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.
Shooting Star
Air Traffic Lyrics
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I'll be coming out to meet you
I'll be there to make you mine
Pretty, if the rain will pour
I'll be knocking at your window
I'll be begging you for more
And I'm trying to fit you in
But I can't seem to find the room
Cutie, if it all falls through
We can piece it back together
I can learn to trust you too
You're just too good to lose
And I can't refuse
So don't make me choose
Between the two
I'm fed up in here
In my atmosphere
Don't you know who you are
You're my shooting star
Pretty, teach me wrong from right
'Cause in love there are no answers
And in life there is no lie
Pretty, if the sun won't shine
Now you've come this far to meet me
And I know, I know you're mine
You're just too good to lose
And I can't refuse
So don't make me choose
Between the two
I'm fed up in here
In my atmosphere
Don't you know who you are
You're my shooting star
Don't you know who you are
You're my shooting star
The lyrics in "Shooting Star" by Air Traffic convey a romantic message about a burgeoning relationship. The song's lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who are deeply in love with each other. The singer pledges to be there for his partner, even if the weather puts them apart. The lyrics convey a sense of devotion and reliability in the singer's commitment. The singer reassures her that they can overcome any obstacle if things don't go as planned. He admits that he doesn't know how to fit her into his life, but he is willing to make space for her.
The song's chorus highlights the singer's deep desire for the person they are singing about. The chorus uses a metaphor, hinting that the person is his "shooting star." The chorus implies that this person is a constant in the singer's life, and they are essential to him. The singer appears to be struggling to convey his feelings by stating that the person is "too good to lose." He is worried about having to choose between two things - possibly his current life and this new relationship. The song's lyrics highlight the singer's desire for someone to call his own, and he is willing to do anything to make that a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty, if the sun won't shine
Even if things are not going well, I will come and see you
I'll be coming out to meet you
I will make the effort to reach you
I'll be there to make you mine
I want you to be mine, and I will make sure to show you that
Pretty, if the rain will pour
Even in difficult times, I will find a way to be with you
I'll be knocking at your window
I will never stop trying to be close to you
I'll be begging you for more
I will do anything to keep our connection strong
It is as if you've come along too soon
I wasn't expecting to meet someone like you, but I am excited to see where this goes
And I'm trying to fit you in
I'm eager to make space in my life for you
But I can't seem to find the room
It's difficult to balance everything, but I am committed to making it work
Cutie, if it all falls through
If things don't work out, we can still try to fix it
We can piece it back together
I believe we can overcome any obstacles that come our way
I can learn to trust you too
I'm willing to work on our relationship and grow together
You're just too good to lose
You mean too much to me, and I don't want to lose you
And I can't refuse
I am unable to turn away from you
So don't make me choose
I don't want to have to make a decision between you and something else
Between the two
I don't want to have to choose between you and another option
I'm fed up in here
I am tired of being stuck in my old ways
In my atmosphere
I want to change my surroundings and try something new
Don't you know who you are
You mean so much to me, and I hope you realize your own worth
You're my shooting star
You are someone special who brightens up my life
Pretty, teach me wrong from right
Please help me learn and grow alongside you, so we can make positive choices together
'Cause in love there are no answers
Even though love can be confusing, I am willing to navigate it with you
And in life there is no lie
I want to be transparent and honest with you
Now you've come this far to meet me
I appreciate the effort you have made to be in my life
And I know, I know you're mine
I am confident in the connection we share
Don't you know who you are
You are someone special and important to me
You're my shooting star
You are someone who illuminates my life and brings me happiness
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Ryan Jordan, James Richard Maddock, Tom Pritchard, Christopher Michael Wall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Katie-Melissa
In love with this song forever
@richim2326
I agree.... I always want to come back to this song... (there have been a million songs since, but this this song just stands out)
@kazuya345laptop
After al the years, i still love it, thanx
@monvey7291
That's an incredibly beautiful song that deserves more attention 👏👏👏
@stevemcgrath1634
Even after all these years, you must have more of this awesome music up ya sleeve. You can't just loose this kind of talent! Please come back!!
@peterweston1356
Agreed
@Zewwm
Will always come back to this song, means the world to me. I was 14 and did a cover of it on my 1st YouTube channel 3mb0... the drummer reached out to me and asked me to come meet the band. I couldn't believe it. I'm now 30 years old and still wear that t-shirt I bought from the gig 16 or so years a go now.
@richim2326
When I first heard this song, it just blew me away!.... This song will always be there, as a favourite!
@jackcooper2346
One of my most influencing bands of my life. So good to hear this!! I've literally laughed, sung and cried to this over the years!
@jordansteed3015
You honestly have no idea how long i have been trying to remember this band/song then boom middle of the night the band name comes back to me