Alexander also has his own recording studio located in THUD Studios of N Hollywood. There, he along with his producer/co-writer, Morgan Taylor Reid, are able to write and record his original music (available on iTunes) as well as music that has been featured (licensed) in Commercials, Film and Television projects around the globe. They also work out of Morgan's recording studio in W Hollywood. Most recently, Alexander's songs were featured in "One Tree Hill" on CW, "The Ghost Whisperer" on CBS, "Castle" and "Rookie Blue" on ABC, and coming soon to "Friends With Benefits" on NBC and "Hard Times Of RJ Berger" on MTV. Alexander has also written and produced songs with other songwriters and recording artists.
He has built a following on the internet via Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Reverb Nation. Alexander has over 80,000 fans online. The word seems to be spreading by electronic grass roots about Alexander's music.
This year he showcases at SWSW, NAMM, DRIVEN, and The Indie Music Fest in Las Vegas. He's been a finalist in the national and international competitions Acoustic Live, Amercian Idol Underground, The UK Songwriting Contest and the prestigious International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Today, he continues to perform around L.A. and across the country, establishing his position as an emotionally revealing and talented new artist. His latest EP was produced by Morgan Taylor Reid and mastered by Brian Gardner. He is currently signed with Riptide Music.
He's been compared to recording artists like: Ryan Tedder, Brandon Flowers, John Mayer, Five For Fighting and Coldplay. In the current singer/songwriter renaissance, Alexander Cardinale hopes to stand out with his dense, contagious melodies and honest, poetic lyricism.
Past performance venues include: Hotel Cafe, The Viper Room, The Knitting Factory, The Whiskey, Room 5, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Treasure Island and many more.
Traffic Lights
Alexander Cardinale Lyrics
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Cannot look the other way
Why you bend and break?
Time ticks by you like a dream
You keep hearing quietly
From who you used to be
You don't need
Traffic lights to tell you when to go
You don't need me to tell you what you know
Take a good look, take a hard look at yourself
You know, that traffic lights will never change
But you can change
Feels just like another day
Slam the gas and hit the brakes
The years just slip away
No one road can take you home, and
No one knows just where to go
So give up the plans that you made
Tomorrow can be a new day
You don't need
You don't need
Traffic lights to tell you when to go
You don't need me to tell you what you know
Take a good look, take a hard look at yourself
You know, that traffic lights will never change
But you can change
It's not too late to make a change
Your life is a blank page
It's not too late to make a change
Your life is a black page
You don't need
You don't need
Traffic lights to tell you when to go
You don't need me to tell you what you know
Take a good look, take a hard look at yourself
You know, that traffic lights will never change
Traffic lights to tell you when to go
You don't need me to tell you what you know
Take a good look, take a hard look at yourself
You know, that traffic lights will never change
But you change
The lyrics of this song, "Traffic Lights" by Alexander Cardinale, focus on the theme of personal change and taking control of one's life. The song begins with the lines "I know that you're so afraid, cannot look the other way, why you bend and break?" The singer acknowledges that the listener may be hesitant to change and has been struggling with personal issues, but encourages them to make a change. The chorus consists of the repeated idea that one does not need external validation or approval to make a change; they have the power to make the necessary changes on their own. The singer encourages the listener to take a hard look at themselves and to stop waiting for external factors to dictate their lives. The second verse expands on this idea, stating that no one knows exactly where life will take them, and that it's okay to let go of planned outcomes for the sake of changing and growing.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to take control of their lives, rather than waiting for external circumstances to dictate their actions. It acknowledges that change is scary and often difficult, but that it is ultimately up to the individual to ensure their own happiness and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that you're so afraid
I understand that you're really scared
Cannot look the other way
You can't ignore what's happening
Why you bend and break?
Why are you struggling so much?
Time ticks by you like a dream
Time seems to pass you by without you noticing
You keep hearing quietly
You hear it in the back of your mind
From who you used to be
From the person you used to be
You don't need
You don't have to rely on
Traffic lights to tell you when to go
Red and green lights aren't necessary to indicate when to move forward
You don't need me to tell you what you know
You don't need anyone else to inform you on things you're already aware of
Take a good look, take a hard look at yourself
Look at yourself deeply and objectively
You know, that traffic lights will never change
You realize that the lights on the road will always stay the same
But you can change
But you're capable of changing
Feels just like another day
Every day seems ordinary
Slam the gas and hit the brakes
Speed up and slow down
The years just slip away
Time passes in the blink of an eye
No one road can take you home, and
No single path will lead you to a perfect destination
No one knows just where to go
Nobody knows exactly where to head
So give up the plans that you made
Abandon the strategies you've established
Tomorrow can be a new day
The future is always subject to a fresh start
It's not too late to make a change
It's still possible to alter your behaviour
Your life is a blank page
Your existence is a new opportunity
It's not too late to make a change
It's still possible to alter your behaviour
Your life is a black page
No mistakes or issues in your past can prevent you from shifting your life around
Traffic lights to tell you when to go
Red and green lights aren't necessary to indicate when to move forward
You don't need me to tell you what you know
You don't need anyone else to inform you on things you're already aware of
Take a good look, take a hard look at yourself
Look at yourself deeply and objectively
You know, that traffic lights will never change
You realize that the lights on the road will always stay the same
But you can change
But you're capable of changing
Writer(s): Morgan Taylor Reid, Alexander Cardinale
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
張甯妡
I really love this song!!!!!!
alanchichino
Why so few likes? This song is really good
lex
This is so wonderful! <3
Laxi
Good song ! <3
Lucian Enc
good voice
Color Kocka
Magyar vagyok és imádom ezt a számot! :) <3
渡鴉旅者
2022
This song is really helpful
when i lost the way to go
Kocka Color
<3
вика гринюк
Awesome. For this I should learn English))
渡鴉旅者
2018