Traffic Lights
Cold Blood Club Lyrics
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Rattling my window panes and feeding me your host
Just no more talk of tombs, or measuring our wounds
It's better now the less we know
Cause I want to live, I want to live
Run the white flag, I want to live
Where there's no, no traffic lights
No, there's no, no traffic lights
I cannot say what time it was, we were off our heads
Drunk and prowling Houston Street, raising hell
You cut me to the bone, you only ever measure once
I am the wreckage of your fond farewell
And I can't see why you'd rather die
You cross your heart and close your eyes
To dream of boulevards like darkest night
Where there's no, no traffic lights
No, there's no, no traffic lights
We'll go out West and burn the corpse tonight
Where there's no, no traffic lights
No, there's no, no traffic lights
We'll burn the boulevards come darkest night
The lyrics of "Traffic Lights" by Cold Blood Club convey a sense of longing for freedom and escape from the burdens of the past. The first verse talks about someone who has a haunting presence in the singer's life, metaphorically represented as ghosts hanging out in their streets. This presence rattles their window panes and fills them with emotions, but the singer wants to move on from dwelling on the past and measuring their pain. They believe that it's better to embrace the unknown and live in the present.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to live a full and unrestricted life. They want to let go of any conflicts or issues they've experienced. The mention of the white flag may suggest surrendering to the need for change and freedom. It's a call to break free from the constraints that hold them back.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe a wild night spent on Houston Street, intoxicated and causing trouble. The other person involved has hurt the singer deeply, but despite being wounded, the singer acknowledges that measuring that pain is fruitless. They see themselves as the aftermath of a bittersweet farewell, indicating that they are still affected by the relationship or experience.
The bridge delves deeper into the other person's mindset, questioning why they would choose to give up on life. The phrase "you cross your heart and close your eyes" implies a sense of resignation or turning away from facing reality. While this person might dream of living in a place akin to the darkest nights on boulevards, the singer recognizes the metaphorical absence of traffic lights in that dream. This absence symbolizes a life without boundaries or rules, where they can freely explore and experience new things.
Finally, the lyrics express a desire to burn the boulevards in the darkest night, suggesting a yearning to leave behind the familiar and embark on a journey of transformation and liberation. The repetition of "no, there's no, no traffic lights" reinforces the desire for a life without restrictions, boundaries, or interruptions. It's a call to embrace the unknown, leave behind the past, and live without being hindered by external constraints.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Thomas Aaron Stuart
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