Red
Mr. Wilfred Lyrics
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The light is green, what are you doing
And then she on her phone
Like I knew, like I knew (Shit)
I know who needs to hear this but
Coming into a relationship
Looking for red flags first
Is a red flag"
I know men like me are far and few
A Lamborghini with low miles
The car smell is still new
No coup but to top it off
The stick had her drifting in a loop
(Too soon)
I was sent from the National Association of Men
Respectfully
If you deserve the so-called best
Then why you checking for the so-called worst
Are you cursed as God's crash dummy
Running into walls of regret on purpose
Even if we did crash, can you not see
I'm your seat belt and airbag
I'm the best insurance you ever had
She got a motor mouth
Looking too much in the rear view
Of her past to be driving that fast
Thought she was a Acura
More like a accident
Her relationship trauma
Snook up on her like a fender bender
Whip lashed
We moving too fast
I see the red flags (Uh)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too
We're moving too
We're moving too
I see the red
We're moving too fast
I see the red flags! (Yea)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too
We're moving too
We're moving too
We're moving too fast
They say happy wife happy life
But how can I make you happy
When you haven't defined for yourself
What happiness looks like
You only love yourself halfway
Because when it comes to self care
I can tell
You paying the lazy value price
And you get what you pay for
Before you got here
My mind body and spirit was right
The meal was already good
Don't be mad; you add a lil spice
I like my woman well done
And you are a bit under ripe
I know who needs to hear this and
Stop getting into foreign whips
With old car facts from car max
I am not your exes fuck ups
You are not her exes fuck ups
You are not his exes fuck ups
It's a red flag when they only
Talk about their exes fuck ups
Ashamed of their own honesty
Afraid to visit their bullshit
So they take the scenic route
And ego trip
They be quick to tell you what they deserve
Providing the bare minimum
While expecting us to splurge
If a relationship was a dealership
Then you'd be the prettiest car in the lot
With the ugliest interest rate
Putting my key in your ignition
When our basic principles
Ain't even reciprocal
The last owner left you with no gas in the tank
You know what I think
We moving too fast
I see the red flags (Uh)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too
We're moving too
We're moving too
I see the red
We're moving too fast
(She said I drive her crazy, can't tell if its the engine or the gaslight)
I see the red flags! (Yea)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too (Uh yea)
We're moving too
We're moving too
We're moving too
We're moving too fast
It's time to stop lazily cruising through life
And take back your horse power
You've internalized a long road of disrespect
Just to break down on the next
Driver on the path to success
That's a path of destruction
If you tear me down more than lift me up
Then what are we constructing
If you only care about yourself
Then why you in my house, in my bed
Reaching for something
Ain't nothing here but amazing dick
To further confuse you
If I wanted to… I could use you
Even when you find out
Coma-stroke you so deep into sleep
You forget that I even abused you
See that's the toxicity that you used to
But I'm sorry, there's no pain
left in my hydraulics to boost you
Baby girl
My flags are green
I'm riding the dream
And I don't want an ungrateful model
In my passenger seat looking mean faces
GTFO (Bitch)
That means get the fuck out bitch…
The song "Red on Red" by Mr. Wilfred is a passionate and emotional track about a complicated relationship. The title "Red on Red" could be interpreted as a metaphor for conflict or passion, as the color red is often associated with both. The lyrics describe a deep connection between two people, even in the face of lies and misunderstandings. The repeated refrain "No means / Red on red" could be seen as a rejection of deceit and manipulation, as the singer tries to find truth amidst the chaos of their relationship.
The use of vivid imagery throughout the song creates a vivid picture of the emotions and experiences the characters are going through. For example, the line "There's a crocodile crawling up your spine" is a particularly striking image that conveys the sense of unease and tension in the relationship. The final verse of the song suggests that the relationship has come to a bitter end, with the singer acknowledging the scars that it has left on them, yet still feeling a sense of purpose and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
You make me
You have great influence over me
Not what was or could be
Not dwelling on the past or the future, but focusing on the present
Not below or above
Not lesser or greater than anyone else, but equal
It's you that I love
My love is for you alone
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
Now take me
Please lead the way
Into the fat to fry
Into a risky situation where we could easily fail
Now who, what or why
Asking for understanding of context or motivation
I'm sick of all these lies
Tired of being misled or deceived
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
No means
Absolutely not
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
Sound and fury
A lot of noise and commotion
Unjustified
Without cause or reason
Words polluted
Language corrupted by ego and self-importance
With ego and pride
Driven by self-absorption and arrogance
But there's a crocodile
A lurking danger or threat
Crawling up your spine
Slowly approaching and causing unease
Up your spine, up your spine
A continuous, uncomfortable sensation
Crawling up your spine
Slowly approaching and causing unease
Keep crawling
Continuing to advance slowly
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
Are you dead?
Are you lifeless or lacking vitality?
Are you blind or just stupid?
Can you not see the obvious or are you willfully ignorant?
Nothing can prop us up
No amount of support or help will sustain us
We're burning up
We're consuming ourselves with passion or anger
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
You kill me
I am greatly affected by you
Rip me apart, I'm willing
I am open to being completely vulnerable and exposed
As long s I'm standing here
As long as I am alive and present
There is no fear
I have no reason to feel afraid
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
No means
Absolutely not
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
Built it up
Created something significant
Then tear it down
Dismantling or destroying what was built
The bells are ringing
Signaling a significant event
The prayers are done
Closing the ceremony or ritual
Once she lived here
Someone used to reside in this place
Now she's gone
She is no longer here
So, rip it up
Tearing down the structure or system
And tear it down
Dismantling or destroying what was built
But it won't be long
It won't take very long
Won't be long
It will happen soon
Man, it won't be long
It will happen soon
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
You saved me
You preserved me from harm or destruction
You burned me, I don't mean maybe
You caused me intense pain or passion
I don't know what you are
I am unsure of your nature or identity
But I wear the scars
The evidence of our encounter is visible on me
Like medals
As though they are symbols of honor or achievement
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
By no means
Absolutely not
No fucking bullshit dreams
No false or unrealistic aspirations
I know why I'm here
I have a clear purpose or objective
It's ringing in my ears
I am constantly reminded of my purpose
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
No means
Absolutely not
Red on red
The color red on top of another shade of red
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Brockington
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