Moving on 3 decades, following on from a series of singles and EPs, Taylor released his amazing debut album ‘Early Riser’ on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder imprint in 2014.
The album featured guest appearances from Nai Palm (Hiatus Kaiyote), Thundercat, Robert Glasper, Cesar Mariano, Marcus Gilmore and, returning a favour from 32 years prior, Bobby McFerrin.
Taylor continues to tour worldwide supporting the release of his album both as a solo act, and as a duo featuring jazz drummer prodigy Marcus Gilmore. In addition to headline shows around North America, he has performed alongside artists such as Erykah Badu, The Roots, Nas and Talib Kweli.
Decisions
Taylor McFerrin Lyrics
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Like I'm stuck in a frame, can't forget you
Everywhere I go, somebody screaming's your name
Lucky number 7, even born the same day
I'll ride with you if it's alright with you
I wanna drive to the beach, spend my life with you
Drift away to the river in the sky with you
I think I see the sun
Play around in the night with you
I think I see the sun
I'll ride with you if it's alright with you
I wanna drive to the beach, spend my life with you
Drift away to the river in the sky with you
I think I see the sun
Wanna go with you, baby, wanna rise with you
Play around in the night with you
I think I see the sun
In Taylor McFerrin's song "Decisions," the lyrics explore the feelings of being deeply enamored with someone who has changed one's life in a profound way. The opening lines "Things have been a little strange since I met you / Like I'm stuck in a frame, can't forget you" suggest that this person has disrupted the singer's life in a way that is both disorienting yet unforgettable. This is further emphasized by the repeated phrase "I'll ride with you if it's alright with you / I wanna drive to the beach, spend my life with you / Drift away to the river in the sky with you / I think I see the sun," which suggests a deep longing to be with this person and to escape with them.
The way the singer describes this person is also interesting. The line "Everywhere I go, somebody screaming's your name / Lucky number 7, even born the same day" implies that this person is someone who is famous or well-known, possibly a celebrity or someone with a huge social media following. Yet despite this person's fame, the singer still feels a connection to them and wants to be with them. The repeated phrase "I think I see the sun" also adds a sense of hopefulness to the lyrics, as if being with this person is the key to unlocking a brighter future.
Overall, "Decisions" is a song about the power that one person can have over another, and the intense emotions that can arise when two people connect on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
Things have been a little strange since I met you
Ever since I met you, life has been different in a peculiar way.
Like I'm stuck in a frame, can't forget you
It feels as if I'm trapped in a moment, unable to erase you from my thoughts.
Everywhere I go, somebody screaming's your name
No matter where I go, I hear someone calling out your name.
Lucky number 7, even born the same day
It's fortunate that we share the same birthday, which happens to be the seventh day of the month.
I'll ride with you if it's alright with you
If you're okay with it, I'd like to accompany you on whatever journey lies ahead.
I wanna drive to the beach, spend my life with you
Let's go to the beach together and spend our lives intertwined with one another.
Drift away to the river in the sky with you
Let's drift away to an imaginary place, where there's a river in the sky, and we can be there together.
I think I see the sun
It appears as if the sun is rising, and a new day is beginning.
Wanna go with you, baby, wanna rise with you
I want to be with you and witness the dawn of a new day together.
Play around in the night with you
Let's have some fun and spend the night enjoying each other's company.
I'll ride with you if it's alright with you
If you're comfortable with it, I'd love to take this journey together, wherever it may lead us.
I wanna drive to the beach, spend my life with you
I want us to go to the beach and spend the rest of our lives in each other's company.
Drift away to the river in the sky with you
Let's escape to an imaginary river in the sky, where we can float away together.
I think I see the sun
It seems like the sun is beginning to rise, signaling the start of a new day.
Wanna go with you, baby, wanna rise with you
I want us to experience the new day together, side by side.
Play around in the night with you
Let's spend the night having fun and enjoying one another's company.
I think I see the sun
It looks like the sun is rising, and a new day is starting once again.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RK724
This song is so underrated. Anyone know any other songs with this kind of vibe with soulful vocals?
MixBrit
Taylor Mcferrin's remix of Laputa - Haitus Kaiyote is kinda similar
AvailableHealer
Nilifer yanya - try
Malik Shäh
This is one of the best songs I have ever listen to in my life.
Leroy Miller
i would say you're crazy but i have to agree lol
julian forde
100% agreed. Discovered it this year and had me longing for a summer love I could zone out to it with. Maybe in 2021
Sensei Dublaix
Taylor has amazing synths, very clean, rich.
Joe M
Damm over the years listening to diz track I've never heard so many layers, textures and change-ups that are well balanced with vocals and mix dope
🔥 🔥
Nkululeko Mnisi
This song takes me back to a very happy day. Hot African Sun, the prettiest girl and a drive. 😁
Phonxeno
I think life is those moments when time completely fades away. We must cherish those.