Traffic Lights

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About Traffic Lights

"Traffic Lights" is a song by German recording artist Lena Meyer-Landrut. It was written by Hayley Aitken, Alexander James and Harry Sommerdahl and produced by production teams Beatgees and Biffco for her fourth studio album, Crystal Sky (2015). The song was released by Universal Music Germany as the album's lead single on 1 May 2015.


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2015
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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

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I could wait all night, -ight, -ight, I
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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.
Song Release
The song was released on May 1, 2015, as a single from her fourth studio album, "Crystal Sky."
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."
Song Reception
The song was well received by audiences and critics alike and managed to chart within the top 10 in Germany.
Lyrics Meaning
The song lyrics talk about moving on and leaving the past behind, symbolically using the colors of traffic lights to indicate emotions and situations.
Chart Performance
Although "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.
Music Video
The 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.
Song Writer and Producer
The song was written by Hayley Aitken, Alexander James and Harry Sommerdahl, and produced by Beatgees, a well-known music producing team based in Berlin.
Award Nomination
Though it didn't win, "Traffic Lights" was nominated in the best single category at the 1LIVE Krone, a prestigious radio award, in 2015.
Song Interpretation
According to several sources, "Traffic Lights" metaphorically represents the unpredictability of life and its contrasting moments of happiness and sadness.
Versatility of the Songstress
Lena showed a mature side with this track, proving she could deliver more than just Euro-pop, as she did during her Eurovision victory.
Live Performances
Lena has performed "Traffic Lights" at several music festivals and televised programs, further proving its popularity among the audience since its release.
Inspirational Message
The song has become known for its motivational message about moving on, symbolized by the changing colors of a traffic light.

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