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Red Light Special Lyrics
by TLC
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Red Light Special 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
[Chorus]
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 fellin' 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
[Chorus]
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
[Chorus]
Meaning of Red Light Special
“Red Light Special” by TLC is a raw and unapologetic exploration of female desire and agency within a transactional sexual encounter. The lyrics depict a woman actively seeking a passionate, albeit potentially fleeting, connection with a man, explicitly stating her needs and boundaries while simultaneously asserting control. The “red light special” itself symbolizes the immediate gratification and open exchange she craves – a quick, intense experience where she dictates the terms. There’s an underlying frustration with traditional power dynamics, expressed through lines about needing “a real man” who understands her desires and identity as a woman. The song conveys both vulnerability and assertive confidence; she wants to be seen, desired, and respected, yet isn't afraid to initiate and define the encounter. Ultimately, it’s a bold declaration of self-awareness and a demand for genuine connection amidst a potentially superficial situation.
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