Red Light Green Light
Wellwater Conspiracy Lyrics
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You're the devil by the lake
And it stares into your eyes
Are we surprised? (?)
You're so green
I'm already red
So soothing in the source
And it's too late to go back
You have the drug there's never enough
Never enough to, well the size (?)
I look surprised
I'm so green
You're already red
So soothing
(You're already red)
Don't look surprised
The song "Red Light Green Light" by Wellwater Conspiracy is a haunting, enigmatic track that has puzzled and fascinated listeners for years. The lyrics seem to be imbued with obscure symbolism and mysterious meaning, leaving many wondering just what the song is about.
The first verse sets a sinister tone, with the line "You hold on to the hand/You're the devil by the lake". This suggests a sense of danger or temptation, and it's unclear who or what exactly is being referred to. The lines "And it stares into your eyes/Are we surprised?" add to the unease, making it seem as if the singer is in some kind of trance or under the spell of something malevolent.
The chorus is equally cryptic, with the repetition of "You're so green/I'm already red". The meaning of these colors is unclear, but they could potentially represent envy, youth or inexperience on the part of the singer versus anger, passion or danger on the part of the person they are singing to. The second verse adds to the sense of danger with the line "Back into the wall/So soothing in the source", suggesting that the singer is trapped and has no escape. The lines "You have the drug there's never enough/Never enough to, well the size (?) I look surprised" are puzzling but add to the sense of unease and disorientation. Overall, the song is a tantalizingly enigmatic exploration of temptation, danger and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
You hold on to the hand
You seek comfort or support from someone close to you
You're the devil by the lake
You are perceived as a harmful or negative influence in a specific location or situation
And it stares into your eyes
You feel pressured or intimidated by something or someone's gaze
Are we surprised? (?)
An expression of resignation or acceptance of a negative outcome
You're so green
You lack experience or knowledge in a particular area
I'm already red
I have already reached my limit or boundary
Back into the wall
You feel trapped or stuck in a difficult situation
So soothing in the source
You find safety or calmness in the origin or root of a problem or situation
And it's too late to go back
You have passed a point of no return in a decision or action
You have the drug there's never enough
You are chasing after something that can never fully satisfy or fulfill you
Never enough to, well the size (?)
An admission of uncertainty or confusion about the specifics of what is lacking or unfulfilling
I look surprised
An expression of shock or disbelief
I'm so green
I lack experience or knowledge in a particular area
You're already red
You have already reached your limit or boundary
So soothing
You find comfort or relief in a particular situation or circumstance
(You're already red)
You have already reached your limit or boundary
Don't look surprised
An admonishment to not be shocked or surprised by the outcome of your actions or decisions
Contributed by Ryan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.