Traffic Lights
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Some people just want to watch the world burn

From all the train wrecks, we're closer to home
Than we realized, can you imagine that
From all the times, that we had conflicts
We'd always come on back, we'd always come on back

Wait for me, I'm on a roadtrip
Where are you, I'm gonna find you
When you're in doubt, just give a shout
And turn around, you'll see me standing there

Waiting, calling your name
Falling, falling for you

Speed it up, speed it up, they're only wasting our time
Come on out, come on out, we're gonna make things rhyme
In our life, in this run, in our motions
Don't mind, don't cry, don't stop at the lights
We're gonna run, we're gonna run, run them all this time
Never look back, making a comeback

There's a car crash, in the corner of the street
Glad it wasn't me, I think I'll just go leave
Cause ignorance, is the latest fashion
The oldest trend, the new attraction

Hello my lady, will you come join me
In the backseat, let's go and warm it up
With our body heat, come on you and me
We're gonna make them believe, we're gonna make them leave

Speed it up, speed it up, they're only wasting our time
Come on out, come on out, we're gonna make things rhyme
In our life, in this run, in our motions
Don't mind, don't cry, don't stop at the lights
We're gonna run, we're gonna run, run them all this time
Never look back, making a comeback

Doctor, doctor
Why can't you prescribe me
A life better than this?
Indeed, I am in dire need
They sent me away, they led me astray
I'm so far away, I'm gonna run away
Come on sweetheart, come back to me

Speed it up, speed it up, they're only wasting our time
Come on out, come on out, we're gonna make things rhyme
In our life, in this run, in our motions
Don't mind, don't cry, don't stop at the lights




We're gonna run, we're gonna run, run them all this time
Never look back, making a comeback

Overall Meaning

The song "Traffic Lights" by Monday begins with the line "Some people just want to watch the world burn," which is a reference to a quote by Alfred from the Batman movie "The Dark Knight." From here, the lyrics are about a road trip that the singer is on and the complications that arise during the journey. The line "From all the train wrecks, we're closer to home than we realized" suggests that the singer and their companions have encountered several obstacles along the way, but have come to a realization about their own lives in the process.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the need to keep moving forward and not let anything hinder progress. The lines "Don't mind, don't cry, don't stop at the lights" are a call to action to keep pushing through despite any setbacks. The phrase "making a comeback" suggests that the singer has been knocked down before, but is determined to get back up and keep going.


The second half of the song takes a darker turn with the reference to a car crash and the idea of ignorance being the latest fashion. The chorus becomes more urgent with the repetition of "we're gonna run, we're gonna run, run them all this time" suggesting that the singer is trying to outrun the problems they are facing.


Overall, "Traffic Lights" seems to be a song about the ups and downs of life and the determination to keep moving forward despite any setbacks. It touches on themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the importance of keeping a positive attitude.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people just want to watch the world burn
There are individuals who enjoy chaos and destruction.


From all the train wrecks, we're closer to home
Despite facing difficult times, we find comfort in our own space.


Than we realized, can you imagine that
We often underestimate the familiarity of our surroundings.


From all the times, that we had conflicts
Amidst disagreements and tension.


We'd always come on back, we'd always come on back
We manage to reconcile and move forward despite disagreements.


Wait for me, I'm on a roadtrip
I'm traveling but need someone to wait for me.


Where are you, I'm gonna find you
I need to locate you in order to meet up.


When you're in doubt, just give a shout
If you're unsure, reach out and ask for help.


And turn around, you'll see me standing there
I'll be here for you when you need me.


Waiting, calling your name
I'm eagerly anticipating your arrival.


Falling, falling for you
I'm developing romantic feelings for you.


Speed it up, speed it up, they're only wasting our time
Don't let anyone slow us down; let's move quickly towards our goal.


Come on out, come on out, we're gonna make things rhyme
Let's work together to make everything flow seamlessly.


In our life, in this run, in our motions
During our lifetime, in our journey, and in our actions.


Don't mind, don't cry, don't stop at the lights
Don't worry, don't become upset or sad, and don't let obstacles block us.


We're gonna run, we're gonna run, run them all this time
We won't back down; we're going to face and overcome our challenges.


Never look back, making a comeback
Don't dwell on the past, instead, focus on making a triumphant return.


There's a car crash, in the corner of the street
There's been an accident on the road.


Glad it wasn't me, I think I'll just go leave
I'm fortunate not to have been involved; I'll continue on my way.


Cause ignorance, is the latest fashion
The act of being uninformed is popularized and accepted.


The oldest trend, the new attraction
This phenomenon has been happening for a long time, but now it's gaining more attention.


Hello my lady, will you come join me
Greetings, would you like to accompany me?


In the backseat, let's go and warm it up
Let's get in the car and make the temperature warm and cozy.


With our body heat, come on you and me
We will generate the warmth ourselves.


We're gonna make them believe, we're gonna make them leave
We will convince them with our actions and make them depart.


Doctor, doctor
Addressing a medical professional.


Why can't you prescribe me
I need a prescription.


A life better than this?
A better quality of life than my current situation.


Indeed, I am in dire need
I'm in urgent need of assistance.


They sent me away, they led me astray
They removed me from a place or situation and caused me to become lost.


I'm so far away, I'm gonna run away
I feel distant and disconnected; I might leave altogether.


Come on sweetheart, come back to me
Please return to me or reunite with me.




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Lyrics if you prefer comments:
I-65
your hand on my leg while your other hand drives
you’d glance to the side
I’d tell you to focus, you’d swerve to the right
that’s how it used to be
you’d look at me before you turn the key
but now i can’t help but think
that maybe you fell out of love with me

cause you keep your eyes on the road
both hands on the wheel
you never let go
you don’t like to talk to me when
your foots on the gas
say you’re focusing
i wish we would stop at a red and you’d turn to say you love me again
but you keep your eyes on the road
no matter what color the traffic lights glow

i used to hope
all the lights would be red or yellow
now i hope for green
so i can pretend that’s why you ignore me
you don’t wanna talk
when i get in you turn the music up
but i still buckle up
i’m holding on but i think that you’re done

cause you keep your eyes on the road
both hands on the wheel
you never let go
you don’t like to talk to me when
your foots on the gas
say you’re focusing
i wish we would stop at a red and you’d turn to say you love me again
but you keep your eyes on the road
no matter what color the traffic lights glow

every time that you pull up in the drive
i get in your car and think is this the last time
i’m holding my breath in the passenger side
your safe driving has me scared for my life

cause you keep your eyes on the road
both hands on the wheel
you never let go
you don’t like to talk to me when
your foots on the gas
say you’re focusing
i wish we would stop at a red and you’d turn to say you love me again
but you keep your eyes on the road
no matter what color the traffic lights glow

No matter what color the traffic lights glow
No matter what color the traffic lights glow
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@annabrizendine896

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@user-pg3de9qx8d

"You're safe driving has me scared for my life". -- Wow, that line hits deep

@gsiya4023

Exactly even I loved that line

@getomalfoy

indeed.

@LapissHamster

nah im not at that part yet but TRUE

@rafiasabahat02

You are safe driving has me scared for life

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