REDLIGHT
Ian Carey feat. Michelle Shellers Lyrics
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turn on
the redlight
yeah yeah yeah
it’s alright
tonight
i feel it on the street
so so fine
you’re gonna feel the heat
when there’s something that makes you want it
there’s no way you can just say no
but you can’t put your finger on it
oh no
oh no
we don’t have long
don’t let it get away
see something like this
won’t come along every day
when there’s something that makes you want it
there’s no way you can just say no
but you can’t put your finger on it
oh no
oh no
The lyrics to Ian Carey's song Redlight convey a sense of urgency and desire. The repetition of "yeah yeah yeah" and "oh no oh no" give the song a pulsing rhythm that underscores the message of the lyrics. The chorus, urging the listener to "turn on the redlight" and assuring them that "it's alright tonight," provides a sense of release and abandon.
The verses speak to the intensity of desire and the difficulty of resisting temptation. The singer describes feeling something "on the street" and how it's "so so fine" that the listener will "feel the heat." The lines "when there's something that makes you want it/there's no way you can just say no" speak to the power of desire to overcome rational thought. Finally, the song closes with the warning that "we don't have long/don't let it get away" indicating that the moment of opportunity may be fleeting, and urging the listener to seize the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
yeah yeah yeah
An excited and upbeat expression that signifies the start of something new and thrilling
turn on
Activate or initiate a process to ignite a spark of excitement
the redlight
A metaphorical representation of passion, energy, and desire
it’s alright
Expressing comfort and confidence in the unfolding of events
tonight
A reference to the current moment that is charged with a sense of anticipation
oh my my
A feeling of being overwhelmed by the abundance of positive sensations
i feel it on the street
The palpable energy and excitement emanating from the surroundings
so so fine
An expression of the sublime nature of the experience and how it takes one to new heights
you’re gonna feel the heat
A warning about how the excitement can be overwhelming and should be approached cautiously
when there’s something that makes you want it
A reflection on the nature of desire and how it can be irresistible
there’s no way you can just say no
The acknowledgment that the pull of desire is too strong to resist
but you can’t put your finger on it
A recognition that the source of desire is elusive and hard to define
oh no
A sense of trepidation about the power of desire and its consequences
we don’t have long
A sense of urgency about the fleeting nature of the moment and the need to seize the opportunity
don’t let it get away
A call to action to take control and direct the course of events to achieve the desired outcome
see something like this
An acknowledgement of the rarity of the moment and how it should be appreciated
won’t come along every day
A reminder that unique opportunities should be pursued with vigor
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IgorSemenich
R.I.P. Ian Carey😥
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@MrGreemlin
Ian Carey, is most important man in my life. R.I.P man, you gave me inspiration to my sound producer life.
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@Kosimomusic
Me too
@ozanturkkan
Ah, the songs of my youth. rest in heaven man.
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@NewTimeNewPlace
Dzięki Ian za te świetne chwile z Twoją muzyką mojej młodości.