Red Light Special
TLC
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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 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 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 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
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Written by: Kenneth B. Edmonds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Red Light Special" was released on February 20, 1995, as the second single from their second studio album "CrazySexyCool".
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SongwriterThe song was written by Babyface who is known for his work with other successful R&B artists.
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Song Category"Red Light Special" is classified as an R&B song, exemplifying the group's shift towards a more mature and sultry image.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, effectively becoming one of the group's most successful singles.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by Matthew Rolston, an acclaimed American photographer and director.
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Music Video ThemeThe video portrayed TLC in a brothel, playing poker with male patrons - an unconventional depiction that aimed to invert gender dynamics.
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AwardsThe track also earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1996.
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Song's Originality"Red Light Special" is considered a departure from TLC's previous "female-empowering" tracks, instead employing a more provocative and intimate approach.
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Cover versionsMultiple artists, including Bruno Mars, have performed cover versions of "Red Light Special," demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Album Success"CrazySexyCool", the album which "Red Light Special" comes from, was a critical and commercial success, selling over 14 million copies worldwide and earning Grammy Awards.
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Lyrics Interpretation"Red Light Special" lyrics are understood to be about sexual empowerment and assertiveness, a theme that was relatively uncommon for female artists at the time.
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Iconic LineThe song's chorus - "Baby it's your, if you want it tonight" - became one of the most memorable lines in TLC's discography.
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Iconic CostumesThe costumes worn in the music video, including silk pajamas and lingerie, became iconic fashion choices associated with '90s R&B music culture.
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