Ravers Red Light
Wide Boy Awake Lyrics


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A red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light, a ravers

We're ravers delight, we keep up all night
Don't have le-legs, yeah, we spend every day
Drunker in light, turn black into white
And when we say rave, then we rave when we rave
There's no good or bad boys, there's only what is boys
So show us what you really think that we are
There's no good or bad girls, there's only what is girls
So show us what you really think that we are

A red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light, a ravers

I'm spending all over town now I'm setting my sights
I'll chew on the good book and set it alight
What good is li-living is larger that life
We're lovers delight and we go in the night
And rants like a dog and sing like a cop
I can switch myself on, yeah, I switch myself off
I'm always in tune from my feets to my top
I can dance like a raver and sing like a cop

There's no good or bad boys, there's only what is boys
So show us what you really think that we are

A red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light, a ravers

One thing
And one thing (a million)
And two thing (a billion)
And two thing (a million)
And three thing (a billion)
And three thing (a million)
And three thing (a billion)
And four (and more)

One thing
And one thing (a million)
And two thing (a billion)
And two thing (a million)
And three thing (a billion)
And three thing (a million)
And three thing (a billion)
And four (and more)

There's no good or bad girls, there's only what is girls
So show us what you really think that we are
Tomorrow may not, it may not be the same
I've taken it once and I'll take it again
I've only got one boy, that's myself to blame
Tomorrow may not, it may not be the same, oh

A red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light
A ravers

One thing
And one thing (a million)
And two thing (a billion)
And two thing (a million)
And three thing (a billion)
And three thing (a million)
And three thing (a billion)
And four (and more)

A red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light
A ravers red light, a ravers red light

There's no good or bad boys, there's only what is boys
So show us what you really think that we are
There's no good or bad girls, there's only what is girls
So show us what you really think that we are

There's no good or bad boys, there's only what is boys
So show us what you really think that we are




There's no good or bad girls, there's only what is girls
So show us what you really think that we are

Overall Meaning

The song Ravers Red Light by Wide Boy Awake speaks about the rave culture and the way people who are a part of it are seen and perceived. The "red light" in the song represents the energy and excitement of the raves. The lyrics emphasize the party lifestyle of ravers who spend their days recovering from the night before and living for the next rave, where they can dance until dawn. They turn the mundane into something exciting and turn "black into white." They live for the thrill of the party, for the love and excitement of the night.


The song asserts that there are no "good boys" or "bad girls", only what is and suggests that people should not judge based on preconceived notions or stereotypes. The song encourages people to be who they really are and to express themselves, without worrying about what others think. The chorus repeats several times, reinforcing the idea that the red light of the rave is an irresistible force pulling people into the night.


Overall, Ravers Red Light is a celebration of the rave culture and the people who make it happen. It is a call to arms for people to let loose and be themselves on the dance floor, without judgment, and to embrace the excitement and passion of the rave.


Line by Line Meaning

A red light, a ravers red light
The red light represents the energy and excitement of a raver's life.


We're ravers delight, we keep up all night
Ravers find delight and enjoyment in staying up all night and partying.


Don't have le-legs, yeah, we spend every day
Ravers can party so hard that they feel like they have no legs and spend every day doing it again.


Drunker in light, turn black into white
In the rave's bright lights, people can become intoxicated and see things (black) turn into something positive (white).


And when we say rave, then we rave when we rave
Ravers live to party, and they will party whenever and wherever they can, whenever they say the word 'rave'.


There's no good or bad boys, there's only what is boys
People are just people, not inherently good or bad based on their gender. It's important to see beyond gender to understand someone.


So show us what you really think that we are
Rather than making assumptions, people should show who they really are and let others understand them better.


I'm spending all over town now I'm setting my sights
The raver is wandering around town, looking for their next party destination.


I'll chew on the good book and set it alight
The raver is rejecting traditional values, such as religion, and burning them.


What good is li-living is larger that life
Life is not worth living without plentiful, exciting experiences like those found in raves.


We're lovers delight and we go in the night
Ravers love to party and dance all night, making it their delight.


And rants like a dog and sing like a cop
The raver can express themselves however they want, regardless of how it might seem to others, like how a dog can bark and a cop can sing.


I can switch myself on, yeah, I switch myself off
The raver can get themselves into and out of party mode at will.


I'm always in tune from my feets to my top
The raver is completely in tune with their body and the music, feeling it from the bottom of their feet to the top of their head.


I can dance like a raver and sing like a cop
The raver can express themselves in many ways, dancing like a raver and singing like a cop.


One thing
The raver is building up to something big.


And one thing (a million)
The raver is growing in intensity, preparing for something big.


And two thing (a billion)
The raver is on the brink of something huge, brimming with excitement and energy.


And two thing (a million)
The raver is counting down to their ultimate goal, reaching a crescendo of energy and emotion.


And three thing (a billion)
The raver has reached their peak energy level, ready to explode in excitement and joy.


And three thing (a million)
The raver has built up a huge level of energy, poised to unleash it all in the ultimate party experience.


And three thing (a billion)
The raver is at the height of their power and energy, ready to burst forth and have the time of their life.


And four (and more)
The raver is ready for anything and everything, ready to party harder and longer than ever before.


Tomorrow may not, it may not be the same
The raver knows that every party is different, and that the future is uncertain.


I've taken it once and I'll take it again
The raver has experienced the high of the party life before and is willing to experience it again and again.


I've only got one boy, that's myself to blame
The raver is responsible for their own partying and the consequences that come with it.




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