Only Traffic
Dave Tamkin Lyrics


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Finally, Friday layed some shining,
I think its gunna, think its gunna rain.
She sits waiting, flowers around her toes,
Think its time, a time to go.

Forty cents can I spare?
Change like me never gets me there.
If there's even a sun let me know,
Time goes slow, now time to go.

Little peace on this road ahead,
Found some time to look behind.
No anthem here just sick of provin' I can drive,
I can hear, I can hear em sigh.

Dollar fifteen, a waste around the bend,
Somewhere quiet, somewhere to rest my head.
Jolly Inn back off of Georgia state line,
I've been drivin' drivin' since the sun in my eyes.

Its only traffic amongst the wheels,
Its only traffic when you're leavin' home,
Its only traffic playin on the radio,
Only traffic, only...

Up a mile an old trucker swirves,
I don't need to lose the wheel like that.
I'm not losing sleep anymore,
Life's to short for that.

Filled up my pitcher drinkin dark tonight,
Looks like my worlds about to spin.
No I don't smoke, Can I have a light?
Looks like I'm sleepin in my car again.

Its only traffic amongst the wheels,
Its only traffic when you're leavin' home,
Its only traffic playin on the radio,
Only traffic, only...

Finally, Friday layed some shinin'
I think of nothing now alone.
Finally, Finally layed some shinin'
She sits waiting phone cord wrapped around her toes.
I know she's waiting, I know its time to call home.

I know I know I know I know
I know I know I know I know

Its only traffic amongst the wheels,
Its only traffic when you're leavin' home,
Its only traffic playin on the radio,
Only traffic, only...

Its only traffic amongst the wheels,
Its only traffic when you're leavin' home,




Its only traffic playin on the radio,
Only traffic, only...

Overall Meaning

In Dave Tamkin's song "Only Traffic," the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person on a journey, both physically and metaphorically. The song begins with the anticipation of rain on a Friday, setting the stage for a reflective and perhaps somber mood. The singer is waiting, surrounded by flowers, a symbol of beauty and growth, suggesting a desire for change and a new direction in life. The repetition of the phrase "think its time, a time to go" indicates a sense of restlessness and the need for something different.


Moving forward, the lyrics touch on themes of financial struggles and the feeling of being stuck. The mention of having only forty cents emphasizes the singer's lack of resources and the difficulty in making progress. The line "change like me never gets me there" highlights the frustration of not being able to change one's circumstances easily.


As the song progresses, there is a reflection on the journey itself. The singer seeks peace and takes a moment to look back, indicating a desire for introspection and self-assessment. The mention of driving and hearing others sigh suggests a sense of weariness and the burden of constantly proving oneself. The lyrics convey a longing for a quiet place to rest, exemplified by the Jolly Inn reference near the Georgia state line.


Further into the song, there is a shift in tone. The realization that life is too short to lose sleep over trivial matters emerges. The singer fills up their "pitcher," potentially metaphorical for seeking solace or finding comfort, but acknowledges the impending chaos represented by the spinning world. The mention of sleeping in a car suggests a transient lifestyle and a certain acceptance of the circumstances. The repetition of "Its only traffic" throughout the song serves as a reminder that the obstacles and challenges faced are just a part of the journey.


Overall, "Only Traffic" presents a narrative of a person searching for meaning and change in their life. The lyrics delve into themes of restlessness, financial struggles, introspection, and acceptance of life's challenges. The song's introspective and relatable nature allows listeners to connect with the singer's journey and contemplate their own experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Finally, Friday layed some shining,
After a long week, Friday brought some relief and joy.


I think its gunna, think its gunna rain.
I sense that there might be rain approaching.


She sits waiting, flowers around her toes,
She patiently waits with flowers surrounding her feet.


Think its time, a time to go.
I believe it's the right moment to depart.


Forty cents can I spare?
Do I have enough money, only forty cents?


Change like me never gets me there.
Coins like me never take me far enough.


If there's even a sun let me know,
If there's still hope, please inform me.


Time goes slow, now time to go.
Moments feel longer, and it's now time to leave.


Little peace on this road ahead,
There's not much tranquility on the path in front of me.


Found some time to look behind.
I managed to find a moment to reflect on the past.


No anthem here just sick of provin' I can drive,
There's no anthem or anthem-worthy cause, I'm just tired of proving that I can drive.


I can hear, I can hear em sigh.
I can perceive people sighing in frustration.


Dollar fifteen, a waste around the bend,
One dollar and fifteen cents, a futile expense just around the corner.


Somewhere quiet, somewhere to rest my head.
I need to find a peaceful place to lay my head.


Jolly Inn back off of Georgia state line,
Jolly Inn, located beyond the Georgia state line.


I've been drivin' drivin' since the sun in my eyes.
I've been driving continuously since the sun blinded my vision.


Its only traffic amongst the wheels,
The congestion on the road is nothing more than a result of the vehicles around me.


Its only traffic when you're leavin' home,
Traffic only becomes an issue when you're departing from home.


Its only traffic playin on the radio,
The only thing you hear on the radio is news about traffic.


Only traffic, only...
Traffic is the sole obstacle in my way.


Up a mile an old trucker swirves,
Further up the road, an elderly truck driver makes a sudden maneuver.


I don't need to lose the wheel like that.
I don't want to lose control of my steering wheel in the same manner.


I'm not losing sleep anymore,
I no longer suffer from sleeplessness.


Life's too short for that.
Life is too brief to waste on such things.


Filled up my pitcher drinkin dark tonight,
I replenished my pitcher by consuming a dark beverage this evening.


Looks like my worlds about to spin.
It seems like my life is about to become chaotic.


No I don't smoke, Can I have a light?
No, I don't smoke, but can I borrow a lighter?


Looks like I'm sleepin in my car again.
It appears that I will be sleeping in my car once more.


Finally, Finally layed some shinin'
Finally, there's some radiant light in my life.


I think of nothing now alone.
When I'm alone, my mind is empty.


Finally, Finally layed some shinin'
Finally, there's some radiant light in my life.


She sits waiting phone cord wrapped around her toes.
She patiently sits, the phone cord wrapped around her toes.


I know she's waiting, I know its time to call home.
I am aware that she is waiting, and it's time for me to call home.


I know I know I know I know
I am completely aware, I know, I know, I know, I know


Its only traffic amongst the wheels,
The congestion on the road is nothing more than a result of the vehicles around me.


Its only traffic when you're leavin' home,
Traffic only becomes an issue when you're departing from home.


Its only traffic playin on the radio,
The only thing you hear on the radio is news about traffic.


Only traffic, only...
Traffic is the sole obstacle in my way.


Its only traffic amongst the wheels,
The congestion on the road is nothing more than a result of the vehicles around me.


Its only traffic when you're leavin' home,
Traffic only becomes an issue when you're departing from home.


Its only traffic playin on the radio,
The only thing you hear on the radio is news about traffic.


Only traffic, only...
Traffic is the sole obstacle in my way.




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