Jens Lekman: “Black Cab”

Oh, my dum-dums. Here we are, Jens Lekman Day drawing to a close.

This last song could have just as easily been “Higher Power” or “Silvia.” And you might find “Black Cab” a little bit slow at first. But take note: resonant and mournful, this is the best shower song of all time.

Although maybe this song only sounds good in my shower, when I sing it. If that’s the case—if “Black Cab” doesn’t work for you in your shower—I invite you over to mine, to listen to me sing it.

I feel like going home
But at the same time, I don’t