Traffic
Rooftop Runners Lyrics
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It was cold
And it shivered
It was barren
It was cold
And it shivered
And it took it’s broken soul
And it shook to the core
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
We rose from a hunger
From a winter’s hold
We broke free
We broke free
And so did she
I clawed at the undertow
Bit at the dream
We broke free
We broke free (Everything is disappearin’)
And so did she (Everything is disappearin’)
Winter has come and everything is
Everything is disappearin'
Everything is disappearin'
Everything is disappearin'
And I will find you
On the blue fire
On the blue fire
And I will find you
On the blue fire
On the blue fire, fire
We rose from a hunger
From a winter’s hold
We broke free
We broke free
And so did she
I clawed at the undertow
Bit at the dream
We broke free
We broke free
And so did she
I shiver, shiver in the
With my freedom
I shiver, shiver in the
With my freedom
Because I wanna break free, break free, break free (Dyin’ on the inside, living on the outside)
Dyin' on the inside, livin' on the outside (I wanna break free, break free, break free)
Dyin' on the inside, livin' on the outside (I wanna break free, break free, break free)
Dyin' on the inside, livin' on the outside (I wanna break free, break free, break free)
(I wanna break)
Dyin' on the inside, livin' on the outside x4
Outside, outside, outside, outside x6
The song "Traffic" by Rooftop Runners begins with a description of a barren and cold place that shivers. The repetition of this line creates a sense of desolation and emptiness. The line "and it took it's broken soul" refers to the place being broken and damaged, personifying it. The next stanza talks about rising from hunger and winter's hold, breaking free from whatever was holding them down. The repetition of "we broke free" emphasizes the freedom they found. The line "winter has come and everything is disappearing" shows that everything is changing, and things are disappearing as time passes. The singer is determined to find someone, and the repetition of "on the blue fire" creates a sense of urgency and hope. The final stanza talks about the singer shivering with their newfound freedom, and the repetition of "dyin' on the inside, livin' on the outside" shows their internal struggle.
Overall, this song seems to be about finding freedom from a desolate and empty place. The repetition of "we broke free" highlights the theme of breaking free from something that was holding them down. The singer is determined to find someone, and the sense of urgency conveyed through "on the blue fire" adds to the emotional depth of the song. The final stanza talks about the price of freedom as the singer is "dyin' on the inside, livin' on the outside," suggesting that freedom comes at a cost.
Line by Line Meaning
It was barren
The surroundings were empty and devoid of life
It was cold
The temperature was low and uncomfortable
And it shivered
The environment trembled or shook due to the cold or other factors
And it took it’s broken soul
The environment or situation was damaged or troubled
And it shook to the core
The situation was deeply affected or disturbed
We rose from a hunger
We overcame a state of lack and craving
From a winter’s hold
From a season or period characterized by cold, darkness, or difficulty
We broke free
We achieved freedom from a limiting or oppressive situation
And so did she
Another person also gained freedom or liberation
I clawed at the undertow
I struggled against an invisible force pulling me down
Bit at the dream
I fought to keep my aspirations alive
Winter has come and everything is Everything is disappearin'
A time of darkness or change has arrived and things are falling apart or vanishing
And I will find you On the blue fire
I will search for someone or something amidst a powerful and potentially destructive force
I shiver, shiver in the With my freedom
I feel a sense of vulnerability or uncertainty despite having gained freedom
Because I wanna break free, break free, break free
I desire to escape from a confining or restrictive situation
Dyin' on the inside, livin' on the outside
I am struggling internally while appearing fine externally
Outside, outside, outside, outside
The external world or environment is emphasized
Contributed by Josiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.