Taxi Ride

Tori Amos

About Taxi Ride

"Taxi Ride" is a song by American recording artist Tori Amos from her seventh studio album Scarlet's Walk (2002). The song was released as the album's second single in January 2003. It was written, composed and produced by Amos. The song is a folk pop track, which features instrumentation of electric guitars, drums, bongos, and acoustic guitar. The track was her second offering after departing from Atlantic Records and signed with Epic Records. "Taxi Ride" received positive reviews from music critics, whom complimented the songs production and lyrical delivery. The song charted at thirty-five on the Adult Top 40 and Radio & Records chart in the US. Amos has performed the song on several tours she has commissioned. 


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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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Tori Amos

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. She is a classically trained musician and possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Amos originally served as the lead singer of 1980s synthpop group Y Kant Tori Read, and as a solo artist was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s. She was also noteworthy early in her solo career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. Some of her charting singles include "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "God", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", "Professional Widow", "Spark", "1000 Oceans", and "A Sorta Fairytale", her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date. more »

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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.
Song Release
The song was included in her seventh studio album "Scarlet's Walk," which was released on October 29, 2002.
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.
Song Background
The 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.
Musical Style
Musically, 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.
Critical Reception
Critics have generally praised "Taxi Ride," noting its melancholic tone and sincere, touching lyrics.
Song Interpretation
The 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.
Tour Performance
"Taxi Ride" has been performed numerous times by Tori during concerts and included in her live album repertoire.
Video Clip
There's no official music video for the song "Taxi Ride".
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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