Green Light
andré 3000; john legend Lyrics


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Give me the green light, give me just one night
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

I see you move, I'm checking your smile
Working your back like it's going out of style
Shake just a little bit faster
Shake just a little now girl
Dying to meet you, so let's mess around
I've got an obsession of us getting down
Come just a little bit closer
I just need permission so just

Give me the green light, give me just one night
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now
We can go all night, give me the green light
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

One two three green light, but if it's what it seems like
The you moving baby, lets me know it's gon' be right
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

One two three red light, I wanna see what you dance like
But if I can be your buddy, help you study and get your head right
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

Do I have a girlfriend, technically no
If you'll be my girlfriend then I'll make it so
You'll be my only true lover
No competition, no others
Baby it's just the thrill of the chase
But I've got a feeling that I'm winning this race!
Baby I'm gettin' closer, I just need permission so

Give me the green light, give me just one night
I'm ready to go right now! I'm ready to go right now
We can go all night, give me the green light
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

One two three green light, but if it's what it seems like
The you moving baby, lets me know it's gon' be right
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

One two three red light, I wanna see what your dance like
But if I can be your buddy, get your study and get your head right
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

So I went hard like Medusa staring at me
I told her let's go, let's blow this lame nigga factory
She said, What type of girl do you think I are
The kind that you meet in a bar
You think you can get whatever you want cause you some kinda star
No I'm a comet, I just want you woman
Hey, If I were you then It would be me that I go home with
Three, the one and only, one thing you ain't considered
I heard you when you told your girl "ooh he can get it" admit it,
You did it let's hop a cab and split it
I'm kiddin' we both going to where you livin'
Ha, I got you gigglin' like I'm piglet
Oh that's the ticket, I hope you are more like Anita Baker than Robin Givens
No, I don't know that lady so let me quit it
I'm just style freein', freestylin' with y'all seldom do
This is what I'm telling you
To the bed I'm nailing you
Like I've been in jail for two
Years and then they let me loose

Give me the green light, give me just one night
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now




We can go all night, give me the green light
I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now

Overall Meaning

In "Green Light," John Legend and Andre 3000 are singing about their desire for a woman and their anticipation of engaging in a physical relationship with her. The song is full of sexual innuendoes and flirtatious lines as they sing about wanting her to give them the "green light" to proceed. The lyrics also suggest that they are both single and ready to mingle.


Throughout the song, Andre 3000 and John Legend compliment the woman's physical appearance and make suggestive remarks about her dancing and movements. They both express their willingness to do whatever it takes to win her over, including helping her study and getting her head right. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes their eagerness to start the night and their desire for the woman's permission to do so.


Overall, the song is a fun and catchy tune that exemplifies the thrill of pursuing someone you're attracted to. It's a perfect tune for dancing and letting loose and celebrates the excitement of embracing your desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me the green light, give me just one night
I am asking for permission and opportunity to spend a night with you.


I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now
I am eager and willing to begin this adventure with you immediately.


I see you move, I'm checking your smile
I am noticing and admiring your physicality and happiness.


Working your back like it's going out of style
You are dancing and moving in such a captivating manner.


Shake just a little bit faster
I am asking you to dance with a little more intensity and energy.


Shake just a little now girl
I am expressing my admiration for your movements and encouraging you to continue.


Dying to meet you, so let's mess around
I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get to know you better and engage in intimate activities.


I've got an obsession of us getting down
I have a strong and persistent desire to engage in sexual activities with you.


Come just a little bit closer
I am asking you to move physically closer to me.


I just need permission so just
I am acknowledging that it is ultimately up to you to decide if you want to engage in these activities with me.


We can go all night, give me the green light
I am expressing my desire and readiness to engage in sexual activities with you for an extended period of time.


One two three green light, but if it's what it seems like
I am jokingly referencing a child's game to emphasize my eagerness and readiness to begin this adventure.


The you moving baby, lets me know it's gon' be right
Your dancing and movements are reassuring me that this experience will be enjoyable and satisfying.


One two three red light, I wanna see what you dance like
I am expressing my curiosity and interest in seeing more of your dance moves.


But if I can be your buddy, help you study and get your head right
I am willing to offer support and assistance in various aspects of your life.


So I went hard like Medusa staring at me
I am emphasizing my intense and persistent interest in pursuing a sexual relationship with you.


The kind that you meet in a bar
I am acknowledging that we met in a casual setting and that we have the opportunity to pursue a fun night together.


You think you can get whatever you want cause you some kinda star
I am acknowledging that I may have some level of fame and success, but assuring you that my interest in you is genuine and not based solely on my status.


No I'm a comet, I just want you woman
I am comparing myself to a comet, emphasizing that my interest in you is intense and passionate.


Hey, If I were you then It would be me that I go home with
I am suggesting that if you were in my position, you would be interested in pursuing a night with me as well.


Three, the one and only, one thing you ain't considered
I am referring to myself as a unique and special individual and suggesting that you may not have fully considered the opportunity to spend a night with me.


I heard you when you told your girl "ooh he can get it" admit it,
I am referencing a conversation that I have overheard between you and a friend, indicating that you may have expressed interest in me already.


You did it let's hop a cab and split it
I am proposing that we leave together and continue our night elsewhere.


I'm just style freein', freestylin' with y'all seldom do
I am expressing that this interaction and conversation is unrehearsed and spontaneous.


To the bed I'm nailing you
I am expressing my intention to engage in sexual activities with you.


Like I've been in jail for two
I am emphasizing my eagerness and readiness to engage in sexual activities with you as if I have been deprived of it for an extended period of time.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDRE BENJAMIN, FIN GREENALL, JAMES HO, JOHN STEPHENS, RICK NOWLES

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Comments from YouTube:

@lalalivy2854

There is something so magical about Andre 3000 . Whenever he’s on screen , I cannot take my eyes off him . He’s charming , magnetic and so talented .

@nosin582

I'm told those same exact things plus that I favor him.

@nosin582

Why thank you hun... I checked you out too and couldn't quite take my eyes off of you Olivia

@iforgorproductions3196

Even his yee-yee ass haircut

@javiervega1065

Maybe it's to much soy in his diet

@elisageorge1798

Same said about his ex wife Erykah Badu 😀... Some even say her eyes are hypnotic...

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@jalaniabdul-aziz5605

This arguably is my favorite John Legend song. Everything is perfect from flows, production, and Andre as the best feature possible. Brings back memories

@blitzoffkari

YESSS!!!

@aminata3702

Fact

@pdswrld5200

When this song came out? It was 2004 right?

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