Traffic Light
Navigating Love's Signals: The Ting Tings' Traffic Light Wisdom
Lyrics
Don't you be a traffic light
Cautioning against being indecisive or hesitant like a traffic light.
With all things said
Acknowledging that all relevant points have been expressed.
You turn to red
Indicating a stop or hesitation in progress.
Don't you be a traffic light
Reiterating the warning against being like a traffic light.
Don't you be a round-about
Advising against being circuitous or avoiding direct paths.
Not another round-about
Discouraging the use of unnecessary detours or complications.
We've come this far
Reflecting on the journey's progress but facing a regression to the beginning.
Yet back to the start
Expressing disappointment at returning to the initial stage despite advancement.
Don't you be a round-about
Reemphasizing the caution against circular or convoluted paths.
Oh now baby don't mis-read the signs
Advising not to misunderstand signals or cues.
If you turn the key then things will turn out fine
Encouraging action, suggesting that positive outcomes follow taking initiative.
Lets not have a break down
Advocating for avoiding emotional breakdowns or crises.
Not another breakdown
Discouraging the occurrence of another emotional breakdown.
You're on your own a long way from home
Describing a feeling of isolation and distance from familiarity.
Lets not have a breakdown
Reiterating the plea to prevent emotional breakdowns.
Don't mis-read the signs
Repeating the advice not to misinterpret signals or signs.
If you had just turned the key then things would have turned out fine
Suggesting that positive outcomes require proactive measures.
You're pushing me, you're breaking
Describing a feeling of being pressured and overwhelmed.
Over taking me you're racing
Illustrating a sense of being overtaken or surpassed in a competitive context.
First placing me not chasing me back home
Highlighting the experience of being surpassed in a competition, longing for a return home.
Don't let me down
Stressing the importance of reliability and not causing disappointment.
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