Traffic
Killola Gabrielle Christian & Mandy Musgrave Lyrics
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Surrounding by heartbeats never felt more alone
What's happening
So why does everybody look the other way
When I'm right here and I want to say
Daisy, Misty, Sid, Tyler, Colby:
Here I am once again stuck in traffic
Red light, green light whoa, uh, oh
Broke the rules down the letter
Let me try it once again, I can do better
Red light, Green light whoa, uh, oh
Here I am once again
Here I am once again
Here I am once again
People flying out their cars
Forgetting and regretting can only get a girl so far
So where you going, going
Like little Boeings, Boeings, yeah
Daisy, Misty, Sid, Tyler, Colby:
Didn't ya see the red light
God knows how I hate to say I told you so
What ya lookin' at me for
I'm no help the future is a ghost
Daisy, Misty, Sid, Tyler, Colby:
Here I am once again stuck in traffic
Count to 10 trying not to panic
Red light, green light whoa, uh, oh
Broke the rules down the letter
Let me try it once again, I can do better
Red light, green light whoa, uh, oh
God knows how I hate to say
God knows how I hate to say
Here I am once again
Here I am once again
Here I am once again
Here I am once again
Here I am once again
The song "Traffic" by Killola Gabrielle Christian & Mandy Musgrave is about feeling alone even when surrounded by people. The opening lyrics "Lately out here on my own / Surrounding by heartbeats never felt more alone" convey the idea of being lost in a crowd. The concept of traffic is used as a metaphor for being stuck in a rut or feeling trapped. The chorus features the names of different people, suggesting that the singer is trying to connect with them but is unable to due to the traffic or other barriers. The repetition of "Red light, green light" adds to the sense of being stuck and unable to move forward.
The second verse of the song speaks to the idea of people rushing around without purpose. The line "People flying out their cars / Forgetting and regretting can only get a girl so far" suggests that people are so caught up in their own lives that they forget to appreciate the world around them. The line "The future is a ghost" speaks to the idea that the future is uncertain and should not be relied upon too heavily.
Overall, "Traffic" is a song about feeling trapped and alone in a world that is always moving. It speaks to the idea that despite being surrounded by people, one can still feel disconnected and lost. The use of traffic as a metaphor is effective, as it conveys the sense of being stuck.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately out here on my own
I've been feeling isolated recently
Surrounded by heartbeats, never felt more alone
Even though there are people around me, I still feel lonely
What's happening
I don't understand what's going on
So why does everybody look the other way
I feel like everyone is ignoring me
When I'm right here and I want to say
I want to speak up but I feel like no one will listen
Here I am once again stuck in traffic
I'm trapped in a situation that feels endless
Count to 10 trying not to panic
I'm trying to stay calm but I'm anxious
Red light, green light whoa, uh, oh
My life feels like it's out of my control, like a game of stop and go
Broke the rules down to the letter
I tried to do everything perfectly, but it didn't work out
Let me try it once again, I can do better
I want to try again and do it right this time
People flying out their cars
People are getting impatient and reckless
Forgetting and regretting can only get a girl so far
I can't keep dwelling on my mistakes, I need to move forward
So where you going, going like little Boeings, Boeings, yeah
Everyone is in a rush, like planes taking off from an airport
Didn't ya see the red light
You should have stopped but you didn't
God knows how I hate to say I told you so
I don't want to say 'I told you so,' but I warned you
What ya lookin' at me for, I'm no help the future is a ghost
Don't expect me to have all the answers, the future is uncertain
God knows how I hate to say
I really don't want to say it
Here I am once again
I'm back in the same situation
Here I am once again
Again and again, I find myself in this place
Here I am once again
I keep repeating the same mistakes
Here I am once again
I'm still searching for a way out
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jenn Petersen
Gawd I love this soundtrack.
Sammy Rodriguez
here i am once again stuck in traffic