You Can't Go Ahead
The Busters Lyrics


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big traffic jam today on highway #9
everybody will be late on highway #8
there's gonna be a party on highway #7
but the girls with all the tricks are on highway #6

a millon cars are in a row
ain't no place for you to go
you will miss the late night show

you can't go ahead - throw your car away
you can't go ahead - traffic is the word
you can't go ahead - you never will arrive
on the way to nowhere no-one will survive

we're skankin' n the middle of highway #5
the cars are getting more on highway on highway # 4
that's why you feel the luxury on highway #3
hysteric women next to you on highway #2

a millon cars are in a row
ain't no place for you to go
you will miss the late night show

you can't go ahead - throw your car away
you can't go ahead - traffic is the word
you can't go ahead - you never will arrive
on the way to nowhere no-one will survive

can't believe your eyes when you see what's going on
backseet love affairs on highway #1
but never take the highway when you don't know where to go
cause highway #0 is the end of the show

a millon cars are in a row
ain't no place for you to go
you will miss the late night show

feeling like a fool thinking of the fuel
sitting in your seat dreaming of full speed

you can't go ahead




you can't go ahead
you can't go ahead

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song You Can't Go Ahead seems to be a commentary on the monotony and futility of our daily lives. The lyrics depict a scenario of heavy traffic on multiple highways, with various events and attractions happening on each one - parties, girls, luxury, and even backseat love affairs. However, the singer of the song is stuck in the middle of it all, unable to move forward and missing out on the late night show. The refrain "you can't go ahead" echoes throughout the song, emphasizing the frustration of being unable to progress and move forward in life.


The lyrics could be interpreted as a commentary on modern society's constant need to be on the move and achieve more, even when it leads to gridlock and stagnation. The song seems to be saying that we need to step back and question whether all this activity is truly leading us anywhere, or if we're just moving in circles. In essence, the song encourages us to slow down and enjoy the journey rather than just focusing on the destination.


Overall, The Busters's You Can't Go Ahead is a catchy and thought-provoking song that showcases the band's excellent musical skills and insightful lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

big traffic jam today on highway #9
There is a huge traffic jam on highway #9


everybody will be late on highway #8
Due to the traffic jam, everyone who is driving on highway #8 will be late


there's gonna be a party on highway #7
There is a party taking place on highway #7


but the girls with all the tricks are on highway #6
The most attractive girls are on highway #6


a million cars are in a row
There are a lot of cars lined up


ain't no place for you to go
There is nowhere for you to move your car


you will miss the late night show
If you stay in the traffic, you will not be able to make it to the late-night show


you can't go ahead - throw your car away
You cannot move forward in this traffic, so you might as well abandon your car


you can't go ahead - traffic is the word
The primary thing holding you back is the traffic


you can't go ahead - you never will arrive
You will never reach your destination if you continue driving in this traffic


on the way to nowhere no-one will survive
In this situation, no one will be able to make it anywhere on time


we're skankin' n the middle of highway #5
People are dancing in the middle of highway #5


the cars are getting more on highway on highway # 4
There are more cars added to the traffic on highway #4


that's why you feel the luxury on highway #3
The absence of traffic on highway #3 makes it seem luxurious


hysteric women next to you on highway #2
There are frantic women sitting next to you on highway #2


can't believe your eyes when you see what's going on
It is hard to believe what is happening when you see the traffic situation


backseat love affairs on highway #1
People are engaging in romantic activities in their cars on highway #1


but never take the highway when you don't know where to go
It is not a good idea to take a highway if you do not know where you want to go


cause highway #0 is the end of the show
If you end up on highway #0, it is the end of your journey


feeling like a fool thinking of the fuel
You feel foolish thinking about the amount of fuel you are using in the traffic


sitting in your seat dreaming of full speed
You are sitting in your seat thinking about how fast you could be driving


you can't go ahead
You cannot move forward


you can't go ahead
You cannot move forward


you can't go ahead
You cannot move forward




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