5 Seconds of Summer (also known as 5SOS) are a 4-piece Australian pop rock/… Read Full Bio ↴5 Seconds of Summer (also known as 5SOS) are a 4-piece Australian pop rock/pop punk band. Formed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 2011, the band consists of Luke Hemmings (lead vocals, guitar), Michael Clifford (guitar, vocals), Calum Hood (bass guitar, vocals) and Ashton Irwin (drums, vocals). The group were originally YouTube celebrities, posting videos of themselves covering songs from various artists in 2011. From there, they gained a small following, and rose to international fame when One Direction invited them on their Take Me Home Tour in 2013.

In February 2014, they released "She Looks So Perfect" as their debut worldwide single. It topped the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Their self-titled debut studio album was released in June 2014, which peaked #1 in 11 countries.

Green Light
5 Seconds of Summer Lyrics

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It started with a picture
Those messages you sent to me
You're like the perfect mixture
Of Megan Fox and Katy P

It's such a sick obsession,
And now you've got the best of me
I've got the worst intentions

So call me over set me free

I can give you what you want

It's taking me over
I don't wanna play this game no
more
All you gotta do is tell me right
now
You want me right now
Come on
Give me the green light
We could have all night
If you just say the words
Tell me it's alright
Give me the green light

You've got me where you want me
I'm hanging on your every word
It's such a twisted story
How you got me
Now you got me

Let me give you what you need

It's taking me over
I don't wanna play this game no
more
All you gotta do is tell me right
now
You want me right now
Come on
Give me the green light
We could have all night
If you just say the words
Tell me it's alright
Give me the green light

Let me give you what you need

It's taking me over
I don't wanna play this game no
more
All you gotta do is tell me right
now
You want me right now
Come on
Give me the green light
We could have all night
If you just say the words

Tell me it's alright
Give me the green light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 5 Seconds of Summer's song "Green Light" are about a sick obsession the lead singer has with someone. It started with a picture and messages that were sent to him. He describes the person he's obsessed with as the perfect mixture of Megan Fox and Katy P. Despite acknowledging that it's a sick obsession and admitting to having the worst intentions, he still wants the person to give him the green light to pursue them. He promises to give them everything they want and need.

Throughout the song, the theme of obsession and giving into temptation is prevalent. The lead singer is allowing himself to be consumed by the obsession and wants the person he's interested in to do the same. He knows that it's not healthy or right, hence why he describes it as a sick obsession. However, he can't help but want to act on it.

In conclusion, "Green Light" is a song about an unhealthy obsession that turns into a physical attraction. Despite the singer's acknowledgement that it's not right, he still wants to pursue it, and the lyrics describe his desire to be given the green light.

Line by Line Meaning

It started with a picture
The events that led us to where we are started with a simple photo.

Those messages you sent to me
The conversations and exchanges between us via messages have played a big part in getting us here.

You're like the perfect mixture Of Megan Fox and Katy P
Your appearance and personality are a perfect combination, just like Megan Fox and Katy Perry.

It's such a sick obsession, And now you've got the best of me
This longing for you is becoming unhealthy and it seems like you have control over me now.

I've got the worst intentions So call me over set me free
My intentions are not purely good, but I want you to call me over and free me anyway.

I can give you what you want
I have the ability to give you what you desire.

You've got me where you want me I'm hanging on your every word
You have full control over me and I am listening to everything you say.

It's such a twisted story How you got me Now you got me
It's a complicated and messy situation how you managed to gain a hold on me, but you have me now.

Let me give you what you need
Allow me to provide you with what you require.

It's taking me over I don't wanna play this game no more All you gotta do is tell me right now You want me right now Come on Give me the green light We could have all night If you just say the words Tell me it's alright Give me the green light
My feelings for you are consuming me and I do not want to partake in this charade anymore. All you have to do is confirm that you want me and we could spend the whole night together. So give me the indication that it's okay and let's move forward.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Nathan Chapman, Tommy Lee James, Chase Yaklin

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