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Red Light
Deep Blue Something Lyrics
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And the trains are all here"
I think, I smell a change in seasons
I think the time for change is near
You say that we have no feelings
We feel like we are her for hire
You packed it up and then you left me
Follow me in the soft parade
You don't have to learn today
And you're still lyin' there in your daze
Well, I'll ask the red lights, if you can stay
I see the red lights over Denton town
I see them flashin' all around
I hope we never lose this feelin'
I hope we're never comin' down
Follow me in the soft parade
You don't have to learn today
And you're still lyin' there in your daze
Well, I'll ask the red lights, if you can stay
Follow me in the soft parade
You don't have to learn today
And you're still lyin' there in your daze
Well, I'll ask the red lights, if you can stay
Follow me in the soft parade
You don't have to learn today
And you're still lyin' there in your daze
Well, I'll ask the red lights, if you can stay
"Red Light" by Deep Blue Something is a song about a relationship that has hit a rough patch. The singer describes a feeling of change in the air, like the onset of winter, and references the trains coming and going as a metaphor for the way relationships can ebb and flow. The lyrics suggest that there is a lack of communication and emotional connection between the two people, with the singer feeling like they are there for hire, implying that their partner is just using them for their own purposes.
The chorus of the song, with the repeated lines "Follow me in the soft parade, you don't have to learn today," suggests that the singer wants their partner to take a chance and try something new, to follow them on a journey of discovery. The reference to the "red lights" over Denton town implies that there is still hope for the relationship, that there is something worth sticking around for. The last line, "if you can stay," shows that the singer is offering their partner a choice - whether to stay and work on the relationship, or to leave and move on.
Overall, "Red Light" is a song of introspection and hope. It speaks to the universal experience of relationships and the challenges they can bring, but ultimately suggests that there is always a chance for redemption and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
She said, "I think it's time for winter
And the trains are all here"
My partner signaled that it is time to brace for the cold season and that the time for change has come.
You say that we have no feelings
We feel like we are here for hire
You packed it up and then you left me
It seems your plan has backfired
You claimed that we are emotionally disconnected, and it looks like you have abandoned me because your scheme did not turn out as planned.
Follow me in the soft parade
You don't have to learn today
And you're still lyin' there in your daze
Well, I'll ask the red lights, if you can stay
Let's go with me to the easygoing march, and you don't have to worry about learning anything now. Even though you seem lost, I'll talk to the traffic signals to see if you can stay with me.
I see the red lights over Denton town
I see them flashin' all around
I hope we never lose this feeling
I hope we're never comin' down
I observe the traffic lights illuminating Denton's territory, and they are flashing everywhere. I desire that we never lose this elated feeling and never come down from it.
Follow me in the soft parade
You don't have to learn today
And you're still lyin' there in your daze
Well, I'll ask the red lights, if you can stay
Follow me to the peaceful walk, and don't burden yourself with learning anything now. Even if you seem to be out of it, I'll communicate with the traffic signals if you can remain by my side.
Follow me in the soft parade
You don't have to learn today
And you're still lyin' there in your daze
Well, I'll ask the red lights, if you can stay
Come with me on this leisurely march, and you need not absorb any knowledge at the moment. Even as you rest there in a trance, I'll inquire if the traffic lights permit you to stay.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOBY D. PIPES
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