Green Light
John Legend Lyrics

Give me the green light, give me just one night
I'm asking for permission to have a chance with you for tonight.

I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now (let's go)
I'm excited and eager to begin whatever adventure tonight brings.

I see you move, I'm checking your smile
I'm noticing your every movement and I'm attracted to the joy in your smile.

Working your back like it's going out of style
You're moving so well that it looks like you're giving it your all, like you won't be able to keep it up for much longer.

Shake just a little bit faster
I'm hoping you'll shake just a bit faster for me.

Shake just a little now girl
You're already shaking, but I want a little bit more.

Dying to meet you, so let's mess around
I'm eager to finally meet you and have some fun together.

Got an obsession with us getting down
I can't stop thinking about being intimate with you.

Come just a little bit closer
I want you to move closer so we can connect more intimately.

I just need permission, so
I respect your boundaries and need you to give me the okay to proceed.

A-one, two, three, green light, but if it's what it seems like
I'm taking the opportunity to initiate something with you, and I hope my intuition is correct about what you want too.

The you moving baby, lets me know that it's gon' be right (I'm)
Your body language tells me that we're meant to do this together.

I'm ready to go right now (I'm), I'm ready to go right now
I'm still excited and eager, and I'm letting you know once again how ready I am.

A-one, two, three, red light, I wanna see what you dance like
I'm interested in seeing more of your moves and want to dance with you.

But if I be your buddy, get you studied, is your head right? (I'm)
But before we get too far into this, I need to know if you're emotionally and mentally prepared for it.

Do I have a girlfriend, technically no
I don't have a girlfriend at the moment, but I'm interested in you.

If you'll be my girlfriend then I'll make it so
If you're interested in being my girlfriend, I'll do everything I can to make it happen.

You'll be my only true lover
If we're together, I won't be interested in anyone else.

No competition, no other (no other)
I won't be looking at other people or considering anyone else.

Maybe it's just the thrill of the chase
I'm aware that part of the reason I'm interested in you may be because I enjoy the pursuit.

But I've got a feeling that I'm winning this race
But I also feel like we have a real connection and that we're meant to be together.

Baby I'm gettin' closer, I just need permission, so
I'm hoping we're getting closer to starting something, but I still respect your boundaries and need your permission first.

So I went hard like Medusa staring at me
I'm putting in effort and doing everything I can to get us to start something intimate.

I told her let's go, let's blow this lame nigga factory
I'm suggesting we leave and get away from any negativity or people who might try to interfere with us.

She said, "What kind of girl do you think I are?
The person I'm pursuing expressed reservations about getting involved with me, which makes me want to address her concerns.

The kind that you meet in a bar?
Am I the type of person you would just meet in a bar for a one-night stand?

You think you can get whatever you want 'cause you some kinda star"
Do you think I'm just interested in you because I'm famous or successful?

No I'm a comet, I just want you woman
I'm not just some random celebrity, I'm someone who is truly interested in you and wants to get to know you better.

Hey, if I were you, it would be me that I go home with
If I were in your shoes, I would definitely choose to spend the night with me!

Three, the one and only, one thing you ain't considered
I'm emphasizing that I'm one-of-a-kind and unique, and that I possess qualities that she may not have considered before.

I heard you when you told your girl, "Ooh he can get it," admit it
I overheard her saying to her friends that she's interested in me on a physical level, which makes me confident in moving forward.

You did it, let's hop a cab and split it
You already expressed interest in me, so let's go and do this thing together.

I'm kiddin', we both going to where you livin'
I'm joking around, but we're both headed to her place.

Ha, I got you gigglin' like I'm piglet
I made her laugh and we're both in a lighthearted mood.

Oh that's the ticket?
I'm confirming that she's on board and eager to continue with me.

I hope you're more like Anita Baker than Robin Givens
I don't want any drama or complications, and I'm hoping she's more like Anita Baker (a calm, smooth singer) than Robin Givens (a controversial actress).

No, I don't know that lady so let me quit it
I'm clarifying that I don't actually know Robin Givens or have any issues with her.

I'm just style freein', freestylin' which y'all seldom do
I'm expressing my unique personality and improvising in a way that's uncommon for most people.

This is what I'm telling you (I'm ready to go right now)
I'm emphasizing once again how eager and excited I am to start something intimate.

To the bed I'm nailing you
I'm making it clear that I'm interested in being physically intimate with her, and I'm ready to make it happen.

Like I've been in jail for two (I'm ready to go right now)
I'm emphasizing how long I've been waiting for this opportunity and how eager I am to start.

Give me the green light, give me just one night (you got you one, Legend, sometimes you gotta step from behind that piano)
I'm hoping for her permission to spend a single night together, and I'm referencing my image as a pianist/singer.

I'm ready to go right now (let 'em know what's going on), I'm ready to go right now (even Stevie Wonder got down sometimes)
I'm eager and excited, and I'm referencing other famous musicians to emphasize that even they get caught up in the moment.

We can go all night, give me the green light (I'm ready to go)
I'm letting her know that I'm ready to spend the entire night together if that's what she wants.

I'm ready to go right now (my man Nate can't wait), I'm ready to go right now (participate)
I'm continuing to emphasize my eagerness and intensity, as well as my desire for her to be a willing participant in what happens next.

I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now
I'm making sure she understands that I'm fully prepared for whatever she wants to do.