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
Meet Me in the Middle Class
Traffic Island Lyrics
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I watched you from a distance, I didn't have the guts to be there
So I'll meet you at my place and I'm doing this face to face
Although you are sleeping, well at least it's not an e-mail
Darling don't cry
Wipe that tear from your eye
No, I won't say goodbye though we'll meet for the last time
The world is turning so fast
Soon you'll find me, I'll be right here back in the middle class
I try not to awake you as I lay here for a while
When I told you that I loved you, you nearly opened your eyes
Take care of our baby and make sure that he will call his new father
By his first name
Darling don't cry
Wipe that tear from your eye
No, I won't say goodbye though we'll meet for the last time
And I will not be very far
The world is turning so fast
Soon you'll find me, I'll be right here back in the middle class
Darling don't cry
Wipe that tear from your eye
No, I won't say goodbye though we'll meet for the last time
And I will not be very far The world is turning so fast
Soon you'll find me, I'll be right here back in the middle class
Soon you'll find me, I'll be right here back in the middle class
The lyrics to Traffic Island's "Meet Me in the Middle Class" are poignant and heart-wrenching, detailing a breakup between two people who may have been from different social classes. The singer of the song had made plans to meet up with their significant other, but didn't have the courage to show up in person. Instead, they watch from afar before returning to their own home to say goodbye. There is a sense of finality to their encounter, with the singer assuring their partner that they will not be gone for long and will always be in the same world, even though they may not be together romantically anymore.
The chorus of the song, "Darling don't cry, wipe that tear from your eye, no I won't say goodbye though we'll meet for the last time," is especially poignant and speaks to the idea that even when relationships end, there can still be love there. The lines "take care of our baby and make sure that he will call his new father by his first name" are particularly interesting, implying that the couple had a child together, but the singer is now leaving the responsibility of co-parenting to someone else.
Overall, "Meet Me in the Middle Class" is a powerful song that explores the emotions of a turbulent relationship and the pain that comes with saying goodbye. It is a reminder that, even when love ends, the memories and feelings remain.
Line by Line Meaning
We made a date at five, you showed up at the right time
We agreed to meet at five, and you arrived promptly as planned
I watched you from a distance, I didn't have the guts to be there
I observed you discreetly, too afraid to approach you directly
So I'll meet you at my place and I'm doing this face to face
I will invite you to my home to talk in person
Although you are sleeping, well at least it's not an e-mail
Although you are currently unaware, I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak to you in person rather than through electronic communication
Darling don't cry
My dear, please do not shed tears
Wipe that tear from your eye
Please dry your eyes and do not be sad
No, I won't say goodbye though we'll meet for the last time
I will not bid farewell even though this will be our final meeting
And I will not be very far
Although we are parting, I will be nearby
The world is turning so fast
The pace of life is accelerating rapidly
Soon you'll find me, I'll be right here back in the middle class
You will locate me once again in the middle socioeconomic stratum
I try not to awake you as I lay here for a while
I am attempting to avoid disturbing you while I lie here for a brief period
When I told you that I loved you, you nearly opened your eyes
When I expressed my affection, you almost awakened from your slumber
Take care of our baby and make sure that he will call his new father by his first name
Please care for our child and ensure that he refers to his new paternal figure informally by his given name
Soon you'll find me, I'll be right here back in the middle class
You will locate me once again in the middle socioeconomic stratum
Darling don't cry
My dear, please do not shed tears
Wipe that tear from your eye
Please dry your eyes and do not be sad
No, I won't say goodbye though we'll meet for the last time
I will not bid farewell even though this will be our final meeting
And I will not be very far
Although we are parting, I will be nearby
The world is turning so fast
The pace of life is accelerating rapidly
Soon you'll find me, I'll be right here back in the middle class
You will locate me once again in the middle socioeconomic stratum
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.