Green Lights Only
Alex Wilson
Description
A shimmering disco-pop anthem about a carefree night drive, bathed in the neon glow of the city. 'Green Lights Only' uses the open road as a metaphor for the exhilarating early stages of a relationship, fueled by shared spontaneity and the thrill of the unknown. The song evokes a sense of cinematic escapism, where every traffic light is a sign of encouragement and every turn is a shared adventure.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Fresh wax midnight, windows down two clicks, Streetlights flicker like a film of our tricks. Left turn signal paints gold on your sleeve, Radio low—yeah, we hum what we mean. Glovebox map with the corners worn thin, You grin, “no route”—I say, “then let’s begin.” [Pre-Chorus] Catch the rhythm in the lights that change, Count us in—one, two—merge into the same lane. [Chorus] Hit me with the green lights only, Take the long way all the way home with me. Keep it steady, smooth and holy, Eyes on the road (and maybe on me). Every corner, timing’s golden, Parallel lines getting cozy. Yeah, tonight it’s green lights only— Every stop sign turns to “go” for me. [Post-Chorus] Go—go—go. Slow—slow—slow. [Verse 2] Tunnel reverb, little echo of us, Tollgate beeps like a chorus we trust. GPS pops up recalculating— We hit ignore; this view is worth waiting. Neon puddles, mirror-ball streets, You tap the dash to the kick drum beat. [Pre-Chorus] Catch that amber like a trumpet bend, Hold the downbeat—let the moment extend. [Chorus] Hit me with the green lights only, Take the skyline, fold it into the seat. Keep it gentle, keep it slowly, Cruise control heart, matching your speed. Every corner, timing’s golden, Parallel lines getting cozy. Yeah, tonight it’s green lights only— Every stop sign turns to “go” for me. [Bridge] No destination in the notes we wrote, Just mile-by-mile little secret quotes. Hands at ten and two (good form, good grace), But the way we move says we’re in the right place. Headlights paint the road ahead, a canvas bright and bold, Another story waiting there, yet to unfold. [Final Chorus] Hit me with the green lights only, Street turns silver and the city agrees. Keep it steady, keep it only, All this traffic parts like it knows our scene. Every corner, timing’s golden— Night says yes in every rosy key. Yeah, tonight it’s green lights only— Roll forever, loop the memory. [Tag] “Last lap? Cool… take the scenic.”