red light
Forgetting Red Lights: A Tale of Longing and Reminiscence
Lyrics
Red lights, stop signs
Expressing the presence of obstacles or barriers ("red lights, stop signs").
I be all forgetting how you're damn fine
Forgetting the physical attractiveness of someone ("damn fine").
Tonight, all night
Emphasizing the duration of the experience ("Tonight, all night").
I be just forgetting how you do it right, yeah girl
Forgetting how someone does something right, possibly in a relationship context.
Tonight, All night?
Rhetorical question, repeating the theme of the night and forgetting.
I'm be all forgetting how your red signs baby
Continuing to forget the significance of "red signs" from a person.
Tonight, starlight, yeah
Referencing the night and starlight, possibly in a romantic context.
I'm holding on to you so crazy
Expressing a strong emotional connection ("holding on to you so crazy").
And honestly its been hard lately
Admitting recent challenges and difficulties in the relationship.
All the nights that i'm just here, thinking about you
Reflecting on lonely nights spent thinking about the person.
On and on, the road I go down
Describing the journey of life with potential ups and downs.
In and out, the shows that sold out
Highlighting the success of the shows ("shows that sold out").
I feel like I haven't told you the truth
Admitting a feeling of not being completely honest in the relationship.
It's just that
Repetition of "It's just that," possibly indicating hesitancy or regret.
It's just that
-It's just that
-It's just that I wish I could have your number
Expressing a desire to have the person's contact information.
I thought we was having fun, girl?
Questioning if the relationship was enjoyable and lighthearted.
Let's take it all back to basics
Suggesting a return to the basics of the relationship.
Tell me can I get your, can I get your
Asking for permission or interest in having the person's contact information.
Red lights, stop signs
Repetition of earlier lines, possibly emphasizing the central themes.
I be all forgetting how you're damn fine
-Tonight, all night
-I be just forgetting how you do it right, yeah girl
-Tonight, All night?
-I'm just be forgetting all your red signs baby
-Tonight, starlight
-Oh I thought you'd know that?
-Girl, aye, go head and throw back, ooh
-The consequences of your actions
-Girl please stop overreacting
-Every time you caught me lackin
-I be saying
-I thought you'd know that?
-Girl, aye, go head and throw back, yeah
-The consequences of your actions
-Girl please stop overreacting
-Every time you caught me lackin
-It's just I wish I could have your number
-I thought we was having fun, girl?
-Let's take it all back to basics
-Tell me can I get your, can I get your?
-Tell me can I get your, can I get your?
-Red lights, stop signs
-I be all forgetting how you're damn fine
-Tonight, all night
-I be just forgetting how you do it right, yeah girl
-Tonight, All night?
-I'm just be forgetting all your red signs baby
-Tonight, starlight
Repeating the night and starlight theme, possibly signaling a longing for connection.
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