1) Status Quo was fo… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands named Traffic Jam
1) Status Quo was formed in 1962 under the name "The Scorpions". By 1967, the group had discovered psychedelia and named themselves Traffic, but were soon forced to change it to "Traffic Jam" to avoid confusion with Steve Winwood's Traffic, following an argument over who had registered the name first.
Formed in 1962 by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster at Sedgehill Comprehensive School, Catford, along with classmates Alan Key (drums) and Jess Jaworski (keyboards). Rossi and Lancaster played their first gig at the Samuel Jones Sports Club in Dulwich, London. In 1963, Key was replaced by John Coghlan and the band changed name to "The Spectres". They began writing their own material and after a year met Rick Parfitt who was playing with a cabaret band called The Highlights. By the end of 1965, Rossi and Parfitt, who had become close friends, made a commitment to continue working together. On 18 July 1966, The Spectres signed a five-year deal with Piccadilly Records, releasing two singles that year, "I (Who Have Nothing)" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (written by Alan Lancaster), and one the next year called "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" (a song originally recorded by New York psychedelic band The Blues Magoos). All three singles failed to make an impact on the charts. Parfitt joined the band in 1967.
By 1967, the group had discovered psychedelia and named themselves Traffic, but were soon forced to change it to "Traffic Jam" to avoid confusion with Steve Winwood's Traffic, following an argument over who had registered the name first. The band, with newly-joined organist Roy Lynes, secured an appearance on BBC Radio's Saturday Club, but their next single, "Almost But Not Quite There", underperformed.
In late 1967, the group were now officially calling themselves Status Quo, and in January 1968 released the psychedelic-flavoured "Pictures of Matchstick Men". Rick Parfitt was invited to join the band just as the song hit the UK Singles Chart, reaching number seven; "Matchstick Men" additionally became the group's only Top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. Although Status Quo's albums have been released in the United States throughout their career, they never achieved the same level of success as they have in their home country.
2) Traffic Jam band exists since 1998 and was founded by two gentlemen: Karol Ptach and Wiktor Kurc (www.Graphvic.pl). They create difficult to define music, which is a good blend synth-pop, experimental electronic music, deep-house and electro. They describe their music as a fusion of voice transformation and emotional electronic musical landscapes.
They played concerts with such bands as Swayzak, Skalpel or Tworzywo Sztuczne. Quite recently their number βMontrealβ was published on a notable collection of a SITE-REC netlabel, which has not go unnoticed and the number was used by dj Q-Man in his βNight Glowβ set that was published in German SUBSOURCE
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The Way It Is
Traffic Jam Lyrics
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Itβs just that youβre glad being with another guy somehow
Itβs just that you just let me down
Well I see I could try and wait until you change your mind
But itβs hard that card Iβve been dealt is now easy to play
Oh the fuck why canβt you stay
You didnβt give me time
To become the man I could have been
Donβt wanna be unkind
But I would be better off if you backed off
I've really had enough
I donβt believe a word you say
When you say you are there for me
I know you donβt care for me in any way
I donβt believe a word you say
I'm not sure if it would be good or bad
When I see now what I could have had oh no
Oh you said you really think we both should stay in touch
But I know itβs not so as if that would mean that much
Donβt get me wrong now I donβt want to play the judge
I just hoped there might have been something I could have done
To change or rearrange the way of things to come
To make sure life wonβt leave me dry and hung
You didnβt give me time
To live the dream I had in mind
Donβt want to be unkind
But I would be better off if you backed off
I really had enough
I donβt believe a word you say
When you say you are there for me
I know you donβt care for me in any way
I donβt believe a word you say
I'm not sure if it would be good or bad
When I see now what I could have had oh no
I donβt believe a word you say
When you say you are there for me
I know you donβt care for me in any way
I donβt believe a word you say
I'm not sure if it would be good or bad
When I see now what I could have had oh no
I donβt believe a word you say
When you say you are there for me
I know you donβt care for me in any way
I donβt believe a word you say
I'm not sure if it would be good or bad
When I see now what I could have had oh no
The lyrics of "The Way It Is" by Traffic Jam delve into themes of disappointment, unfulfilled expectations, and the complexities of relationships. The singer expresses feelings of betrayal and frustration as they come to terms with the fact that their partner has chosen to be with someone else. The opening lines convey a sense of resignation and hurt, as the singer acknowledges that they may not hold the same importance to their partner anymore.
The singer struggles with the idea of waiting for their partner to change their mind, but realizes that the situation is not as simple as they had hoped. The use of the term "the card Iβve been dealt" suggests a resignation to their circumstances and a recognition that the situation is out of their control. The frustration and disbelief intensify as the lyrics unfold, with the singer questioning why their partner cannot stay and give them a chance to prove themselves.
