"Traffic" by Ro Jordan tells a complex and heart-wrenching story of wanting to support someone you care about. The lyrics in this song describe a woman's experience from the perspective of someone who understands how she feels. The world can be a terrifying and overstimulating place, from loud noises to internal pressures. The speaker gives a warm and genuine offer throughout the lyrics, saying "confide in me, I promise you I'll understand." From grounding techniques to leaving an uncomfortable situation, this track is a great reminder for listeners to do what is best for them when they aren't feeling well. Listening to this song, I felt so much comfort from the meaningful way the words tell you things are going to be okay. It teaches you to accept help when it's offered to you, and will warm your heart with feelings of connection.
The emotional intensity of this reassuring folk pop track is emboldened by the different musical elements of this song. Acoustic guitar grounds the track as it repeats a soothing and quick picking pattern throughout. Ro's silkily gently vocals hold an extraordinarily impactful emotion in her beautiful high notes. Through the verse, her singing is slightly breathy as it encompasses the delicate realities of the lyrics, and raises higher through messages of support. A blend of strings, guitar, and percussion give a truly angelic feeling to the tune, amplifying the message of safety through the sound.
Ro Jordan is a UK-based musician with an emotion-heavy pop, R&B, and hip-hop sound, who writes, sings, and produces music. On top of vocal and lyricist talents, Ro also plays guitar which accompanies her exciting sound in most of her live performances. Artists like Lauryn Hill and Mac Miller influence her style: a genre-blending and soulful sound. She has performed at music events across the UK like the Western Park Festival and Gigs in the Gardens. Her music has been supported by platforms like 1Xtra and BBC Radio, where she held a place in the 25 Most Played list. Check out the links below to learn more about Ro!
Written By Hanna Kowal
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