Red Light

David Nail

About Red Light

"Red Light" is a song written by Jonathan Singleton, Melissa Peirce and Dennis Matkosky, and recorded by American country music artist David Nail. It was released in February 2009 as the second single from his album I'm About to Come Alive, and the third single of his career. It has become Nail's first Top 10 country hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. "Red Light" was Nail's highest-charting song on the Hot Country Songs chart for two years until "Let It Rain" went to number-one on January 21, 2012.  


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2009
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So this is how it ends
This is where it all goes down
This is what "I don't love you" feels like
It ain't the middle of the night
And it ain't even raining outside
It ain't exactly what I had in mind
For goodbye

At a red light
In the sunshine, on a Sunday
Nothin' to say, don't even try

Some are comin' home
Some are leavin' town
While my world's crashin' down on a Sunday
In the sunshine
At a red light

I thought she was gonna say
Somethin' about that couple kissin' crossin' the street
Or somethin' about this beautiful day
But she just looked me in the eye
Said it's over
Didn't try to lie
Or pick a fight
I might have seen it comin' thata way

But at a red light
In the sunshine, on a Sunday
Nothin' to say, don't even try

Some are comin' home
Some are leavin' town
While my world's crashin' down on a Sunday
In the sunshine
At a red light

There's a momma calmin' down a little baby in the backseat
in front of me
There's an old man dressed in his Sunday best just waitin' on green
But I can't see,
gettin' past

This red light
In the sunshine on a Sunday
Nothin' to say, don't even try

Some are comin' home
Some are leavin' town
While my world's crashin' down on a Sunday
in the sunshine (at a red light)

At a red light in the sunshine on a Sunday
Nothin' to say, don't even try

Some are comin' home
Some are leavin' town
While my world's crashin' down
On a Sunday
In the sunshine
At a red light
At a red light
At a red light
At a red light

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David Nail

David Brent Nail (born May 18, 1979) is an American country music artist. In 2002, he debuted the single "Memphis" from an unreleased album for Mercury Records Nashville. Five years later, he signed with MCA Nashville - which, like Mercury, is under the ownership of Universal Music Group Nashville - and in August 2009 released the album I'm About to Come Alive. It produced three singles: the title track, "Red Light", and "Turning Home"; the latter two reached Top 20. His second studio album, The Sound of a Million Dreams, was released in November 2011; "Let It Rain" hit No. 1 in January 2012. more »

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Written by: JONATHAN SINGLETON, MELISSA PEIRCE, DENNIS MATKOSKY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Red Light" is a song recorded by American country music artist David Nail.
Release Information
The song was released on February 2, 2009, as the second single from his debut album, "I'm About to Come Alive."
Writer Credits
"Red Light" was co-written by Jonathan Singleton, Melissa Peirce, and Dennis Matkosky.
Producer Credits
The song was produced by a notable record producer, Frank Liddell.
Chart Performance
This song has reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 7.
Music Genre
"Red Light" is categorized under the country music genre.
Song Narrative
The song's lyrics depict a man coping with a sudden end of a relationship. The red light signifies the pause in his life as he processes his emotions.
Music Video
The video for "Red Light" was directed by Stephen Shepherd and was released in May 2009. It features David Nail performing the song at a red light as he watches a former lover walk away.
Reception
The song was well-received and is a contemporary country ballad that showcases Nail's emotional and powerful voice.
Commercial Success
Besides its good chart performance, "Red Light" went on to sell over 500,000 copies, earning a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Cover Versions
Some country music artists have performed their own versions of "Red Light," demonstrating the song's impact and popularity.
Song Duration
The length of the track is 4 minutes and 7 seconds.

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