Taxi Driver
Gym Class Heroes
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I took cutie for a ride in my death cab She tipped me with a kiss I dropped her off at the meth lab Before she left she made a dashboard confessional And spilled her guts in cursive but what's worse is I could still see her bright eyes like sunny day real estate Oh my and in a funny way it irritates So high but no chance My little chemical romance left a bad taste in my mouth But I approached her like hey Mercedes why the long face Why you crying? there's no need Just throw on this coheed and fall out boy meets girl jimmy eat world But Schlep eats pills till he's all out Not once not twice she was thrice times a lady Actin' all brand new, but I had to Bounce over to the postal services to Pick up these pills that take care of my nervousness And on the way I saw planes and mistook'em for stars She played games but she took em too far At the drive in Watching soft porn and you could tell By the trail of the dead, that there was something in the popcorn Hopped back in my cab destination midtown Just to get up with some kids that like to get down I made my rounds and that was that In between the frowns, the scraps and heart attacks And I remember I seen her ass in early November On a Thursday taking back Sunday for a refund She shot a wink like no hard feelings Then she jetted to Brazil man them pills had me spun This is the story of the year right here This is hot water music Put ya ramen into it
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Written by: TRAVIS MC COY, MATTHEW MCGINLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band FormationThe song "Taxi Driver" is by Gym Class Heroes, an American hip-hop band from Geneva, New York. The band was formed in 1997 by childhood friends Travie McCoy and Matt McGinley and gained popularity in the 2000s.
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Album Belonging"Taxi Driver" is a track from Gym Class Heroes' debut album titled "The Papercut Chronicles" which was released in February 2005.
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Song ThemeThis hip-hop track features a fun theme where the band mentions various independent music groups in the chorus of the song, replicating the idea of multiple pick-ups and drop-offs by a taxi driver.
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Number of MentionsIt mentions 24 different bands throughout the course of the song, including notable ones like Alkaline Trio, Fugazi, Cursive, amongst others.
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Unique Composition"Taxi Driver" is unique as it doesn't just use sampling as a means to pay homage to other artists (which is common in hip-hop); rather, it incorporates those artists into the lyrics themselves.
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Critic ReceptionThe track was received favourably by critics and fans for its quirky and inventive lyrics, along with the band's characteristically energetic performance.
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Band Style"Taxi Driver" is representative of Gym Class Heroes' music style, which often blends elements of rock, hip hop, funk and reggae.
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Love for Indie BandsThis track showcases Travie McCoy's love for indie rock bands as he referenced them in his songs years before he achieved mainstream success.
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Live Performances"Taxi Driver" is a crowd favorite and has been performed several times across various venues and music festivals worldwide.
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Music VideoWhile there isn't an official music video for "Taxi Driver", it continues to be popular among fans and still receives substantial airplay on streaming platforms. The quirky wordplay of the lyrics has led many fans to create their own interpretations and animations, further propelling its popularity.
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