MayMusic at the lights.
January 5th 2009 08:16
I’m going to make a rather broad generalization.
Anyone who can sing about traffic signals and make it sound good deserves some sort of credit.
I know it’s a big call. I mean, most people would associate traffic signals with another quick opportunity to primp and preen, answer a phone, or accept them as an annoying fact of life. However, I think that there are two (yes, count them - not one but two!!) rather good examples to illustrate my point.
Back in the 1994, we had TLC, and their excellent album CrazySexyCool. People were dancing to Creep and singing along to Waterfalls. Some were swayed by Diggin’ On You as well…and then there was Red Light Special.
People who are that way inclined should find their minds have already jumped to the gutter. Those who are bit more conservative may want to take a look at the lyrics:
Take a good look at it
Look at it now
Might be the last time you'll
Have a go round
I'll let you touch it if you'd
Like to go down
I'll let you go further
If you take the southern route
Don't go too fast
Don't go too slow
You've got to let your body flow
I like 'em attentive
And I like 'em in control
Baby it's yours
All yours
If you want it tonight
I'll give you the red light special
All through the night
Baby it's yours
All yours
If you want it tonight
Just come through my door
Take off my clothes
And turn on the red light
I know that you want me I can
See it in your eyes
You might as well be honest 'cause the
Body never lies
Tell me your secrets and I'll
I'll tell you mine
I'm feelin' quite sexy
And I want you for tonight
If I move too fast just let me know
'Cause it means you move too slow
I like some excitement
And I like a man that goes
If you want me
Let me know it
I'll make time but
You've got to show it
If you need me
I want to see
But don't mistake me
I don't want you down on your knees
I need someone a real man
I need someone who understands
I'm a woman a real woman
I know just what I want
I know just who I am
Now there’s some sexual innuendo, and then some. You can check out the video here if you need any pictures drawn (even after all that!)
The second song, unfortunately, does not sing about the orange light. It skips it altogether heads for the Greenlight. In fact, it asks to be given a Greenlight.
Watch the video here.
Andre 3000 got it right when he tells John:
“Sometimes you have to step from behind the piano and let them know what’s going on.”
Who knew John Legend would be so charismatic when he did step from behind the piano?
Anyone who can sing about traffic signals and make it sound good deserves some sort of credit.
I know it’s a big call. I mean, most people would associate traffic signals with another quick opportunity to primp and preen, answer a phone, or accept them as an annoying fact of life. However, I think that there are two (yes, count them - not one but two!!) rather good examples to illustrate my point.
Back in the 1994, we had TLC, and their excellent album CrazySexyCool. People were dancing to Creep and singing along to Waterfalls. Some were swayed by Diggin’ On You as well…and then there was Red Light Special.
People who are that way inclined should find their minds have already jumped to the gutter. Those who are bit more conservative may want to take a look at the lyrics:
Take a good look at it
Look at it now
Might be the last time you'll
Have a go round
I'll let you touch it if you'd
Like to go down
I'll let you go further
If you take the southern route
Don't go too fast
Don't go too slow
You've got to let your body flow
I like 'em attentive
And I like 'em in control
Baby it's yours
All yours
If you want it tonight
I'll give you the red light special
All through the night
Baby it's yours
All yours
If you want it tonight
Just come through my door
Take off my clothes
And turn on the red light
I know that you want me I can
See it in your eyes
You might as well be honest 'cause the
Body never lies
Tell me your secrets and I'll
I'll tell you mine
I'm feelin' quite sexy
And I want you for tonight
If I move too fast just let me know
I like some excitement
And I like a man that goes
If you want me
Let me know it
I'll make time but
You've got to show it
If you need me
I want to see
But don't mistake me
I don't want you down on your knees
I need someone a real man
I need someone who understands
I'm a woman a real woman
I know just what I want
I know just who I am
Now there’s some sexual innuendo, and then some. You can check out the video here if you need any pictures drawn (even after all that!)
The second song, unfortunately, does not sing about the orange light. It skips it altogether heads for the Greenlight. In fact, it asks to be given a Greenlight.
Watch the video here.
Andre 3000 got it right when he tells John:
“Sometimes you have to step from behind the piano and let them know what’s going on.”
Who knew John Legend would be so charismatic when he did step from behind the piano?
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