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
Words In My Mouth
Traffic Island Lyrics
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I wanna hear it,
is it so hard to get over me and leave?
You're still saying that
you're a part of my life and that
won't change till the day you die
Baby, you're right but the tables have turned
refrain:
You put the words into my mouth
You think that you're special
and it makes you proud
We can't get along but at least we
can try to go on with our lives
without hurting each other
Release me, I never asked
for the leading role in your scheme
'Cause baby, you're making
friends for yourself and enemies for me
You're still saying that you're a part of my life
and that won't change till the day you die
Baby, you're right but the tables have turned
Now the blessing has turned into a curse
refrain (2x)
I never knew that a beautiful smile
could turn into a grin
in a blink of an eye
It's not even the case of your word against mine
when you won't let me speak my mind
refrain (2x)
The lyrics of Traffic Island's "Words In My Mouth" seem to revolve around an interpersonal dynamic that may have once been symbiotic but has since become toxic. The singer is conflicted and seeks clarity regarding their relationship with the other person. They ask them to define what the dynamic is between them and to communicate clearly what it is they want. The singer expresses the need for the other person to move on, but they refuse to let go and continue to claim their presence in their life. The tables have turned, and what used to be a blessing is now a curse.
The chorus seems to suggest that the other person is manipulating the singer and putting words in their mouth, leading to a strained relationship. The singer feels like they are being used and asks the other person to release them from their schemes. Although there may be hurtful actions and past grudges, the singer recognizes the need to move forward and try to get along without hurting each other.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the need for healthy communication, clarity, and boundaries in relationships. The singer seems to want to move on from the toxic dynamic, and the other person is preventing them from doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what is the deal between you and me?
I want to know the truth about the relationship between us.
I wanna hear it, is it so hard to get over me and leave?
I want you to be honest and tell me if you can't move on from our relationship.
You're still saying that you're a part of my life and that won't change till the day you die
You keep insisting that you will always be a part of my life even in death.
Baby, you're right but the tables have turned, now the blessing has turned into a curse
You were once a blessing in my life but now you have become a curse.
You put the words into my mouth
You manipulate me and make me say things I don't mean.
You think that you're special and it makes you proud
You have an inflated sense of self-importance and it gives you pleasure.
We can't get along but at least we can try to go on with our lives without hurting each other
We may not get along but we can make an effort to live our separate lives without causing each other pain.
Release me, I never asked for the leading role in your scheme
Let me go, I never wanted to be the main character in your plan.
'Cause baby, you're making friends for yourself and enemies for me
Because you are forging alliances for yourself at my expense and making me enemies.
I never knew that a beautiful smile could turn into a grin in a blink of an eye
I never thought that your lovely smile could turn into a malicious grin so quickly.
It's not even the case of your word against mine when you won't let me speak my mind
It's not a matter of whose story is right when you don't allow me to express my opinion.
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@finlandinoo
me encanta esta canción! muy bueno grupo ^^ mala vola si q no se puedan conseguir sus canciones x estos lados :c
@silversunned
I love these guys! they are amazing! however, their new album isn't nearly as amazing as their last one! :)
@Sirvivalist
I can only hope that this new single means a new album SOOOOOOOOON!!! One of my favorite bands, I wish they would come to the states.
@Tanjuska81
traffic on paras bändi koko maailmassa jonka keikan olen nähnyt livenä!!! tosin mä en oo koskaan käynyt festareilla;)
@liimaliimaliima
ihana biisi : ) kiitos latauksesta ♥ !
@5nightingale
tää on ihan oikeesti aika hyvä... Ekan kerran kun kuulin en tajunnu mitään :) mut nyt tää kuulostaa tosi hyvältä
@ansku1801
Ihana :3 Ovat kyllä tosi hyviä! :)
@Carttuska
luv this!!
@miinauu15
täst tuli nyt kyl mun favorite suomalainen bändi :)<3
@ChosuxD
ihana. kuuntelen varmaa sata kertaa xD