day begins to come, I'm telling you, I'm still in love with you
As the day starts, I want to reaffirm that my feelings for you have not changed, and I still love you as much as ever.
And as the silence turns to sound, You are with me now
As everything comes to life around me, I hear you by my side, and it feels reassuring.
And as the day begins to sing, I'm telling you, I'm still in love with you
As the day progresses, I want to remind you again that my love for you is still as strong and unwavering as ever.
Chorus
Refrains from the song that are repeated multiple times - 'Rocketship' and 'I'm still in love with you'.
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Kevin Bowling
Seriously so awesome to fide this again. I listened to this song everyday years back.
Kevin Bowling
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A Givens
Thanks for the upload!