Backstory:
Miserable Traffic was born out of the crowded subway stations and bustling streets of New York City in 2015. Its members, frontman Keith Levine, bassist Julie ‘Jules’ Simmons, drummer Adam ‘Arms’ Davis and guitarist Leo ‘Fingers’ Finnegan, were all individual buskers, each trying to make their music heard above the relentless chaos of the city. Their paths crossed one rainy afternoon in a downtown subway station, where they discovered, much to their mutual surprise, that their distinct soundscapes blended perfectly, forming a symphony of aching lyrics and poignant melodies. They decided to join forces, giving birth to an alternative rock band that echoed the heartbreak and hopeful resilience of the city they called home.

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Song title:
“Love in the Rearview”

Full song lyrics:

Verse 1:
[Em]Stuck in the [G] whirlwind of your [D] lies
[Em]Watching the [G]city sighs and [D] cries
[Em]In the [G] rearview, all I [D] see
[A] Is the love you [Bm] took from me.

Chorus:
[C] Love in the rearview, [G] facing the unknown
[D] Chasing the shadows, feeling all alone
[C] Love in the rearview, [G] broken dreams unfurled
[D] In the miserable traffic of the [Em] world.

Verse 2:
[Em] Countless faces [G] pass me by [D]
[Em] Each holding a [G] secret, a silent [D] cry
[Em] In the [G] rearview, what do I [D] see?
[A] The ghost of your [Bm] memory.

(Chorus repeats)

Bridge:
[A] Stoplights flicker, the [Bm] night’s embrace
[C] In the rearview, I still see your [D] face
[A] Echoes of laughter, [Bm] moments unsaid
[C] In the traffic of life, [D] where love is misread.

(Chorus repeats until the end)

Fan Testimonial:
Fan’s name: Danny “The Drummer” Danvers

“Miserable Traffic became my favorite band the moment I heard ‘Love in the Rearview’ resonating through the crowded subway station. Their music speaks to the soul, offering an unfiltered look at life in the city with its heartache, its hustle, and its hopeful resilience. They capture the essence of what it means to love, lose, and keep pushing forward. Every beat, every strum, every word pulls at your heartstrings. I’ve never felt so seen by a band before.”