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Playing In Traffic Lyrics by Broadside

Old Bones

2015

[Intro]
You keep playing in traffic and you’ll end up dead

[Verse 1]
Trying hard to fit into
A mold that wasn’t cast for you
An image built with loneliness
And it’s just not working
If fitting the part is what’s best for you
You’re preaching things that were never true
Your ego shows
Your friends may grow
But you’re still a clone

[Pre-Chorus]
So come on
Don’t miss your train
You were always searching for the fast lane
You sell yourself short, it’s the easy way
Ducking every mirror just to hide your shame

[Chorus]
You can’t take this back
No, no, you wish you could
You chose your own path
You keep playing in traffic and you’ll end up dead

[Verse 2]
The common hatred we once shared
We had our lives
And they had theirs
You bought in quick
And sold out fast
So enjoy the crash

I’m not bitter on the friends that I’ve lost
Just a little confused
By the time it cost
For you to show your face
What a disgusting waste
But are you happy now?

You say that I’m too harsh on you
And how you spend your time
That your old life’s gone
And I’m afraid to leave mine

[Pre-Chorus]
So come on
Don’t miss your train
You were always searching for the fast lane
You sell yourself short, it’s the easy way
Ducking every mirror just to hide your shame

[Chorus]
You can’t take this back
No, no, you wish you could
You chose your own path
Tearing at the skin that you just can’t shed
You keep playing in traffic and you’ll end up dead

[Bridge]
Take me back to those trailer park nights
Ducking bottles most of my life
Drug lords were neighbors
Dodging those blue lights

I’m not asking you to feel my pain
I counted on you
To help me carry the weight
I know your struggles
Cause I been in your brain
We used to be one in the same

[Pre-Chorus]
So come on
Don’t miss your train
You were always searching for the fast lane
You sell yourself short, it’s the easy way
Ducking every mirror just to hide your shame

[Pre-Chorus]
So come on
Don’t miss your train
You were always searching for the fast lane
You sell yourself short, it’s the easy way
Swinging at mirrors to erase the pain

[Chorus]
You can’t take this back
No, no, you wish you could
You chose your own path
Tearing at the skin that you just can’t shed
Burying the weight up inside your head
You keep playing in traffic and you’ll end up…
Credits
Broadside

Broadside

About “Playing In Traffic” by Broadside

Read the complete lyrics to "Playing In Traffic" by Broadside from the album "Old Bones" in 2015. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop-Punk, Alternative Rock, Rock.

"Playing In Traffic" is performed by Broadside. from the album "Old Bones" in 2015 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Playing In Traffic", explore more songs by Broadside using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Playing In Traffic" is credited to Broadside. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Playing In Traffic" appears on "Old Bones" in 2015.

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