Air Traffic were an alternative rock band formed in Bournemouth, England in… Read Full Bio ↴Air Traffic were an alternative rock band formed in Bournemouth, England in 2005 while at sixth-form college. The band were composed of Chris Wall (vocals, piano, guitar), Tom Pritchard (guitar), David Jordan (percussion) and James Maddock (bass guitar).

In June 2006, Air Traffic released their first single, double A-side Just Abuse Me/Charlotte on London-based indie label Club Fandango. Following this the band signed to major label EMI.

They went on to release Never Even Told Me Her Name as a four track EP in October 2006.

Their debut album Fractured Life was released in July 2007 charting at number 42 in the UK, supported by the singles Shooting Star, No More Running Away, and a re-release of Charlotte.

In February 2008 Fractured Life was released in the USA through the label Astralwerks, with additional track Come On which signaled a darker sound and lyrics thought to be about the band's troubled relationship with EMI. This release was supported with an extensive tour of America with Elbow.

In 2009 Air Traffic began writing their second album, following the departure of drummer David Jordan and leaving EMI. The first glimpse of new material was an Internet only download called Ambulate which showed a clear departure from their previous mainstream Alt-pop sound.

The played a summer tour during 2009 previewing new songs, however these only came to fruition through a low key download EP called Whatever Comes released to those attending the two final shows Air Traffic announced, a warm up gig in Bournemouth before playing Bush Hall, London on the 29th April 2010.

The band officially announced a split on the 26th September 2010 announcing
"To our Loyal fans,
We are taking a break from being a band for a while to try other things.
To everyone who ever helped us, thank you. To everyone who supported us, we wouldn’t exist without you.
We’ll let you know here if things change, or what other endeavours we’re up to.
Love
Air Traffic"

* Chris Wall – Vocals, Piano
* Tom Pritchard – Guitar
* James Maddock – Bass guitar
*David Ryan Jordan - Drums (Until 2009)

Air Traffic's singer Chris Wall's new project is Soft Bullets.

Like That
Air Traffic Lyrics

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You get me down
But I like that
On the ground
But I like that

Do you lie awake thinking of him?
Do you like to remain?

You make that sound
And I like that
A place I've found
But I like that

Do you lie awake thinking of him?
Do you like to remain?

Do you lie awake thinking of him?
Do you like to remain?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Air Traffic's song "I Like That" expresses the singer's attraction to someone who brings them down but whom they still find irresistible. The phrase "You get me down, but I like that" suggests a sense of comfort in the chaos and unpredictability of the relationship. They also mention being on the ground and still enjoying it, which could be a metaphor for feeling grounded or stable even in the midst of turmoil.

The repeated refrain of "Do you lie awake thinking of him?" and "Do you like to remain?" speaks to the singer's uncertainty and insecurity about the other person's feelings. Despite this, they still find the person's actions and behaviors appealing, as evidenced by lines like "You make that sound, and I like that" and "A place I've found, but I like that." There is a sense of accepting the ups and downs of the relationship and finding joy in the things that make it unique and exciting.

Overall, "I Like That" is a song about being drawn to someone who isn't necessarily good for you but still makes you feel alive. It captures the conflicted feelings of wanting to hold onto something that might not be sustainable in the long run.

Line by Line Meaning

You get me down
Do you make me feel low?

But I like that
Yet, it strangely intrigues me

On the ground
I feel stationary and stuck

But I like that
Yet, I find comfort in this familiar feeling

You make that sound
Is that your unique voice or characteristic?

And I like that
It's oddly appealing to me

A place I've found
This is where I feel safe and secure

But I like that
I'm content with where I'm at

Do you lie awake thinking of him?
Do thoughts of him keep you up at night?

Do you like to remain?
Are you choosing to stay in this state of mind?

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WALL, DAVID RYAN JORDAN, JAMES RICHARD MADDOCK, TOM PRITCHARD

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