They… Read Full Bio ↴Traffic Island are a semi-social rock ensemble from Turku, Finland.
They play some soft-hard-melodic-hopeful-tragic-funny-antique-fresh-rock music. With Love.
They are now signed on Universal music and their first album "Enough is Enough" (2007) was released 25.4.2007.
Discography so far:
'Traffic Island' EP (2005-fall)
'Second EP' EP (2006-summer)
'Day Without Air' CDS (Universal music) (2007-03-07)
'Enough is Enough' CD (Universal music) (2007-04-25)
'Meet Me In The Middle Class' (Universal Music) (2009-03-25)
Sites:
http://www.trafficislandmusic.com
http://myspace.com/trafficisland
Colours
Traffic Island Lyrics
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I guess I need something or someone to fill the void that you left in my life
It's hard for me to tell the noontide from the midnight without a 24-hour clock
And every day feels like the last one
I don't get things done
No one knows I'm alive
It's already dark but I can't get up
If I don't get to the start
It's unlikely for me to get anywhere far
Nothing you say can ever thrill me or surprise me
I got a feeling that I've heard it all before I see the colours of the rainbow
When the day dawns as I'm falling asleep
So I'm trying to change...
The lyrics to Traffic Island's song Colours describe a sense of loneliness and a desire for change. The first line expresses a longing to see daylight during wintertime, which can be interpreted as a desire for hope during dark times. The following line suggests that the reason for this desire is a void left by someone in the singer's life. The next few lines illustrate the difficulty of distinguishing between day and night without a clock and the monotony of each day. The singer feels unproductive and unnoticed by others.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire for change, even though it's already dark outside and they struggle to get motivated. Not starting something makes it unlikely to reach the end goal. The following lines suggest that nothing said by others excites or surprises the singer and that they see the same colors of the rainbow as they fall asleep and wake up.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of boredom and longing for something more, with the chorus emphasizing the importance of taking action towards change, even when it seems difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna see the day when I see the daylight in the wintertime
I long for hope and joy even in the darkest, coldest times.
I guess I need something or someone to fill the void that you left in my life
I am incomplete and yearn for something or someone to make me whole again.
It's hard for me to tell the noontide from the midnight without a 24-hour clock
Time is a blur to me, confusing and unmanageable without clear boundaries.
And every day feels like the last one
My life is stagnant and lacks variety or progress.
I don't get things done
I struggle with productivity and motivation to achieve my goals.
No one knows I'm alive
I feel invisible and unimportant, devoid of meaningful connections.
So I'm trying to change
I am taking steps toward personal growth and transformation.
It's already dark but I can't get up
I am overwhelmed and paralyzed by my current circumstances.
If I don't get to the start
I recognize the importance of taking the first step to achieve my goals.
It's unlikely for me to get anywhere far
Without determination and effort, my path forward may be limited.
Nothing you say can ever thrill me or surprise me
My heart is numb and unresponsive to external stimuli.
I got a feeling that I've heard it all before
Repetitive and unoriginal messages fail to resonate with me.
I see the colours of the rainbow when the day dawns as I'm falling asleep
I find peace and clarity only in moments of subtle beauty and wonder.
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.