Taxi Driver

Gym Class Heroes

About Taxi Driver

"Taxi Driver" is a song by Gym Class Heroes. The song was first released on The Papercut EP, but was also included on the full-length and much more widely released The Papercut Chronicles. In the song's lyrics, frontman Travis McCoy namechecks 26 other bands and artists that Gym Class Heroes enjoy. "Taxi Driver" was the very first video produced for Gym Class Heroes. It was produced, along with many other videos by Bill Pealer, Jason Gillotti, and Ryan Smith long before the band was attached to any record label. The song was named #20 of the "50 Worst Songs of the '00s" in a 2009 Village Voice article. 


Year:
2005
1:59
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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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Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes is a band from Geneva, New York, United States. The group formed in 1997 when Travie McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley during their high school gym class. The band's music displays a wide variety of influences, including hip hop, rock, funk, and reggae. After the addition of guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo and bassist Eric Roberts in 2003, the group was signed to Fueled by Ramen and Decaydance Records (Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz's independent record label), on which they released their debut album, The Papercut Chronicles. The group gained a strong fan base while promoting the album, appearing at festivals such as The Bamboozle and Warped Tour. In 2006, the group released the gold-selling album As Cruel as School Children. Since that rel… more »

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Written by: TRAVIS MC COY, MATTHEW MCGINLEY

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
The 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.
Album Belonging
"Taxi Driver" is a track from Gym Class Heroes' debut album titled "The Papercut Chronicles" which was released in February 2005.
Song Theme
This 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.
Number of Mentions
It mentions 24 different bands throughout the course of the song, including notable ones like Alkaline Trio, Fugazi, Cursive, amongst others.
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.
Critic Reception
The track was received favourably by critics and fans for its quirky and inventive lyrics, along with the band's characteristically energetic performance.
Band Style
"Taxi Driver" is representative of Gym Class Heroes' music style, which often blends elements of rock, hip hop, funk and reggae.
Love for Indie Bands
This track showcases Travie McCoy's love for indie rock bands as he referenced them in his songs years before he achieved mainstream success.
Live Performances
"Taxi Driver" is a crowd favorite and has been performed several times across various venues and music festivals worldwide.
Music Video
While 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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