Traffic Lights
Lena
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How long will it take? Have I got time for a shower? You could jump on the blue line Take a bus from the station And I'll meet you out there Get a drink if that's alright Don't care what we do 'Cause the night is ours As long as we do What we're doing for hours How long will it take? Have I got time for a shower? You could jump on the blue line I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I I hope that the traffic lights don't change Keeping me away from you I hope that the traffic lights don't change Wherever I lose And I hope that you're Gonna get there soon I hope that the traffic lights don't change Keeping me away from you It's cold outside I've been waiting for an hour But it's feeling like forever I put my best dress on With a low-cut top Got some new shoes on and sweater And every passing car leaves me wondering Did you treat me wrong? Whats happening? I hear the driver say "Go the other way And look for something better" I hope that the traffic lights don't change Keeping me away from you I hope that the traffic lights don't change Wherever I lose And I hope that you're Gonna get there soon I hope that the traffic lights don't change Keeping me away from you I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I I could wait all ni-, i-, i-, i-, i-, i-, i-, i-, i- I could wait all ni-, i-, i-, i-, i-, i- I hope that the traffic lights don't change Keeping me away from you I hope that the traffic lights don't change Wherever I lose And I hope that you're Gonna get there soon I hope that the traffic lights don't change Keeping me away from you
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Written by: ALEX (GB 2) JAMES, HAYLEY AITKEN, HARRY SOMMERDAHL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, SONGS OF MEDIA CREATURE
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"Traffic Lights" is performed by Lena Meyer-Landrut, popularly known as Lena. She is a German singer-songwriter who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010, at the age of 19.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on May 1, 2015, as a single from her fourth studio album, "Crystal Sky."
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Eurovision Connections"Traffic Lights" was little connected to the Eurovision community as Lena had previously won the contest for Germany in 2010 with the song "Satellite."
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Song ReceptionThe song was well received by audiences and critics alike and managed to chart within the top 10 in Germany.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song lyrics talk about moving on and leaving the past behind, symbolically using the colors of traffic lights to indicate emotions and situations.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Traffic Lights" didn't match the massive success of Lena's Eurovision winning song "Satellite," it still managed to peak at number 14 in the German Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Traffic Lights" was released on YouTube in April 2015. It features Lena going through different emotional stages, reflected through the use of lighting and cinematography.
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Song Writer and ProducerThe song was written by Hayley Aitken, Alexander James and Harry Sommerdahl, and produced by Beatgees, a well-known music producing team based in Berlin.
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Award NominationThough it didn't win, "Traffic Lights" was nominated in the best single category at the 1LIVE Krone, a prestigious radio award, in 2015.
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Song InterpretationAccording to several sources, "Traffic Lights" metaphorically represents the unpredictability of life and its contrasting moments of happiness and sadness.
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Versatility of the SongstressLena showed a mature side with this track, proving she could deliver more than just Euro-pop, as she did during her Eurovision victory.
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Live PerformancesLena has performed "Traffic Lights" at several music festivals and televised programs, further proving its popularity among the audience since its release.
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Inspirational MessageThe song has become known for its motivational message about moving on, symbolized by the changing colors of a traffic light.
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