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.
Still In Love
Air Traffic Lyrics
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Its so hard, now she knows I'm on my own
I, I watch her come and I watch her go
Shes knows my name and she thinks I'm lame
Its like a game, I'm lost and i don't know which way to turn
She, she takes me to another world
I turn around, face the crowd and let it out
I just cant wait until the day I find the words to say
The things I feel about her now
Shes such a tease and hard to please
So come on girl, I'm on my knees, set me free
At last I'm losing it, bit by bit
You've gotta help me to find some peace of mind; I am so blinded
I'm still in love with the girl
She is my night and my day
She has become my every word i say
The lyrics to Air Traffic's song Still In Love describe the singer's struggle with his feelings for a girl. The opening line, "I'm still in love with the girl," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer admits that it's hard to be in love with this girl, especially now that she knows he's on his own. He compares his love for her to a game, saying that he's lost and doesn't know which way to turn.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that this girl takes him to another world. However, he's also afraid that he's been betrayed by her. He can't wait until the day he can find the words to express his feelings for her. The chorus is a plea for the girl to set him free, and the singer confesses that he's losing it bit by bit.
The bridge of the song is another plea for help. The singer asks the girl to help him find some peace of mind because he's so blinded by his love for her. The song ends with a repetition of the opening line, reinforcing the singer's intense feelings for this girl.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still in love with the girl
I have not lost my affection for the girl
Its so hard, now she knows I'm on my own
It is difficult now that she is aware of my solitude
I, I watch her come and I watch her go
I observe her arrival and departure
Shes knows my name and she thinks I'm lame
She recognizes me but considers me uncool
Its like a game, I'm lost and i don't know which way to turn
It feels like a challenge, and I am disoriented and undecided
She, she takes me to another world
She transports me to a different realm
I turn around, face the crowd and let it out
I confront the audience and express my emotions
I'm so afraid I've been betrayed
I am fearful that she has deceived me
I just cant wait until the day I find the words to say
I am eagerly waiting for the moment I can articulate my feelings
The things I feel about her now
The current sentiments I have towards her
Shes such a tease and hard to please
She flirts but is challenging to satisfy
So come on girl, I'm on my knees, set me free
Please, release me from my vulnerability and dependence
At last I'm losing it, bit by bit
Finally, I am gradually succumbing to my emotions
You've gotta help me to find some peace of mind; I am so blinded
Assist me in attaining mental tranquility; I am currently confused
She is my night and my day
She dominates my thoughts constantly
She has become my every word i say
My every utterance revolves around her
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@funkinmonks64
thanks for posting, I got this from limewire many years ago, underrated song!!
@OohLa118
i can't help but sing along to this song, so f** emotional
@Bilmarys
a donde se fueron sus sueños? sueños x sueños, sueños x planes? Air Traffic tiene canciones para dormir dulcemente
@Jonnykorobo
darn limewire. This song is actually by a band called Air Traffic Control...
@libertine4ever
Wrong. It's just air traffic
@12oder4de
@fever1o1 TOOOOOOOOOOO BAD!
@autofreakjakobus
From wich album is this song?
@funkinmonks64
it was available on limewire, an early demo