The recurring theme of feeling let down and not being given the opportunity to grow and evolve is evident throughout the song. The singer laments the lack of time given to become the person they could have been, highlighting a sense of missed potential and lost opportunities. There is a sense of bitterness and resentment as the singer realizes that their partner may not have truly cared for them in the way they had hoped.
The repeated phrases "I donβt believe a word you say" and "I know you donβt care for me in any way" underline the singer's sense of disillusionment and betrayal. Despite the attempts to rationalize the situation and find some closure or understanding, the singer ultimately faces the harsh reality of what could have been. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of unreciprocated love, dashed hopes, and ultimately, a realization that some things may never change no matter how much they wish they could.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I know itβs not that I wouldnβt mean that much to you right now
I understand that I may not hold much significance for you currently
Itβs just that youβre glad being with another guy somehow
You seem content with being with someone else
Itβs just that you just let me down
You disappointed me by not meeting my expectations
Well I see I could try and wait until you change your mind
I could wait for you to change your perspective
But itβs hard that card Iβve been dealt is now easy to play
The situation I'm in is tough and not as simple as it may seem
Oh the fuck why canβt you stay
I'm frustrated that you are unable to commit
You didnβt give me time
I wasn't allowed time to grow and develop
To become the man I could have been
To reach my full potential
Donβt wanna be unkind
I don't want to come across as harsh
But I would be better off if you backed off
I'd be in a better state if you distanced yourself
I've really had enough
I have reached my limit
I donβt believe a word you say
I doubt the genuineness of your words
When you say you are there for me
When you claim to be supportive
I know you donβt care for me in any way
I understand that you don't really care about me
When I see now what I could have had oh no
Realizing what I missed out on
Oh you said you really think we both should stay in touch
You expressed interest in keeping communication open
But I know itβs not so as if that would mean that much
I'm aware that staying in touch may not hold much value
Donβt get me wrong now I donβt want to play the judge
I don't want to be judgmental
I just hoped there might have been something I could have done
I wished there was a way for me to make a difference
To change or rearrange the way of things to come
To alter the future course of events
To make sure life wonβt leave me dry and hung
To ensure I won't be left without options
To live the dream I had in mind
To pursue the aspirations I had envisioned
I really had enough
I have truly reached my breaking point
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Written by: Christopher Tucker, Robert MΓΌller
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@Kyle-kc8cw
This is a driving culture problem IMO. Just based on my experiences living in 3 countries (Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines).
Traffic far, far more predictable in Malaysia tend to stay in their lanes and move when necessary...most of the time. Also people generally only overtake in the inner lanes.
But in Thailand, things get a bit more messy but still predictable. Overtaking is left or right, doesn't matter. But, you can still also just maintain your speed without needing to "defend" your position from the car in front of you.
In the Philippines...Ohhhhh boy. People drive like they're participating in a race. Maybe there's a reward in the end, who knows? But it sure seem like it. Any gap left between you and the car in front will be exploited. No one stays in their lane. Overtaking every vehicle along the path. I asked a driver why does everyone overtake everyone, he said some cars are going slow so just overtake them. It'll be faster.
There's an irony to this... the same distance takes up to 4 times longer in the Philippines than it does in Malaysia. Because traffic is so unpredictable, they're all driving slower. And because traffic is so predictable in Malaysia, people tend to overspeed and drive up to 80 or sometimes even a 100 kmh in the streets. The same type of streets, traffic in Philippines go from 40 - 60 kmh because of the mess. Had they just stay in their lanes and follow a rhythm, traffic would go faster because it's more predictable and no one has to "defend" their position.
Just my thoughts.
@temporaryvisitor1285
As somebody once wrote in the accident report to his insurace: "I am aware that there should always be a space of two car lengths between me and the next vehicle. But if you were to actually practice this, you would find that that space will quickly be occupied by two more cars!"
@HakmanTim
temporary visitor okay..
@Brindlebrother
i hope insurance paid his claim
@randomizednamme
In the bay area if you have half a car's space in front of you someone will change lanes into that space expecting you to brake to let them in
@db9944
I do that anyway. I have no problem match the speed of the vehicle in front of me, but I do like a healthy following distance. People act as if me doing 50 behind a vehicle going 50 with more than 3 feet between us is me doing 20, so they zip around as if they saved a significant amount of time. I'm not going to let people intimidate me into tailgating
@weakspirit_
hence why you have enough distance for when traffic isn't too bad that people starts attempting to enter your lane. and as close as needed to signal other drivers that you don't fuck around so don't even try in heavier traffic. unless today's a good day or there's a merge or other equally reasonable situations.
@FiresideLeo
A system where all cars accelerate at once and there are no intersections, that just sounds like a train with extra steps.
@Basomic
Eek barba durkle, somebody's gonna get laid in college
@ctdaniels7049
Basically.
@nathanhiggins1438
Or automated cars... they would communicate with each other... oh, ha! He just got to that