Michael Patrick Kelly, born December 5, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland, has been b… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Patrick Kelly, born December 5, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland, has been better known as Paddy Kelly, being part of The Kelly Family. After releasing his first solo record in 2003, "In Exile", he took a long break, studying Philosophy and other subjects in a monastery in France, searching for the meaning of life.

About 10 years later, he first started with small performances in churches and the like until he finally released his next solo record in 2015 "Human". Aged 37 meanwhile, he decided to leave the childish sounding nick Paddy behind and has switched to his full given name. He's still called Paddy by friends, fans, family and colleagues.
In 2016 he released "Ruah" , followed by "iD" in 2017.
All of his solo albums had notable success in Germany with "Human" and "iD" reaching top ten.
Michael Patrick is married and lives in Dublin. Because of his solo career (touring in 2017/2018) he did not join the reunion of The Kelly Family in 2017. He is also a part of the German music tv show "Sing meinen Song" (Sing my Song) where several musicians cover songs of each other (and other artists) and interpret them in new ways.

Traffic Lights
Michael Patrick Kelly Lyrics

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How long will it take?
Have I got time for a shower?
You could jump on the blue line
Take a bus from the station
And I'll meet you out there
And get a drink if it's alright

Don't care what we do

'Cause the night is ours
As long as we do
What we're doing for hours
How long will it take?
Have I got time for a shower?
You could jump on the blue line

I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I
I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I

I hope that the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away from you
I hope the traffic lights don't change
Wherever I lose
And I hope that you
Get there soon
I hope the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away, keep me away from you
Keep me away from you

It's cold outside
I've been waiting for an hour
But it's feeling like forever
You put your best dress on
With a low-cut top
Guess you should've worn a sweater

And every passing car leaves me wondering
Did you read me wrong?
What is happening?
Did the driver say
"Go the other way
And look for something better"

I hope that the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away from you
I hope the traffic lights don't change
Wherever I lose
And I hope that you
Get there soon
I hope the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away, keep me away from you

"Go, guys!"

"Come on, let's go!"

I hope that the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away from you
I hope the traffic lights don't change
Wherever I lose
And I hope that you
Get there soon
I hope the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away

I hope that the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away from you
I hope the traffic lights don't change
Wherever I lose
And I hope that you
Get there soon

I hope the traffic lights don't don't
Keep me away, keep me away from you

Overall Meaning

The song "Traffic Lights" by Michael Patrick Kelly is a tale about a man willing to wait all night for someone special. The song revolves around the singer's anticipation and anxiety as he waits for his lover. He wonders if he has enough time to take a shower or if he should go to the meeting place directly. He hopes that traffic lights don't keep him away from her.

The singer is cold, and he has been waiting for an hour. The lyrics suggest that his lover is late. He criticizes her for not dressing appropriately for the weather, and every passing car makes him wonder if she has chosen someone else over him. Despite his fears, the singer is determined to wait all night for his beloved. The song is all about the thrill of the unknown, the thrill of a first meeting, and the hope that things will turn out well.

In conclusion, Michael Patrick Kelly's "Traffic Lights" is an ode to the excitement and anticipation of waiting for a loved one, complete with all the doubts and fears that come with it. The song's catchy melody and relatable lyrics make it an enjoyable and memorable song.

Line by Line Meaning

How long will it take?
Asking how long it will take to meet up with someone

Have I got time for a shower?
Wondering if there is enough time to freshen up before meeting up

You could jump on the blue line
Suggesting a quicker transportation option

Take a bus from the station
Another suggestion for getting to the meeting place

And I'll meet you out there
Confirming that they will meet at the designated spot

And get a drink if it's alright
Suggesting a drink to unwind after arriving

Don't care what we do
Indicating that the activity doesn't matter as long as they are together

'Cause the night is ours
Expressing that they have the night to themselves

As long as we do
As long as they are doing something together

What we're doing for hours
Spending quality time together for hours

I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I
Stating that they are willing to wait all night for the other person

I hope that the traffic lights don't don't
Expressing the hope that traffic lights don't keep them apart

Keep me away from you
Preventing them from reaching their destination

And I hope that you
Expressing the hope that the other person arrives safely

Get there soon
Wanting the other person to arrive soon

It's cold outside
Commenting on the weather

I've been waiting for an hour
Implying that they have been waiting for a long time

But it's feeling like forever
Expressing how long the wait seems

You put your best dress on
Commenting on the other person's attire

With a low-cut top
Further description of the other person's outfit

Guess you should've worn a sweater
Suggesting that the other person should've dressed warmer

And every passing car leaves me wondering
Every car passing by makes them worry

Did you read me wrong?
Questioning if the other person misunderstood the plans

What is happening?
Feeling confused about the situation

Did the driver say
Wondering if the driver gave incorrect directions

"Go the other way
Implication that they may have gone the wrong direction

And look for something better"
Suggesting to take a different direction to find something better

"Go, guys!"
Encouraging others to move forward

"Come on, let's go!"
Urging others to hurry up and move quickly

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, SONGS OF MEDIA CREATURE
Written by: ALEX (GB 2) JAMES, HAYLEY AITKEN, HARRY SOMMERDAHL

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