Traffic Sound
Calla Lyrics
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Crawl and call me up
Against a simple thought I thought I had
You, inside my arms
Inside my hands
Paralyzing every sense I've ever had
Over silent talk
Why'd she pick me up
Arnold in the backseat sitting silently
Tracing passing lights
Tremble on with me
Dreaming of a simple life We'll never see
The lyrics to Calla's song Traffic Sound convey a sense of numbness and detachment from reality. The singer seems to be going through the motions of daily life, from walking to driving, but is unable to fully engage with their surroundings. They are haunted by a fleeting memory or thought that they can't quite grasp, and are distracted by the presence of another person in their life, possibly a lover or friend. This person is both comforting and suffocating, causing the singer to feel paralyzed and sensory-deprived.
The traffic sound of the title represents the constant noise and chaos of the outside world that the singer is trying to tune out. They are lost in their own internal monologue, unable to connect with anyone or anything. The reference to Arnold in the backseat is particularly intriguing, as it suggests that the singer is not alone in their detachment. Arnold could be a symbol for a part of themselves that they are struggling to reconcile with.
Overall, Traffic Sound is a haunting and introspective song that explores themes of disconnection, longing, and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Over, trip, and walk
Moving through life, experiencing obstacles and challenges along the way.
Crawl and call me up
Struggling to overcome difficulties and seeking help from others.
Against a simple thought I thought I had
Feeling conflicted and struggling with one's own beliefs and assumptions.
You, inside my arms
Feeling close and intimate with someone.
Inside my hands
Holding onto someone tightly and never wanting to let go.
Paralyzing every sense I've ever had
Being overwhelmed with powerful emotions and feelings.
Over silent talk
Unspoken communication between people that is still deeply meaningful.
Why'd she pick me up
Questioning why someone would choose to be with or help you.
Arnold in the backseat sitting silently
Feeling isolated and alone even in the presence of others.
Tracing passing lights
Reflecting on the passing of time and the transient nature of life.
Tremble on with me
Moving forward together despite fear and uncertainty.
Dreaming of a simple life We'll never see
Longing for a life that is unattainable or unrealistic.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: AURELIO VALLE, SEAN DONOVAN, WAYNE MAGRUDER
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e7ili
Terrific song, should be in the next David Lynch´s movie. The best album of Calla, dark, seductive and original.
NomisIsGozulike
i have their first 3 cds at home original even one special edition i hope ill never lose them :-)
Shamp00
I heard this on last.fm along with slum creeper... oh wow, fell in love.
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NomisIsGozulike
122 views? is is so god damn unterrated, obviously im the only one from germany who knows about this band well kinda makes me happy though
Orhan ÇABUK
Tabutta Rövaşata tadı var
MISS BRAÚNA
@NomisIsGozulike WE MIGHT BE THE ONLY ONES (@MrStoobroo INCLUDED) IN THE GALAXY, EVEN. AND THIS DOESNT SADDEN ME AT ALL. I FEEL GORGEOUSLY SPECIAL.
MISS BRAÚNA
FUNNY THING (YEAH, I'M HIGH ON CAPS, CANT LET IT GO): IF YOU TRY TO LOOK FOR THEM ON ANY TORRENT SITE, ALL THAT COMES IS MARIA CALLAS. I SAID *ALL*.
Stuart Bryan
Concurred.