Red Light Spells Danger
Billy Ocean Lyrics
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Can't hold out much longer
'Cause red light means warning,
Can't hold out I'm burning
No, no, no,
You took my heart and turned me on
And now the danger sign is on
Never thought the day would come
When I would feel alone without you
And now I'm like a child again
Calling out his mama's name
You got me on a ball and chain
Doin' things that I don't want to
I can't stop running to you,
Feel love coming through you
Girl, with you beside me,
Hold on heaven guide me
Red light spells danger,
Can't hold out much longer
'Cause red light means warning,
Can't hold out I'm burning
Red light spells danger,
Can't hold out much longer
'Cause red light means warning,
Can't hold out I'm burning
I had my fun, I played around
Without a love to tie me down
I always used to kiss and run,
I never wanted love to catch me
I thought I had a heart of stone
But now I'm in the danger zone
I can feel the heat is on,
Soon the flames are gonna catch me
I can't stop running to you,
Feel love coming through you
Girl, with you beside me,
Hold on heaven guide me
Red light spells danger,
Can't hold out much longer
'Cause red light means warning,
Can't hold out I'm burning
Red light spells danger,
Can't hold out much longer
'Cause red light means warning,
Can't hold out I'm burning
"Red Light Spells Danger" is a song by Billy Ocean that speaks about the dangers of falling in love while also touching upon the struggles of being alone. The lyrics are centered around the idea of a red light symbolizing a warning sign, and the singer realizes that he cannot hold out much longer because of the warning signs he sees. The song starts with them addressing the fact that they cannot endure the feeling of being in love for much longer, as the danger signs have begun to show. He states that he cannot hold back, as the warning signs mean danger.
The chorus repeats the idea that he is unable to hold out much longer, as the red light is showing warning signs that something is not right within the relationship. The verse that follows talks about how he is feeling alone and vulnerable now that he doesn't have his lover by his side. He expresses his sorrow by comparing himself to a child calling out his mother's name, and conveys his frustration by saying that he is "on a ball and chain, doin' things that I don't want to."
The hook of the song continues to repeat the idea of the warning signs that signify a red light, and he emphasizes that he cannot hold out much longer. The bridge reassures the singer that he feels love coming through his lover, and that he will be okay as long as they are together, with heaven guiding them.
Overall, "Red Light Spells Danger" is a cautionary tale of the dangers of love, the confusion and insecurity that can arise when you find yourself feeling vulnerable and attached to someone else. The song is emotive and draws the audience into the mindset of the singer, making it an empathetic and relatable experience for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Red light spells danger,
The red light serves as a warning sign of danger ahead.
Can't hold out much longer
I can't resist the impending danger for much longer.
'Cause red light means warning,
In this context, seeing a red light is a warning sign and a call to action.
Can't hold out I'm burning
I can't resist the allure and passion any longer.
You took my heart and turned me on
You ignited a spark within me and I fell in love with you.
And now the danger sign is on
But now there is danger ahead that I can't ignore.
Never thought the day would come
I never imagined that I would feel alone and lost without you.
When I would feel alone without you
But now I do feel alone without you by my side.
And now I'm like a child again
I feel vulnerable and helpless, as if I were a child again.
Calling out his mama's name
I am crying out for someone to comfort and protect me, as a child would call out for their mother.
You got me on a ball and chain
I feel trapped and limited by my love for you.
Doin' things that I don't want to
I am acting against my own beliefs and desires because of my love for you.
I can't stop running to you,
I can't resist the pull and attraction I feel towards you.
Feel love coming through you
I feel love and passion emanating from you.
Girl, with you beside me,
With you as my partner, my love for you is even stronger.
Hold on heaven guide me
I need divine intervention and guidance to help me navigate this dangerous situation.
I had my fun, I played around
I used to enjoy casual relationships and avoided commitment.
Without a love to tie me down
I didn't want a serious relationship or the responsibility that comes with it.
I always used to kiss and run,
I was only interested in the physical aspect of relationships and avoided emotional attachments.
I never wanted love to catch me
I never wanted to be caught up in the emotions and attachments of love.
I thought I had a heart of stone
I believed I was incapable of feeling deep emotions and attachments.
But now I'm in the danger zone
But now I have fallen in love and am in a dangerous situation with my strong emotions and attachments.
I can feel the heat is on,
I can feel the intensity of my emotions and attachments growing.
Soon the flames are gonna catch me
Soon my emotions and attachments will consume and overwhelm me.
Red light spells danger,
The red light serves as a warning and call to action in this dangerous situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LES CHARLES, BEN FINDON
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@jameshudson5168
I think Billy Ocean and these thrash metal lyrics would gel perfectly
Rise of the Beast
Verse 1:
The beast has awakened from its slumber
It's hungry for blood and destruction
It spreads its wings and unleashes its roar
It's the end of the world as we know it
Chorus:
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The apocalypse is here, there's no escape
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The earth will burn, the sky will fall
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The final judgment day, the wrath of God
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The antichrist is here, the mark of the beast
Verse 2:
The beast has gathered its army of darkness
It's ready to wage war against the light
It marks its followers with the number of the beast
It's the ultimate battle of good and evil
Chorus:
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The apocalypse is here, there's no escape
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The earth will burn, the sky will fall
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The final judgment day, the wrath of God
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The antichrist is here, the mark of the beast
Solo:
Bridge:
The beast has claimed its throne of power
It's the ruler of the world, the false messiah
It demands worship and obedience
It's the abomination of desolation
Chorus:
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The apocalypse is here, there's no escape
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The earth will burn, the sky will fall
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The final judgment day, the wrath of God
Rise of the beast, rise of the beast
The antichrist is here, the mark of the beast
Outro:
The beast has met its doom, the lamb has prevailed
It's the second coming of Christ, the king of kings
He casts the beast and its false prophet into the lake of fire
It's the dawn of a new era, the kingdom of God
@gordi40
Does anyone still listen to this classic?❤️
@paulfletcher3998
No, never.
@davidswain919
You bet I do
@kerryprobert7507
Definitely
@michaelfleet8274
Yes.
@johnpaulmcdonagh1254
Yessss
@amriaye7593
2024...still amazing
Better than the rubbish nowadays
@wigglyandrew3938
Yes it is a good song this song is like 50 year's before I was born 😂
@amriaye7593
@@wigglyandrew3938 so you are not born yet lololol
@jacquiash9809
Takes me back to my teens & the 80’s and when life was joyful and simple ❤