Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Joeboy continues to tug at the heartstrings with his latest single, “Taxi Driver“, a soul-baring track that boldens his reputation as a master of emotive storytelling. After releasing his earlier single, SMH, with Tempoe a brooding reflection on a love turned sour—Joeboy doubles down on the heartbreak narrative with Taxi Driver.
Dropped just weeks before his highly anticipated third studio album, Viva Lavida, set to arrive on March 28, 2025, this new single offers a poignant glimpse into what fans can expect from the forthcoming LP. With his recent releases steeped in themes of betrayal and emotional wreckage, it’s clear that heartbreak will be a central thread weaving through the album.
Taxi Driver finds Joeboy at his most exposed, channelling the pain of a fractured romance into a haunting plea. The song’s lyrics: “Taxi driver can you take me home, I can’t feel my soul, this feeling I’m better on my own,” captures the depths of his despair, painting a vivid picture of a man broken by the games and heartaches inflicted by his lover.
Watch the lyric video below.