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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What Went Wrong
Traffic Jam Lyrics
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There must be a reason I just don't know about it
Oh, I'm sorry I forgot you don't talk with me
Then it's surely hard to find the right apology
Maybe it has all got nothing to do with me
But then why don't you just let me know, get it straight, let me see
Don't know what went wrongIt started out so promising
It's time now to move on
But something got lost about everything
Well I still am thinking about what could be
If you hadnβt thrown away that possibility
It could be so easy if you would only try
You must have your reasons, still you donβt tell me why
Guess Iβll never find out what was going wrong
But at least I still got my pride and at least I wrote this song
Don't know what went wrong
It started out so promising
It's time now to move on
But something got lost about everything
Don't know what went wrong
It started out so promising
It's time now to move on
But something got lost about everything
Don't know what went wrong
It started out so promising
All I got is a stupid song
Something got lost about everything
Don't know what went wrong
In the lyrics of Traffic Jam's song "What Went Wrong," the singer expresses confusion and frustration over a failed relationship or interaction. They are seeking clarity on what exactly caused the rift between them and the other person. The singer acknowledges that there may be a reason for the misunderstanding that they are unaware of, as indicated by the line, "There must be a reason I just don't know about it."
The singer laments the lack of communication between them and the other person, stating, "I'm sorry I forgot you don't talk with me." This lack of open dialogue makes it difficult for the singer to find the right words to apologize or rectify the situation. The sense of confusion and longing for closure is palpable in the line, "Maybe it has all got nothing to do with me, but then why don't you just let me know, get it straight, let me see."
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the lost potential of the relationship, imagining what could have been if both parties had made more effort to understand each other. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance that things may never be fully resolved, but the singer still holds onto their pride and creative outlet β the act of writing this song.
The repeated refrain of "Don't know what went wrong" underscores the central theme of the song, highlighting the confusion and sense of loss that permeate the failed relationship. Despite the uncertainty and unanswered questions, the singer recognizes the need to move on and acknowledges that something significant has been lost in the breakdown of communication. The lyrics capture the universal experience of grappling with misunderstandings and unspoken feelings in relationships, resonating with listeners who have experienced similar challenges in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you tell me what I said or did
Can you please explain to me what mistake I made or what action I took?
There must be a reason I just don't know about it
There might be a cause for the issue that I am unaware of
Oh, I'm sorry I forgot you don't talk with me
I apologize for forgetting that you no longer communicate with me
Then it's surely hard to find the right apology
This makes it difficult to offer the correct apology
Maybe it has all got nothing to do with me
Perhaps the problem has nothing to do with my actions or behavior
But then why don't you just let me know, get it straight, let me see
In that case, why not communicate clearly with me and help me understand the situation
Well I still am thinking about what could be
I am still pondering over what might have happened
If you hadnβt thrown away that possibility
If you had not dismissed that potential opportunity
It could be so easy if you would only try
It might be simple if you put in the effort
You must have your reasons, still you donβt tell me why
You likely have your justifications, yet you choose not to disclose them to me
Guess Iβll never find out what was going wrong
I suppose I will never discover what went awry
But at least I still got my pride and at least I wrote this song
Nevertheless, I still possess my dignity, and I was able to express my emotions through this song
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Written by: Christopher Tucker, Robert MΓΌller
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