Red
Chris Brown Lyrics


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That's one small step for man
One giant leap for mankind
Columbia, Columbia, this is Houston AOS, over
(This is Columbia)

Can I? Wait, can I? Should I?
Rewind, just remind me that I'm down
Knocked down
And it's your year
I should have realized, realized, from the beginning
You right, you right with that, baby (huh)
Yes, I know you better
Girl, nobody else matters

If you stay away from me too long, I
I might swim for it
If you keep your love from me, girl, I might
I might just keep going
'Round and 'round in circles
Could you stop fuckin' with my head?
'Cause I see the color purple
Don't break my heart

Don't wanna see
Red, red (don't wanna see)
Red (oh, no, no, no)
Don't wanna see, see, red
Eyes turnin' blurry
I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
(Don't wanna see-see)

Don't wanna go back and forth, back and forth
And you know it's a waste of time, baby
To get through to you, oh oh
You keep arguin' always 'bout the same thing
But you don't mean it, no, no
And I can't believe that you be so cold
You can't even keep a low pro'

If you stay away from me too long, I (stay away from me)
I might swim for it
If you keep your love from me, girl, I might
I might just keep going (ooh)
'Round and 'round in circles
Could you stop fuckin' with my head? (Head)
'Cause I see the color purple (ooh)
Don't break my heart (ooh)

Don't wanna see
Red, red (baby, I don't wanna see)
Red (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Don't wanna see, see, red (ooh, ooh)
Eyes turnin' blurry
I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
(Don't wanna see-see)

Don't wanna see
Red, red
(Don't wanna see, see)
Red (ooh, ooh)
Don't wanna see, see, red (oh oh)
Eyes turnin' blurry
Don't want this, bringin' out a part of me (yeah)
(Don't wanna see, see)





(Bringin' out a part of me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Brown's song "Red" convey the complex emotions and frustrations of a turbulent relationship. The opening lines, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," is a reference to the famous quote from Neil Armstrong upon landing on the moon, symbolizing the significant impact this relationship has on both individuals involved. The repeated phrases of "Columbia, Columbia, this is Houston AOS, over" and "This is Columbia" serve as a metaphor for the communication breakdown between them.


The following verses express the singer's uncertainty and confusion about the relationship. The lines "Can I? Wait, can I? Should I? Rewind, just remind me that I'm down, Knocked down" illustrate his self-doubt and questioning whether he should continue to invest in the relationship. Despite the internal struggle, he acknowledges that he should have realized earlier that the other person is right for him and that nobody else matters.


The chorus reveals his fear of the consequences of being apart from his partner for too long. The repetition of "I might swim for it, I might just keep going 'round and 'round in circles" suggests that without her love, he may find himself lost and continuously searching for something that is missing. The mention of the color purple is likely symbolic, representing emotional turmoil and pain. Ultimately, the plea to not break his heart and to avoid seeing the color red reflects a desire to protect himself from further anguish.


Line by Line Meaning

That's one small step for man
This represents a small action or decision that may have significant consequences.


One giant leap for mankind
This highlights the great impact that the small action or decision can have on the larger society.


Columbia, Columbia, this is Houston AOS, over
The singer is referring to the communication between his own thoughts and his inner voice.


(This is Columbia)
This represents a realization or acknowledgement of the present situation or reality.


Can I? Wait, can I? Should I?
Expressing hesitation or uncertainty about making a particular choice or decision.


Rewind, just remind me that I'm down
Asking for a reminder of one's current emotional state or feeling of being defeated.


Knocked down
Feeling emotionally or mentally defeated.


And it's your year
Acknowledging that the current situation or time belongs to the other person or their interests.


I should have realized, realized, from the beginning
Expressing regret or hindsight about not understanding or recognizing the true nature of something from the start.


You right, you right with that, baby (huh)
Agreeing with the other person's point of view or statement.


