Green Light
André 3000, John Legend
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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 (let's go) 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 Got an obsession with us getting down Come just a little bit 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 (let's go) A-one, two, three, green light, but if it's what it seems like The you moving baby, lets me know that it's gon' be right (I'm) I'm ready to go right now (I'm), I'm ready to go right now A-one, two, three, red light, I wanna see what you dance like But if I be your buddy, get you studied, is your head right? (I'm) I'm ready to go right now (I'm), 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 other (no other) Maybe 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 (let's go) A-one, two, three, green light, but if it's what it seems like The you moving baby, lets me know that it's gon' be right (I'm) I'm ready to go right now (I'm), I'm ready to go right now A-one, two, three, red light, I wanna see what you dance like But if I be your buddy, get you studied, is your head right? (I'm) I'm ready to go right now (I'm), 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 kind 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, 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're 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' which y'all seldom do This is what I'm telling you (I'm ready to go right now) To the bed I'm nailing you Like I've been in jail for two (I'm ready to go right now) Years and then they let me loose Give me the green light, give me just one night (you got you one, Legend, sometimes you gotta step from behind that piano) I'm ready to go right now (let 'em know what's going on), I'm ready to go right now (even Stevie Wonder got down sometimes) We can go all night, give me the green light (I'm ready to go) I'm ready to go right now (my man Nate can't wait), I'm ready to go right now (participate) I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now (Ready to go) I'm ready to go right now, I'm ready to go right now
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Written by: Andre Benjamin, Fin Greenall, James Ho, John Stephens, Rick Nowles, SIRACH TENDAI CHARLES, VICTORIA TITILAYO AKINTOLA, RAS KASSA ALEXANDER, ADAM ISAAC ALI, MOHAMMED IBRAHIM ALI, RYAN ROBERT WILLIAMS, DANIEL JAMES BAKER, JOHN DUNNE, JOE HIRST, JASON BLACK, RICHARD KYLEA COWIE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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14 facts about this song
Year Of Release"Green Light" was released on August 26, 2008.
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Song CollaborationThe song marked a collaboration between André 3000 and John Legend.
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Album Placement"Green Light" is part of John Legend's third studio album, Evolver.
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Successful RankingThe song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, indicating its commercial success.
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Andre 3000's ContributionAndré 3000 not only provided a rap verse in the song but also co-wrote it.
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Music Video CameoThe music video features cameos from Kanye West and Estelle.
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Popular Reception"Green Light" was generally received positively by music critics, praising its catchy beats and vocal performances.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics express a desire for acceptance and moving forward.
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Nominations"Green Light" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2009.
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Sales AchievementThe song earned a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Dance Game Appearance"Green Light" was featured in the popular dance video game, Just Dance 2020.
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Cover Versions"Green Light" has been covered by various artists, evidencing its enduring popularity.
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Music Video ViewingAs of 2022, the music video for "Green Light" has surpassed 30 million views on YouTube.
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Live PerformanceJohn Legend and André 3000 have performed "Green Light" live at several high-profile events, including the 2008 American Music Awards.
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