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Lorde - Green Light

[Verse 1]
I do my makeup in somebody else's car
We order different drinks at the same bars
I know about what you did and I wanna scream the truth
She thinks you love the beach, you're such a damn liar

[Refrain]
Those great whites, they have big teeth
Hope they bite you
Thought you said that you would always be in love
But you're not in love no more
Did it frighten you
How we kissed when we danced on the light up floor?
On the light up floor

[Pre-Chorus]
But I hear sounds in my mind
Brand new sounds in my mind
But honey I'll be seein' you 'ever I go
But honey I'll be seein' you down every road
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it

[Chorus]
'Cause honey I'll come get my things, but I can't let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
Oh, I wish I could get my things and just let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it

[Verse 2]
Sometimes I wake up in a different bedroom
I whisper things, the city sings 'em back to you

[Refrain]
All those rumors, they have big teeth
Hope they bite you
Thought you said that you would always be in love
But you're not in love no more
Did it frighten you
How we kissed when we danced on the light up floor?
On the light up floor

[Pre-Chorus]
But I hear sounds in my mind
Brand new sounds in my mind
But honey I'll be seein' you 'ever I go
But honey I'll be seein' you down every road
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it

[Chorus]
'Cause honey I'll come get my things, but I can't let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
Oh, honey I'll come get my things, but I can't let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
Yes, honey I'll come get my things, but I can't let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
Oh, I wish I could get my things and just let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it

[Outro]
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it

"Green Light" is a song about a breakup and the struggle to let go of a past relationship. The first verse sets the scene of doing things differently than before with someone new, but the protagonist is still held back by the memory of the past relationship. The chorus repeats the desire for a green light, indicating a metaphorical signal to move on and let go of the past. The second verse suggests that the protagonist is trying to move on and is in different bedrooms but is still haunted by the memories of the past relationship. The bridge is particularly emotional, showcasing the protagonist's struggle to move forward while still feeling connected to the ex-lover. The repetition of "that green light, I want it" reinforces the protagonist's desire to let go and move on. Overall, "Green Light" is a song about the emotional complexity of letting go and moving forward after a relationship has ended. The chorus's repetition of the green light represents the protagonist's desperate need for closure and permission to move on. The song ultimately has a positive message about the importance of closure and learning to let go and move forward.

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