Green Light
Roll Deep Lyrics

Eski boy, Roll deep!
The artist Roll Deep is referencing their past persona when making Grime music

I was lookin' for the green light
The artist is seeking permission to proceed with romantic advances

Who's gonna take me home, yeah she might
The artist is expressing a hope that a potential romantic partner will reciprocate their advances

The nights so young and I wanna have fun
The artist is expressing a desire to enjoy themselves in the moment

So I'm gonna keep goin till the party's done
The artist intends to keep dancing and having fun until the party ends

You know I love women, but which ones gonna control me?
The artist is questioning which potential partner will have a greater impact on their emotions and behavior

'Cuz I wanna be your one and only
The artist wants a monogamous and committed relationship

I follow the green cross code, then I cross the road
The artist is referencing a UK safety campaign to suggest they are cautious in their approach to romance

I follow the signs then I fall on my nose
Despite the artist's precautions, they may still make mistakes or misread dating signals

Seek out my princess, speak on the phone
The artist hopes to find their ideal partner and begin talking to them frequently

Eventually I'm a cheat with a stone
Despite wanting a committed relationship, the artist may end up being disloyal (a 'cheat') and possibly blaming their partner (a 'stone')

No regular seats, I get the phone out
The artist is suggesting they are upwardly mobile, perhaps traveling in style

His and her match, we're goin' all out
The artist is hinting at a lavish and luxurious lifestyle for them and their partner

Your crown and my crown, we're gonna ball out
The artist will be spending money and living extravagantly with their partner

Take my time, I won't stall out
The artist will proceed at a reasonable but steady pace, remaining committed to their goals

Stop! Take a look, left and right
The artist is echoing a pedestrian safety message to encourage caution and deliberation in romance

Is it clear for me to go? Let me know, is it me that you've been waitin' for
The artist is requesting confirmation that they can pursue a relationship and are the desired partner

Put your hands up (put your hands up), take it to the floor (take it to the floor)
The artist is urging listeners to express themselves and dance freely

You already give me the green light baby (I'm giving you the green light)
The artist has received a positive response and is free to proceed with romance

Put your glass up (put your glass up), pour a little more (pour a little more)
The artist encourages listeners to drink and enjoy the nightlife

That time when I saw ya I thought, wow, so
The artist encountered an attractive person and was struck by their appearance

Check out the skirt on that, now straight to the bar - tequila, lemon, salt
The artist is admiring their romantic interest and then ordering drinks

I give her the all clear, letting her know green light, letting her go
The artist is giving signals that they are interested in romance and should be pursued

Dropped her from a mile away, thought to myself, why not give it a go?
The artist is metaphorically indicating they spotted a potential romantic partner from afar and believes they should be bold and pursue them

I like what I see, face all lit up like a Christmas tree
The artist is attracted to their romantic interest, who has a joyful and enthusiastic expression

It's amazing the way she goes, heaven knows what cloud she fell from
The artist is mystified by their romantic interest, who seems to be full of life and enthusiasm

Skirts a bit high above the knee, but I know that twinkle in her eye's for me
The artist finds their romantic interest alluring, despite any perceived immodesty, and thinks they are reciprocating feelings

I said just show me a signal - she flashed red, amber, green.
The artist is requesting that their romantic interest be clear and direct in expressing their feelings

Stop, pop, don't drop, pour me a little (put your hands up)
The artist is reflecting on the lively and potentially overwhelming party atmosphere

She's 10 out of 10, I've gotta keep that
The artist believes they have found an ideal partner

She's so far gone, the green lights on - I aint gonna turn back
The artist has received positive signals and is committed to see the relationship through

It's a rap
The artist has finished their song and the story of the night's romance is over

Don't wanna see red now, flash your green lights tonight
The artist is urging potential partners to be clear and direct about their romantic intentions, and not play games or lead them on