Green Light
Cote Lyrics
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See it spinning around me
Every pass
Another chance goes up in flames
Since this is all that I can
Plenty I could gain
Add any more to the list
I'm still coming up a little short
Waiting for the green light
Pushing up against the tide
Is it gonna to be all right
Whether or not I stay?
Call to action
It already happened
Killing my distractions
Well, there are some I can't forget
Current pulling me under the bridge
Honest
Motion carry me forward through the curtain
Oh, you're selling me
I only want for free
I tend to fate
With my fingers crossed
Any cost to keep up with the pace
Of all that I can't do
I can't do a
Grander plans
Quiet lands
Already two cruscades
I always feel you at my core
Waiting for the green light
Pushing up against the tide
Is it going to be all right?
Whether or not I stay?
Call to action
It already happened
Killing my distractions
Well, there are some I can't forget
Current pulling me under the bridge
Honest
Motion carry me forward through the curtain
Oh, you're selling me
I only want for free
The lyrics of Cote's song Green Light could be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective, as it is a song that talks about the struggle of moving forward and overcoming obstacles when faced with a decision. At the beginning of the song, Cote expresses being entertained but at the same time unable to seize the opportunities that keep passing by, as another chance goes up in flames. Nevertheless, this person has gained some confidence, even though they feel they are still coming up a little short.
As the chorus kicks in, Cote is waiting for the green light, which can be interpreted as a metaphorical signal to move forward, but the person is pushing up against the tide, questioning if it's gonna all be right, regardless of the outcome, and whether or not they stay. The chorus is repeated twice, which could reflect the repetition of indecision that the person is experiencing.
Moving on to the second verse, Cote notes that a call to action already happened, implying that a decision has been made, and any distractions that could undermine the process have been eliminated, although there are some that can't be forgotten. This suggests that the person is ready to face whatever decision they made regarding the green light, even though the current is pulling them under the bridge, and motion carries them forward through the curtain. The last line of the song "I only want for free" could be interpreted as a reflection of the person's innermost desires, and how they imagine that moving forward would affect their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm entertained
I'm preoccupied with my own thoughts and don't require external stimulation.
See it spinning around me
My mind is racing with ideas and possibilities.
Every pass
Every opportunity.
Another chance goes up in flames
I keep missing opportunities and am frustrated.
Since this is all that I can
I'm limited by my own abilities and circumstances.
Plenty I could gain
There are so many things I could achieve.
Add any more to the list
There are still more things I want to accomplish.
Confidence makes an excellent frame
Belief in myself is crucial to my success.
I'm still coming up a little short
I'm still not quite reaching my goals.
Waiting for the green light
Waiting for an opportunity to present itself.
Pushing up against the tide
Trying to make progress in difficult circumstances.
Is it gonna to be all right
Wondering if everything will work out in the end.
Whether or not I stay?
I'm unsure if I should continue to pursue my goals.
Call to action
Motivation to take action.
It already happened
The opportunity for action has already presented itself.
Killing my distractions
Eliminating anything that distracts me from my goals.
Well, there are some I can't forget
Some distractions can't be eliminated easily.
Current pulling me under the bridge
Life's challenges are dragging me down.
Honest
I'm being genuine and truthful about my struggles.
Motion carry me forward through the curtain
I'm moving forward despite obstacles.
Oh, you're selling me
Someone is trying to convince me of something.
I only want for free
I'm hesitant to invest in something unless it's guaranteed to succeed.
I tend to fate
I leave things up to chance rather than actively pursuing my goals.
With my fingers crossed
I hope for the best but am not actively working towards my goals.
Any cost to keep up with the pace
I'm willing to do anything to keep up with the demands of my goals.
Of all that I can't do
Despite my efforts, there are still things that are out of my reach.
I can't do a
I'm struggling to achieve my goals and am feeling defeated.
Grander plans
Bigger, more ambitious goals.
Quiet lands
A peaceful life with simple pleasures.
Already two crusades
I've already pursued multiple goals, but none have been fully realized.
I always feel you at my core
My motivations and desires are at the heart of everything I do.
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tyler Lyons
Love this song so much!
Dave Soto
This artist is gonna be huge
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Pratik Palchaudhuri
How does this have so little comments !?!