Traffic Jam
U&I Lyrics


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Time has passed and we're still here
We've made it through another year
I've lost a few. You've lost some too
But as long as I've got me and you
I'll keep on trying to make things better
'Cause nothing perfect lasts forever
We'll make it through this accident together
Keep your foot up off the brake
Let your instincts navigate us
Down a road that isn't paved
It's so hard to stay in one lane
Let me make it clear to you
That all these roadblocks we've been through
Are simply something leading to
A place where we can feel brand new
Baby, we can feel brand new

Climbing from the filth and rot
Standing at the very top
Don't look back or shed a thought
Just keep on driving never stop

Lying on the bathroom floor
While I'm screaming outside the door
You've got something to live for
Please don't do this anymore
Fake a smile until its real
Paint that shitty toilet teal
Take a drive, a jog or pill
Maybe you'll begin to feel
Baby, you'll begin to feel

Take a break from taking aim
Searching for your source of pain
With all your loneliness and shame
I have always been to blame

I feel the end is coming
All these problems I've been running from
Are starting to confront me
Absolution that I'm hunting
Suddenly it has begun
And you're the only one who wants me
I won't need drugs or money
As long as you still love me
Time can go by so fast
But we can make it last
Once we forget the past
Let's just forget the past
Can't we forget the past
Let's just forget the past
Time has passed and we're still here
We've made it through another year
I've lost a few. You've lost some too
But as long as I've got me and you
I'll keep on trying to make things better




'Cause nothing perfect lasts forever
We'll make it through this accident together

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of U&I's song "Traffic Jam" convey a message of resilience, growth, and the power of love and support in overcoming obstacles. The song begins by acknowledging the passage of time and the challenges faced by both individuals in the relationship. Despite losses and imperfections, they are committed to each other and determined to make things better. They view their journey as an accident, emphasizing that life's challenges are unexpected and can cause detours, but they are confident in their ability to overcome them together.


The chorus encourages a proactive and instinctive approach to navigating through the difficulties. They urge each other to keep their foot up off the brake, symbolizing the importance of not giving up or letting obstacles hold them back. They acknowledge that staying in one lane is difficult, suggesting that life can often lead us in unexpected directions, but they affirm their commitment to reaching a place of renewal where they can feel brand new.


The second verse delves deeper into the struggles faced by one of them, describing a moment of desperation and despair. The line "Lying on the bathroom floor" suggests a moment of vulnerability and pain. The persona pleads with their partner not to give up, reminding them that they have something worth living for. The verse encourages the idea of finding solace and healing by seeking positive outlets, whether it be through faking a smile until it becomes real, engaging in creative activities like painting, or physical activities like taking a drive or jogging. The persona hopes that by doing so, their partner will begin to feel better and find a sense of renewal.


The final verse expresses a sense of impending closure or resolution. The persona feels that the end is nearing and the problems they have been avoiding are catching up to them. However, they find comfort in the fact that their partner is the only one who truly wants them and supports them. The persona rejects the idea of relying on external factors like drugs or money, emphasizing that as long as their partner still loves them, they have all they need. The song concludes by recognizing that time is fleeting but affirming their commitment to making their relationship last by choosing to forget the past, focusing on the present, and confronting challenges together.


Line by Line Meaning

Time has passed and we're still here
Despite the passage of time, we have managed to stay together and endure


We've made it through another year
We have successfully overcome the challenges and obstacles of another year


I've lost a few. You've lost some too
Both of us have experienced losses and hardships


But as long as I've got me and you
As long as we have each other, we can overcome anything


I'll keep on trying to make things better
I will continue to make efforts to improve our situation


'Cause nothing perfect lasts forever
Perfection is transient and does not endure indefinitely


We'll make it through this accident together
We will overcome this unfortunate situation by supporting each other


Keep your foot up off the brake
Do not hinder our progress by being cautious or holding back


Let your instincts navigate us
Trust your intuition to guide us on the right path


Down a road that isn't paved
We are venturing into unknown and uncharted territory


It's so hard to stay in one lane
It is difficult to stick to a single path or direction


Let me make it clear to you
Allow me to express this unequivocally


That all these roadblocks we've been through
The obstacles we have faced


Are simply something leading to
Are mere stepping stones towards


A place where we can feel brand new
A state of renewal and rejuvenation


Baby, we can feel brand new
Darling, we have the potential for a fresh start


Climbing from the filth and rot
Rising above the dirt and decay


Standing at the very top
Reaching the pinnacle of success or accomplishment


Don't look back or shed a thought
Do not dwell on the past or reminisce


Just keep on driving never stop
Continue moving forward without pause or hesitation


Lying on the bathroom floor
Recounting a moment of despair or vulnerability


While I'm screaming outside the door
While I express my anguish and concern from a distance


You've got something to live for
You possess a reason or purpose to continue living


Please don't do this anymore
I implore you to refrain from engaging in self-destructive behavior


Fake a smile until its real
Pretend to be happy until genuine happiness is achieved


Paint that shitty toilet teal
Transform an unpleasant circumstance into something more pleasant or bearable


Take a drive, a jog or pill
Engage in activities or seek solace in substances for temporary relief


Maybe you'll begin to feel
Perhaps you will start to experience positive emotions


Baby, you'll begin to feel
Darling, you will eventually find emotional well-being


Take a break from taking aim
Cease targeting or blaming oneself


Searching for your source of pain
Seeking the root cause of one's suffering


With all your loneliness and shame
Amidst feelings of isolation and guilt


I have always been to blame
I accept responsibility for causing your pain


I feel the end is coming
I sense the impending conclusion or resolution


All these problems I've been running from
The challenges I have been evading


Are starting to confront me
Are finally catching up to me


Absolution that I'm hunting
The forgiveness or redemption I am seeking


Suddenly it has begun
Unexpectedly, the process has commenced


And you're the only one who wants me
You are the sole person who desires my presence or companionship


I won't need drugs or money
I will no longer depend on substances or material wealth


As long as you still love me
As long as you continue to cherish and care for me


Time can go by so fast
The passage of time can seem incredibly swift


But we can make it last
However, we have the ability to make it endure


Once we forget the past
Once we let go of past experiences or regrets


Let's just forget the past
Let us choose to disregard the past


Can't we forget the past
Is it not possible for us to ignore the past?


Let's just forget the past
Let us simply choose to disregard the past


Time has passed and we're still here
Despite the passage of time, we have managed to stay together and endure


We've made it through another year
We have successfully overcome the challenges and obstacles of another year


I've lost a few. You've lost some too
Both of us have experienced losses and hardships


But as long as I've got me and you
As long as we have each other, we can overcome anything


I'll keep on trying to make things better
I will continue to make efforts to improve our situation


'Cause nothing perfect lasts forever
Perfection is transient and does not endure indefinitely


We'll make it through this accident together
We will overcome this unfortunate situation by supporting each other




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Stephen Everts

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