Taxi Ride
Tori Amos
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Lily is dancing On the table We've all been Pushed Too far I guess on days Like this You know who your Friends are Just another dead fag To you that's all Just another light missing On a long taxi ride Taxi ride And I'm down to Your last cigarette and This "we are one" crap As you're invading This thing you call Love - she smiles Way too much but I'm glad you're On my side, sure I'm glad you're on My side still You think you deserve A trust fund Just because you Want one Sure you talk the talk When you need to I fear The whole world is Starting to Believe you Just another dead fag To you that's all Just another light missing In a long taxi line Taxi line And I'm down to Your last cigarette and This "we are one" crap As you're invading This thing you call Love - she smiles Way too much but I'm glad you're On my side, sure I'm glad you're on My side still Lily is dancing On the Table We've all been pushed Too far today Even a glamorous Bitch can be in Need This is where you know The honey From the Killer bees I'm glad you're on My side Sure I'm glad you're on My side Sure I'm glad you're on My side still Got a long taxi ride Got a long taxi ride
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Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Taxi Ride" is a song by Tori Amos, a singer-songwriter known for her piano-driven rock, electronic, and classical music. She is also known for her emotive and expressive vocal style.
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Song ReleaseThe song was included in her seventh studio album "Scarlet's Walk," which was released on October 29, 2002.
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Chart Performance"Taxi Ride" did not top the music charts, but the album "Scarlet's Walk" reached the seventh position on the Billboard 200, proving its popularity.
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Song BackgroundThe song is widely believed to be a tribute to Tori Amos' make-up artist and friend, Kevyn Aucoin, who passed away in 2002. The specific lyrics, "just another dead fag to you that's all" is a reference to Aucoin's homosexuality and the discrimination he faced.
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Musical StyleMusically, the song can be classified as pop rock with an undercurrent of electronic music. It showcases Amos' piano skills, which merge with electronic beats to create a cinematic soundscape.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have generally praised "Taxi Ride," noting its melancholic tone and sincere, touching lyrics.
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Song InterpretationThe song lyrics touch upon themes of mortality, fame, and betrayal, as they can be seen as Tori Amos' reflection on the loss of her friend and the superficiality of the fashion and entertainment world.
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Tour Performance"Taxi Ride" has been performed numerous times by Tori during concerts and included in her live album repertoire.
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Video ClipThere's no official music video for the song "Taxi Ride".
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Music Influence"Taxi Ride" has been covered by other artists and has influenced many musicians, particularly those in the alternative and indie rock scenes.
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