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
Tell Them I Said "Hi"
Traffic Island Lyrics
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What can I do if you wanna go outside to the city lights?
So I'll go with you, I promise I'll be good
This time I won't make a fool out of myself or anyone else
So don't worry baby it's gonna be a beautiful night
And it'll be fine as long as I buy Sprite
I don't even know if you're up for it too
Do as you will, I can't lock you inside for the rest of your life
I won't be showing up tonight so tell them I said '"Hi"
You don't wanna show them that you're off the market unless they take it
As some kind of a challenge
Will you just gimme a reason why would I keep going on like this when
You made me feel so useless?
Why won't I just let you go?
How can I be sure of what they'll say to you?
I don't even know If you're up for it too
Do as you will, I can't lock you inside for the rest of your life
I won't be showing up tonight so tell them I said "Hi"
How can I be sure of what they'll say to you?
I don't even know
If you're up for it too
Do as you will, I can't lock you inside for the rest of your life
I won't be showing up tonight so tell them I said "Hi"
The lyrics of Traffic Island's song Tell Them I Said "Hi" tell a story of a hesitant lover who is afraid of what others may say or do, but still wants to venture out into the world with their partner. The opening line "If nobody sees you nobody stares at you" sets the tone for the song, conveying the idea that sometimes it's easier to avoid scrutiny and judgment by staying hidden away. However, the singer expresses a willingness to break free from that sense of isolation and accompany their significant other into the bustling city lights.
The verse continues with the singer pledging to be on their best behavior and avoid any embarrassing or reckless actions. There is a sense of anxiety and uncertainty present in the lines, as though the singer is afraid of letting their partner down or of being overwhelmed by the outside world. The chorus is a reassurance to the partner that everything will be fine, as long as they have a soda (Sprite) to soothe their nerves.
The second verse takes a more introspective tone, with the singer questioning their own feelings and motivations. They express doubt about whether they are truly ready to take this step and uncertain about their partner's intentions as well. In the end, the song seems to suggest that love is worth taking a risk for, even if there is no guarantee of success or acceptance. The final lines "I won't be showing up tonight so tell them I said "Hi"" convey a sense of distance and detachment, as though the singer is keeping a distance from the outside world and is content to remain hidden away for now.
Line by Line Meaning
If nobody sees you nobody stares at you
You're worried about how people will react if they see us together.
What can I do if you wanna go outside to the city lights?
You want to go out and have a good time, and I'm willing to go with you.
So I'll go with you, I promise I'll be good
I'll go out with you, and this time I'll make sure we both have a good time without embarrassing ourselves.
This time I won't make a fool out of myself or anyone else
I don't want to make a mistake like I did last time and embarrass myself or anyone else.
So don't worry baby it's gonna be a beautiful night
Don't worry, tonight is going to be great!
And it'll be fine as long as I buy Sprite
As long as I get us some drinks, everything will be good.
How can I be sure of what they'll say to you?
I'm worried about how other people will treat you when we're out together.
I don't even know if you're up for it too
I'm not even sure if you want to go out or not.
Do as you will, I can't lock you inside for the rest of your life
I can't control what you do, so do what you want to do and be happy.
I won't be showing up tonight so tell them I said 'Hi'
I won't be able to make it tonight, so please tell everyone I said hello.
You don't wanna show them that you're off the market unless they take it, as some kind of a challenge
You don't want anyone to think you're in a relationship unless they see it as a challenge.
Will you just gimme a reason why would I keep going on like this when you made me feel so useless?
Can you give me a reason to keep trying to make this relationship work when you make me feel worthless?
Why won't I just let you go?
Why am I holding on to this relationship when it's clear it's not working out?
Contributed by Kaelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.