Kelly has also produced and performed in many tracks by other R&B and hip-hop artists. In 1994, Kelly produced and wrote the debut album of R&B singer Aaliyah and in 1995, Kelly co-produced and wrote the song "You Are Not Alone" for Michael Jackson, which was included on Jackson's album, HIStory. Kelly has sung the hooks for many notable hip-hop songs, such as "Fuckin' You Tonight" by The Notorious B.I.G., "We Thuggin'" by Fat Joe, "Gigolo" by Nick Cannon, and "Go Getta" by Young Jeezy, and has collaborated for two albums with Jay-Z.
Green Light
R. Kelly Lyrics
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It's gangsta! Woo! It's gangsta nigga!
All g-g-gangsta nigga, uhh!
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
You got the green light to drag your motherfuckin mink
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
Drop your top, c'mon!
Now I done told y'all niggaz once before
y'all don't know who you fuckin wit
Y'all gon' fuck around and make me come up out this music biz
(Don't make me..)
This just a record deal, y'all motherfuckers been on some shit
Bite my style, tryin to get rich, so I decided to flip my shit
Bene-fit me like a tight outfit, like Mr. Biggs' about to have a fit
It's, a, bout, to, be, some, shit (please believe it)
See vin-dawg, and dre-shal, got a nigga real open y'all
I see haters peepin me, lookin hard like a pu-ssy
Same fight, different round; same circus, different clown
Same pussy, different town; assholes how you like me now?
Kel' and Jigga, the best of both niggaz
Put two heads together, mean mo' figures (ha)
Word to Tigger, put me off up in the "Bassment"
with the rest of the rap niggaz, watch ratings get bigger
I'm a pimp of this music, the tracks be my hoes
Sisqo, don't make me kick you out like Devoe
Haters left, players right green light
Go go, go-go-go, go
You have the green light to be as pimp as you want to
Go go, go-go-go, go
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Oh dis gangsta!
Go go, go-go-go, go
It's so muh'fuckin gangsta!
Psycho, like no, bitch-ass niggaz
don't wanna see the R.O.C. so you creep low
Shoot from the line like a free throw
With this 'nali of mine like a Pi-co
Leave niggaz far behind like a cheap hoe
On my grind every time that you see Hov'
Yeah I got it, come and get it, green light go (go)
Red dot I stop ya, yellow niggaz move slow
Red dot I got 'em, tell that nigga move slow
Head shots pop 'em when I let the uz' go
He done told fool
Dunn think Dunn loc'in when a gun smokin
Tell Dunn I been gun-totin
He don't know he facin death
Hockey mask on Jason's step
Don't make me pop past your Raisinette
You niggaz cow-ass
You bullshit, I pull shit, and keep a full clip
Go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
Go go, go-go-go, go
In the song "Green Light" by R. Kelly, the artist is proclaiming his status as a gangsta and giving himself permission to act accordingly. He starts the song by expressing his confidence in his own power and dismissing anyone who might challenge him, using masculine and aggressive language: "Who da fuck can stop us niggaz, it's gangsta niggaz." He goes on to give himself permission to wear expensive furs, throw his jewelry in the air, and drive fast cars, all with no regard for anyone else.
Later in the song, R. Kelly switches to a more confrontational tone as he describes his efforts to become successful in the music industry. He implies that other artists are copying his style and trying to get rich off his work, forcing him to "flip his shit" and "benefit like a tight outfit." He mentions Jay-Z and Tigger as allies, indicating that he is part of a larger music scene, and concludes by telling his haters to move out of the way ("Red dot I stop ya, yellow niggaz move slow"). Through his lyrics, R. Kelly is embodying an aggressive and self-assured persona, expressing his confidence in his talent and his ability to succeed in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Who da fuck can stop us niggaz, it's gangsta niggaz
No one can stop us because we're gangsters
Green light - go go, go-go-go, go
You have permission to do whatever you want
You got the green light to drag your motherfuckin mink
You can show off your wealth and luxury without consequences
Throw your pinkie ring high in the motherfuckin air
Show off your expensive jewelry
Drop your top, c'mon!
Lower your car's roof to attract attention
Now I done told y'all niggaz once before, y'all don't know who you fuckin wit
I warned you before not to mess with me
See vin-dawg, and dre-shal, got a nigga real open y'all
Vindog and Dreshal impressed me and made me open-minded
I'm a pimp of this music, the tracks be my hoes
I am in control of my music just like a pimp controls their prostitutes
Haters left, players right green light
The haters are gone and the players are present, so let's party
Psycho, like no, bitch-ass niggaz don't wanna see the R.O.C. so you creep low
Psychotic actions scare weak people, so they avoid us
Shoot from the line like a free throw
I am very skilled in basketball and can easily shoot a free throw
On my grind every time that you see Hov'
I am constantly working hard for my success
Yeah I got it, come and get it, green light go (go)
I have what you want, and you are allowed to come and get it
Red dot I stop ya, yellow niggaz move slow
I can stop anyone with my gun, and cautious people move slowly
Hockey mask on Jason's step
I am as scary and deadly as the villain Jason from the film series 'Friday the 13th'
You bullshit, I pull shit, and keep a full clip
You are talking nonsense, and I am ready to use my gun and have plenty of ammunition
It's so muh'fuckin gangsta!
This situation is incredibly gangster
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, ROBERT KELLY, DWIGHT GRANT
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