Story Behind The Song
I actually saw a lime green taxi in New York and wondered what it must feel like, among all those yellow cabs...
Song Description
Feeling out of place and alone, awkward, in your situation.
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Tranquil |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
LIME GREEN TAXI
© 2005 Jennifer Marks and Cassandra Kubinski
A SECTION I go to the trouble of believing in myself
I go to the trouble of putting my fears on the shelf
I try to keep it real,
But I still feel
Like a LIME GREEN TAXI in New York.
A SECTION I drive downtown, trying to collect my fare
I stare in the rearview at the backseat, no one?s there
No matter where I go,
I?m exposed
Like a LIME GREEN TAXI in New York.
B SECTION Slowly crawling through the traffic
Down Broadway
A crazy maze of lights and faces,
Still can?t find my place, my way
A SECTION The road?s never even, even after all these miles
I drive by the rules, but they don?t always apply
The pedal?s at my heel,
But I still feel
Like a LIME GREEN TAXI in New York.
B SECTION Wind my way through blocks with strangers,
Listening to their dreams
All of them are getting closer,
Everyone but me, it seems
A SECTION The engine?s running, clear skies, bright sunshine
I know where I?m going, and what I?m after; I?ll be fine
I?m behind the wheel,
But I still feel
Like a LIME GREEN TAXI in New York.