Green Light
John Legend; André 3000 Lyrics

Give me the green light, give me just one night
I'm asking you for permission to go ahead and have a single night of excitement with you

I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now
I'm ready to start spending time with you right away, without any further delay

I see you move, I'm checking your smile
I'm admiring your dancing skills, and observing your facial expression as you do

Working your back like it's going out of style
You're dancing with such energy and precision, as if you're afraid that style and technique will disappear

Shake just a little bit faster
I'm asking you to increase the speed of your dance moves slightly

Shake just a little now girl
I'm encouraging you to continue with your current level of enthusiastic dancing

Dying to meet you, so let's mess around
I really want to get to know you and spend more time with you, perhaps in a fun or flirty way

I've got an obsession of us getting down
I have a strong desire to dance and/or be intimate with you

Come just a little bit closer
I'm inviting you to step closer to me, to reinforce our connection and desire to spend time together

I just need permission so just
I want to make sure that you're comfortable with the pace and nature of our interaction before proceeding

We can go all night, give me the green light
I'm suggesting that we have the potential to continue our time together for an extended period, if you're willing

One two three green light, but if it's what it seems like
I'm emphasizing that I'm only going to proceed with your honest and explicit consent, even if it appears to be a foregone conclusion

But if I can be your buddy, help you study and get your head right
I'm willing to build a deeper connection with you, beyond a casual or physical one, and help you achieve your goals and aspirations

Do I have a girlfriend, technically no
I'm not officially in a committed relationship at the moment

If you'll be my girlfriend then I'll make it so
However, if we develop a strong connection and desire to be exclusive, I'm willing to make that commitment to you

You'll be my only true lover
I'm emphasizing that if we do pursue a romantic relationship, you'll be the only one for me

No competition, no others
I'm assuring you that I won't be pursuing anyone else while we're together

Baby it's just the thrill of the chase
I'm acknowledging that part of the excitement of pursuing you is based on the challenge and the anticipation of the unknown

But I've got a feeling that I'm winning this race!
Despite the uncertainty, I'm confident that our connection is strong and that I'm making good progress towards building something with you

So I went hard like Medusa staring at me
I'm indicating that I'm pursuing you aggressively and with determination, using a metaphorical reference to the powerful gaze of Medusa

I told her let's go, let's blow this lame nigga factory
I'm suggesting that we leave behind any uninteresting or uninspiring aspects of our current lives and pursue something more exciting and fulfilling together

She said, What type of girl do you think I are
You challenged me on whether or not I'm respecting your boundaries, values and sense of self

The kind that you meet in a bar
You wondered if I saw you as just another casual encounter or fling

You think you can get whatever you want cause you some kinda star
You sensed some degree of entitlement or arrogance on my part, thinking that my fame or success would automatically make me attractive or desirable to you

No I'm a comet, I just want you woman
I'm clarifying that I'm not just seeking attention or validation from you, but instead genuinely attracted to you as a person

Hey, If I were you then It would be me that I go home with
I'm expressing my confidence in our connection and attraction, implying that if I were in your position, I would want to continue spending time with me

Three, the one and only, one thing you ain't considered
I'm introducing myself using my stage name, and suggesting that there's something unique or special about me that you haven't yet fully appreciated

I heard you when you told your girl "ooh he can get it" admit it,
I'm hinting that I overheard you expressing some level of attraction towards me to someone else

You did it let's hop a cab and split it
I'm proposing that we take things to the next level and get more physically intimate

I'm kiddin' we both going to where you livin'
I'm acknowledging that my previous suggestion was a bit of a joke, but still suggesting that we continue our time together

Ha, I got you gigglin' like I'm piglet
I'm playfully expressing delight at your positive response to my attempts at humor and flirting

Oh that's the ticket, I hope you are more like Anita Baker than Robin Givens
I'm expressing a preference for a romantic partner who has positive qualities and values, similar to the singer Anita Baker, rather than someone who may have more negative attributes, like the actress Robin Givens

No, I don't know that lady so let me quit it
I'm clarifying that I don't have any personal grudges or issues with Robin Givens, but rather using her as an illustrative example to make my point

I'm just style freein', freestylin' with y'all seldom do
I'm indicating that I'm comfortable and confident in improvising creatively and spontaneously, which is not something I always do with others

This is what I'm telling you
I'm emphasizing that all of my words and actions are sincere and authentic, and that I'm expressing myself to you in a transparent and honest way

To the bed I'm nailing you
I'm expressing my desire to become more physically intimate with you, and using somewhat crude language to emphasize that desire

Like I've been in jail for two
I'm using hyperbole to suggest that I'm extremely eager and enthusiastic about this prospect, as if I've been deprived of sexual or romantic experiences for a long time