Taylor
Jack Johnson
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They say Taylor was a good girl, never one to be late Complain, express ideas in her brain Working on the night shift, passing out the tickets You're gonna have to pay her if you want to park here Well mommy's little dancer is quite a little secret Working on the streets now, never gonna keep it It's quite an imposition and now she's only wishin' That she would have listened to the words they said Poor Taylor She just wanders around, unaffected by, The winter winds here, she'll pretend that She's somewhere else, so far and clear About two thousand miles, from here Well Peter Patrick pitter patters on the window, The sunny silhouette won't let him in And poor old Pete's got nothing 'cause he's been falling And somehow sunny knows just where he's been He thinks that singin' on Sunday's gonna save his soul Now that Saturday's gone And sometimes he thinks that he's on his way, But I can see, that his brake lights are on He just wanders around, unaffected by, The winter winds here, and he'll pretend that He's somewhere else, so far and clear, About two thousand miles from here Such a tough enchilada, filled up with nada Givin' what you gotta give to get a dollar bill Used to be a limber chicken, times have been a ticking Now she's finger lickin' to the man With the money in his pocket, flying in his rocket And only stopping by on his way to a better world If Taylor finds a better world Then Taylor's gonna run away
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Written by: Jack Hody Johnson
Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundJack Johnson is an American singer-songwriter and musician, known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. He wrote and performed "Taylor."
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Release Details"Taylor" was a single from Jack Johnson's album "On and Between Dreams" which was released in 2003.
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Music VideoThe popular music video for "Taylor" features actor Ben Stiller. Stiller is seen playing a director who constantly interrupts the filming of the music video with absurd suggestions and distractions.
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Album Success"On and Between Dreams", the album which features "Taylor," is Johnson's second studio album and it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics for its catchy rhythms and lyrical depth.
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InspirationWhile the specific inspiration for "Taylor" is not publicly known, Jack Johnson's songs are often inspired by personal experiences, relationships, and observations of life.
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GenreThe song "Taylor" can be categorized as folk rock and acoustic rock, reflecting Jack Johnson's overall musical style.
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Live Performances"Taylor" frequently features in Jack Johnson's live performances; audiences often sing along to its catchy chorus.
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Song DurationThe track runs for a total of 3 minutes and 59 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the album.
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SymbolismLike many of Jack Johnson's songs, "Taylor" is known for its symbolic and thoughtful lyrics. Not only does it reference the superficiality of fame, but it also hints at the pressure to remain authentic amidst success.
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