Coyle released her debut solo album Insatiable and its title track was released on 8 November 2010 through her own label, Black Pen Records, in partnership with supermarket giant Tesco. In late 2017, she released her new single "Go to Work" on Virgin EMI Records. Although the record failed to chart on the Official Singles Chart, it did chart at number 57 on the Official Singles Sales Chart, which counts only paid-for sales in the UK, and at number 52 on the Scottish Singles Chart.
Red Light
Nadine Coyle Lyrics
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Re-ed Light (Red light...)
Stopped at the red light.
You're playing hendrix and lighting up
I caught your attention trying my best to seem amused
Living the good life, with ever stop there's a different dream
Give me a second and I'll right it all down.
Give me an hour and I'll pretend I'm down.
The starlight's flooding my airwaves
I've never felt this feeling before
My revs are pushing to 10 babes
These wild horses are taking control
The spot light's pointing at your face
We'll be the driver right till the end
My revs are pushing to 10 babes
These wild horses are taking control
Red Light (Red light...)
Re-ed Light (Red light...)
Now it's a green light, my body's yearning to give you more
I feel like now I'm ready, but my subconscious is still unsure.
Give me a second and I'll right it all down.
Give me an hour and I'll pretend I'm down
Give me a day and I will work it all out
Give me a week and then you won't hear a sound.
The starlight's flooding my airwaves
I've never felt this feeling before
My revs are pushing to 10 babes
These wild horses are taking control
The spot light's pointing at your face
We'll be the driver right till the end
My revs are pushing to 10 babes
These wild horses are taking control
Give me a second and I'll right it all down.
Give me an hour and I'll pretend I'm down
Give me a day and I will work it all out
A week and then you won't hear a sound.
The starlight's flooding my airwaves
I've never felt this feeling before
My revs are pushing to 10 babes
These wild horses are taking control
The spot light's pointing at your face
We'll be the driver right till the end
My revs are pushing to 10 babes
These wild horses are taking control
Red Light (Red light...)
Re-ed Light (Red light...)
*Guitar solo*
The lyrics of Nadine Coyle's song "Red Light" seem to talk about two individuals, one of whom is driving a car and the other is the passenger. The car stops at a red light, and the passenger starts playing music by Jimi Hendrix and lights up a cigarette. The driver tries to act amused to get the passenger's attention. The song talks about the ups and downs of life and how every stop in life presents a different dream. Nadine mentions how she wants to make a name for herself as a musician and not just as a magazine model.
As the song progresses, we see that the driver and the passenger switch roles, and now the song talks about the driver's yearning for the passenger. Nadine expresses how she feels ready, but her subconscious is still unsure. The song talks about how sometimes it takes time to figure things out and that one needs to be patient and take things one step at a time.
The chorus of the song talks about the wild horses taking control, making it unclear if the car is symbolic of the singer's life, or if it's an actual car ride that's happening. The song ends with a guitar solo, adding to the song's overall rock theme.
Line by Line Meaning
Stopped at the red light.
Pausing for a brief moment in my fast-paced life.
You're playing hendrix and lighting up
You're indulging in your vices and pleasures, perhaps as a coping mechanism.
I caught your attention trying my best to seem amused
I'm trying to impress you and capture your interest, even if it means sacrificing my true emotions.
Living the good life, with ever stop there's a different dream
Living a life full of possibilities and opportunities, but with every pause, comes a new aspiration or ambition.
Making my reputation for making music, not magazines.
I want to be recognized for my artistic talents, not for my personal life or physical appearance.
Give me a second and I'll right it all down.
Just need a moment to gather my thoughts and express them coherently.
Give me an hour and I'll pretend I'm down.
I need some time to adjust my mood and hide my true emotions for the sake of fitting in or pleasing others.
The starlight's flooding my airwaves
I'm feeling overwhelmed with a newfound sense of inspiration and energy.
I've never felt this feeling before
This is a completely unique and foreign experience for me.
My revs are pushing to 10 babes
I'm feeling an intense level of passion and energy that is pushing me to my limits.
These wild horses are taking control
I'm being seized by a sense of adventure and spontaneity, losing control of my usual inhibitions.
The spot light's pointing at your face
All eyes are on you, the center of attention.
We'll be the driver right till the end
We'll take charge and dictate where this journey goes, no matter what obstacles arise.
Now it's a green light, my body's yearning to give you more
Now that we've given pause and assessed the situation, my desire to pursue you has only grown stronger.
I feel like now I'm ready, but my subconscious is still unsure.
I may seem confident on the surface, but deep down, I still feel uncertain and hesitant about what lies ahead.
Give me a day and I will work it all out
I need some time to process my feelings and thoughts, but I'll come to a resolution soon enough.
A week and then you won't hear a sound.
After a period of introspection and reflection, I'll be ready to move on and leave this all behind.
*Guitar solo*
An instrumental interlude, allowing for a moment of pure musical expression.
Contributed by Oliver I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.