[Intro]   That's the one   You found it right away   You found it right away      [Chorus]   It's a taxi ride kinda night in the city   Mr. driver man can you get me there   Well, it's a taxi ride kinda night in the city   And if you make it quick i'll pay you double fare      [Verse 1]   Standing on the other side of Avenue B   Waiting for the next ride across the city   Me and a 10 dollar bill   Make a solid plan      i've got to get inside in the pouring rain   I like to be above ground on a beautiful day   With a whistle and wail   I'll be waivin my hand      [Chorus]   It's a taxi ride kinda night in the city   mr. driver man can you get me there   where the vibe is right    and the people are pretty   and if you make it quick, i'll pay you double fare      [Verse 2]   Hmmm, let me think   Yeah, it's quite a walk to 15 Street    It's 5 Avenue blocks   Well, if I said I'd be there   I don't wanna be late   I don't wanna wanna wannna wanna be late      Skip the "Hi's"   "How are you?"   And the "where you from?"   'Cause tonight i'm in a hurry   And I got somewhere to be   I can't make 'em wait   That's not like me      [Chorus]   Well, it's a taxi ride kinda night in the city   Mr. driver man can you get me there   Well, it's a taxi ride kinda night in the city   And if you make it quick i'll pay ya double fare      I'll pay you double fare