Yes, I know you better
Acknowledging that the singer has a deep understanding of the other person.


Girl, nobody else matters
Emphasizing that no one else holds the same importance or significance as the person being addressed.


If you stay away from me too long, I
Expressing a fear or concern about the negative impacts of a prolonged separation.


I might swim for it
Metaphorically suggesting that the singer would go to great lengths or efforts to rekindle the relationship.


If you keep your love from me, girl, I might
Indicating the potential consequences or actions that may occur if the other person withholds their love.


I might just keep going
Implies that the artist would continue moving forward in life without dwelling on the past or the relationship.


'Round and 'round in circles
Symbolizing a repetitive and unproductive pattern or cycle in the relationship.


Could you stop fuckin' with my head?
Asking the other person to refrain from causing emotional confusion or turmoil.


'Cause I see the color purple
Seeing the color purple may represent confusion, mixed emotions, or a state of being unsure.


Don't break my heart
A plea to the other person to not cause emotional pain or end the relationship.


Don't wanna see Red, red (don't wanna see) Red (oh, no, no, no)
Expressing the desire to avoid conflict or intense emotions symbolized by the color red.


Don't wanna see, see, red
Reiterating the aversion to experiencing heightened negative emotions or disagreements.


Eyes turnin' blurry
Indicating that the singer's vision or perception is becoming distorted due to emotional distress.


I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
Expressing a dislike for the negative emotions and behaviors that arise as a result of the situation.


(Don't wanna see-see)
Repeating the sentiment of avoiding conflict or negative emotions.


Don't wanna go back and forth, back and forth
Expressing a desire to avoid continuously engaging in arguments or repetitive cycles in the relationship.


And you know it's a waste of time, baby
Acknowledging that arguing or engaging in repetitive conflicts is unproductive and futile.


To get through to you, oh oh
Expressing the difficulty of effectively communicating or getting the other person to understand one's position or feelings.


You keep arguin' always 'bout the same thing
Highlighting the repetitive nature of the arguments, focusing on the same topic or issue.


But you don't mean it, no, no
Implies that the other person's arguments are not genuine or sincere.


And I can't believe that you be so cold
Expressing surprise or disappointment at the other person's emotionally distant or unfeeling behavior.


You can't even keep a low pro'
Critiquing the other person for being unable to maintain a calm or discreet behavior in the relationship.


Don't wanna see, see Red, red (baby, I don't wanna see) Red (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Reiterating the strong desire to avoid conflict or intense emotions symbolized by the color red.


Eyes turnin' blurry
Indicating that the artist's vision or perception is becoming distorted due to emotional distress.


I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
Expressing a dislike for the negative emotions and behaviors that arise as a result of the situation.


(Don't wanna see-see)
Repeating the sentiment of avoiding conflict or negative emotions.


Don't wanna see Red, red
Emphasizing the aversion to conflict or intense emotions symbolized by the color red.


(Don't wanna see, see)
Reiterating the desire to avoid engaging in or witnessing conflicts.


Red (ooh, ooh)
Symbolizing intense emotions, anger, or a hostile atmosphere within the relationship.


Don't wanna see, see, red (oh oh)
Stressing the strong aversion to experiencing heightened negative emotions or conflicts.


Eyes turnin' blurry
Indicating that the artist's vision or perception is becoming distorted due to emotional distress.


Don't want this, bringin' out a part of me (yeah)
Reiterating the dislike for the negative emotions and behaviors that arise from the situation.


(Don't wanna see, see)
Continuing to emphasize the avoidance of conflicts or negative emotions.


(Bringin' out a part of me)
Acknowledging that the situation is causing a certain side or aspect of the artist's personality to emerge.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony D'Annuzio, Christopher Maurice Brown, Luis Manuel Martinez Jr., Nima Jahanbin, Oliver Elliot Goldstein, Paimon Jahanbin, Patrizio Pigliapoco, Xeryus Lamar Gittens

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